What OpenCircle changed

• Added a new featured news item: "Apprenticeship Day: Minister McDougall" dated September 28, 2026.
• Removed an older news item: "Welcome Andrew Parsons" dated August 26, 2026.

OpenCircle is highlighting its direct involvement with government officials regarding skilled trades. This reinforces their position as a key advocate for the construction industry and apprenticeship programs in Alberta.

• Added a new link for "Optional Benefit Calculators" to the main navigation menu under the Benefits section.
• Added the same "Optional Benefit Calculators" link to the mobile/secondary navigation menu.

OpenCircle is providing new self-service tools to help members or prospects estimate their costs and coverage. This makes their benefits platform more interactive and transparent for construction companies.

• Added a new featured news article about NAIT breaking ground on its largest project ever.
• Removed an older news post welcoming a specific individual (Warren Singh) from the homepage feed.
• Updated the "News From OpenCircle" section to prioritize current industry developments over internal hiring announcements.

OpenCircle is highlighting its connection to major provincial infrastructure and education projects. This positions them as a key player in the Alberta construction industry and a supporter of future skilled trades.