Partners

The BCAMTA comprises a number of partners who have all committed shared costs in the implementation of the Aboriginal skills training programs; some have exercised their involvement further by making employment commitments. Since November 2009, relationships with Aboriginal, educational institutions, industry associations and government partners continue working together ensuring the success of the program.

Partners Include:

Industry Partners

• Acres Construction
• AltaGas Ltd
• Seabridge Gold
• New Gold Inc.
  • New Afton Mine
  • Blackwater Project
• Teck Resources Ltd
  • Highland Valley Copper

Associations & Societies

• Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC)
• Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC)

First Nations' Bands & Councils

• Tk'emlúps Indian Band
• Skeetchestn Indian Band
• Ulkatcho Indian Band
• Kluskus Indian Band
• St Mary's Indian Band
• Nazko First Nation
• Ktunaxa Nation
• Thaltan Nation Development Corporation

Government Programs

• British Columbia Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry Labour Shortage Task Force
• Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership [Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)]
• Strategic Partnership Initiative [Aboriginal and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and HRSDC]

Educational Institutions

• BC Institute of Technology (BCIT)
• Northwest Community College
• Thompson River University

OPPORTUNITY • TRAINING • RESULTS

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BCAMTA can help by connecting you to training and jobs in mineral exploration and mining. Get the skills, training and work experience you need to find a career with the potential to last you a lifetime.