Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when I met with BHP, they assured me that the course had been set up in full consultation with them and that they did, in fact, think that the course was properly designed to prepare people to work at their mine. I suppose that may mean that it may not meet the needs of other mining companies. BHP has provided significant resources by taking graduates up to Koala camp for a two-week period on the completion of their courses and allowing them an opportunity to find out what life is like in a camp. I think that the Member can count on me staying in close contact with companies that have the potential of hiring northerners to ensure that we are preparing northerners for jobs when those mines open. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 234-13(3): Employment For Mining Course Graduates
In the Legislative Assembly on May 15th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 234-13(3): Employment For Mining Course Graduates
Question 234-13(3): Employment For Mining Course Graduates
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 14th, 1996
Page 372
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