The B.C. Aboriginal Mine Training Association program designed to connect aboriginal men and women with careers in the B.C. mining industry has ended after two and a half years because of lack of funding.
As of June 15, 2012, the program will shut down, despite the success it has experienced.
When the BC AMTA began, its goal was to place 148 people in jobs. It ended up doubling its mandate by finding employment for more than 310 aboriginal men and women.
A BC AMTA representative said the organization will continue to search for funding so it can keep going until the end of July.
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