community census in 2019 which will
allow for programs to be created based
on immediate need. To further engage
the community, LKBD hosts an annual
career fair and utilizes an employment
and training database to assist with job
placements. Its success is in the numbers:
in 2018, 96 band members were placed
into positions through companies like
CTNCA, Raymont Logistics and Gat
Leedm Logistics. 2019 is already in high
gear, with new business in the pipeline
that includes a $90million road construc-
tion project with the Prince Rupert Port
Authority.
Sampson says LKBD is sought out regu-
larly by companies or organizations look-
ing to do business in our Territory and for
general partnerships. Going forward, the
LKBD is set on ensuring its members are
best positioned to take on every oppor-
tunity they choose. “We have had a lot
of success in our Training and Employ-
ment initiatives the last few years. We
try our best to make sure our members
(not membership) are prepared for the
opportunities that we can see coming.”
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