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conference was the second for Monture,
who joined AABO less than three years ago
after working for the federal government
and serving as a member of the board of
directors for Grand River Employment and
Training in Ohsweken, Ont.
The organization’s history goes back to
2006 when a working group was formed
to help forge a connection between indus-
try and ASETS holders. In 2007, the work-
ing group became more formally known as
AABO and began its mission to act as a
central point of contact between the two
parties, endeavouring to increase the num-
ber of aboriginal people working in trades
by improving access and opportunity to ap-
prenticeship and employment.
Similar to any employment agency, ASETS
holders help prospective workers prepare
to enter the workforce. They may help
them upgrade their academic levels, brush
up on life skills or prepare for a job inter-
view. Unions and employers benefit by
receiving job prospects that have already
been screened and have the skills neces-
sary to do the job.
“It saves the union or the employer or
