Kendra Johnston, AME President & CEO provides another check in with members talking about what AME is doing to help support the minex community during this time. Visit our COVID-19 Information page for current information.

COVID-19: A Summary of Government Support Need a list of Provincial and Federal Government financial support mechanisms for people and businesses? The lists are assembled for your convenience and offer links to official information wherever possible. See the Provincial Support. See the Federal Support. AME Recommendations to Governments  In response to COVID-19, this is a reminder on the suite of recommendations that AME has put forward to government to support our sector and its workers while we continue to have discussions with government. Read more.

Free and Low-Cost Mental Health support If you are experiencing mental health challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, then you can get help through virtual services. We have a page that includes a comprehensive list of free and low-cost resources. Read more . Post Secondary Student Support The government has made available Emergency Assistance  for students at public post-secondary institutions. Non-repayable funds can be used to help with a broad range of costs. Read more.

Mentoring Opportunities Available Do you have experience in data science, machine learning, mine planning, environmental science or hydrogeology? Read More about AME's Mentorship Program . If you are interested, contact Stasia Wegner by April 24.

Industry News

MiHR Wage Subsidy Available MiHR’s Gearing Up wage subsidy program provides a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 to employers who create new work-integrated learning opportunities for post-secondary students such as co‑ops, internships and field placements. Apply today!

Steps for Life Vancouver 2020 Threads of Life - a charity dedicated to supporting families who have suffered from a workplace fatality, life-altering illness or occupational disease will now hold their Steps for Life Vancouver 2020 Walk virtually by way of a social media event all weekend from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3, 2020. You can participate by walk, outdoor activity (when safe to do so) or indoor activity and post your photo or video content with the hashtag # MyWhyMyWay . Read more and G et involved.

Volunteers Needed: MineralsEd MineralsEd is looking for volunteers who are willing to create and record powerpoint presentations for BC Teachers and Students. Topics of interest include mining, mineral resources in BC, minerals in everyday life, environmental science, sustainability, green energy and more. Willing volunteers please contact info@mineralsed.ca .

Keep a look out for more information on AME online training offerings and articles. Keep up-to-date at amebc.ca .

Keep safe and well.

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