ASET holders need to have a good understanding of the construction trades in order to successfully partner with construction stakeholders or promote a career in the industry to job seekers. Ideally, an ASET holder would hire a dedicated individual who can work on both apprenticeship and construction relations with employers. To be successful, ASET holders must engage and establish face-to-face relations with construction employers, labour groups and others who are looking to employ Aboriginal candidates. This approach can result in unique referral agreements and memoranda of understanding on a process of identifying how potential Aboriginal candidates are considered for jobs in the construction area.

• Invite employers and union members to the ASET holder’s office
• If the ASET holder is in a First Nation community, offer a tour and inform employers about your mandate and work in the community
• Discuss job options, skills and employment expectations and qualifications required
• If cross-cultural support would be helpful, offer to support the employer with this information