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our people corporate social responsibility
We’re committed to providing an environment in which all of our people make
it home safe each and every day; and empowering individuals and communities to work together to ensure a brighter future for everyone. That means a focus on health and safety, where we adopt and implement a high level of protection for our employees and contractors as well as invest in safety programs throughout the Y-K region; workforce development with educational activities and programs through the region’s communities; and providing employment opportunities through our commitment to local hiring and training programs.
health and safety
2018 saw zero lost-time or medical incidents at Donlin Gold (now more than
2 million hours worked since 2006 without a lost-time incident) and no lost- time incidents at Galore Creek prior to the July 27 sale. In addition to purchasing new training equipment for a local technical school, we particpated in a safety and emergency preparedness workshop and distributed safety gear in villages throughout the Y-K region.
workforce development
Working with the State of Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Native Corporations, school districts, and regional training facilities, Donlin
Gold continued efforts to provide supplemental academic, career, and technical education in rural areas throughout the state. Those efforts included supporting programs for high school students and young adults – providing a clear career pathway into the workforce – and scholarships for both the Calista Corporation and The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) students and internships for students throughout the Y-K region.
employment opportunities
An emphasis on local hiring through training facilities and internships continues. Over the past decades, our workforce has consistently been made up of greater than 50% Calista and TKC shareholders. Through our Talent Bank, we’ve helped tailor the workforce development plan to the needs of the residents in the region, directing them to the programs and training resources available to help apply for – and have access – to employment opportunities.
2019 objectives
f zero lost-time incidents at Donlin Gold
f develop and implement a detailed health and safety training program for all
Donlin Gold and contractor staff prior to any camp re-opening and field
program startup
f continue to conduct summer boat and winter snow machine safety education
programs in the Y-K region, including distributing safety gear to locals
f fund and participate in the EXCEL Alaska youth program focused on trades f continue to fund Calista and TKC scholarships
f continue the emphasis on local hires for any future field work
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