Job Paths & Opportunities

The programs offered, enhanced and/or developed through this grant are based on the list of priority occupations developed by the HR/WFDC in 2014. These include: underground miners, mechanics, mill process operators and equipment operators.

The academic pre-requisites for the training programs discussed here are non-existent or minimal. Two of the occupations, underground miner and equipment operator, need non-academic proficiencies and do not require proficiency in the academic pre-requisites listed above. Among the others, mechanic training requires proficiency in algebra, while mill operator training requires proficiency in basic chemistry and physics.

Three other attributes of these occupations make them attractive as a pathway to high-income jobs.

The targeted occupations typically offer “entry” level positions, requiring no prior experience in mining.

The length of training needed to enter into these careers is typically short in duration. This is especially appealing to our targeted age group who often want a high income without having to undergo lengthy training.

Graduates of these training programs could, at any point in their lives, use gained academic credits to continue on a career pathway by seeking higher academic credentials such as an associate’s degree and beyond.

Potential Job Opportunities can be found at: InfoMine

Mining Mill Operations Brochure

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TAACCCT Programs Brochure

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Mill Process Simulator

The Mill Process Simulator will be utilized in conjunction with the Mill Operator Program

Mill Process Simulator

We are in the process of developing a unique simulator that will benefit not only the Mining Mill Operations Program, but all mill operator programs. Mills are more than just one core process, and employer built solutions are not available to those seeking to enter the occupation. Communication with industry employers has revealed that a mill process simulator that links some of the critical processes (across multiple vendors) in a single software will be an excellent training tool for a mill operator program, as operators can learn about the impacts of their control decisions across different processes. Additionally, mines can use the tool to improve operator skills without impacting actual operations. Developing a mill process simulator will not only help individuals entering the profession, but will also help employed workers enhance their skills, knowledge, and wages. Existing mill operator programs do not include mill process simulators.

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Intellectual Property Rights

This workforce product was funded by an $8.1M grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.

The program is an equal opportunity employer/program and that auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Is the Law

It is against the law for this recipient of Federal financial assistance to discriminate on the following bases:  against any individual in the United States, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief; and against any beneficiary of programs financially assisted under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), on the basis of the beneficiary’s citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or his or her participation in any WIA Title I–financially assisted program or activity.  The recipient must not discriminate in any of the following areas:  deciding who will be admitted, or have access, to any WIA Title I–financially assisted program or activity; providing opportunities in, or treating any person with regard to, such a program or activity; or making employment decisions in the administration of, or in connection with, such a program or activity.

What To Do If You Believe You Have Experienced Discrimination

If you think that you have been subjected to discrimination under a WIA Title I–financially assisted program or activity, you may file a complaint within 180 days from the date of the alleged violation with either: the recipient’s Equal Opportunity Officer (or the person whom the recipient has designated for this purpose); or the Director, Civil Rights Center (CRC), U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N–4123, Washington, DC 20210. If you file your complaint with the recipient, you must wait either until the recipient issues a written Notice of Final Action, or until 90 days have passed (whichever is sooner), before filing with the Civil Rights Center (see address above). If the recipient does not give you a written Notice of Final Action within 90 days of the day on which you filed your complaint, you do not have to wait for the recipient to issue that Notice before filing a complaint with CRC. However, you must file your CRC complaint within 30 days of the 90–day deadline (in other words, within 120 days after the day on which you filed your complaint with the recipient). If the recipient does give you a written Notice of Final Action on your complaint, but you are dissatisfied with the decision or resolution, you may file a complaint with CRC. You must file your CRC complaint within 30 days of the date on which you received the Notice of Final Action.