Mining News: Alaska develops new core-drill training

Rural Alaskans get shot at rewarding careers through groundbreaking program that certifies world’s first core-driller apprentices

Shane Lasley

Mining News

A first-of-its-kind core-driller apprenticeship program is providing rural Alaskans with the training and certifications that will enable them to work at mining projects close to their homes in the bush. “This training is for Alaskans who live in the remote areas where our natural resources are bein....

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Creating a registered apprenticeship

Good to have a job

Developing curriculum

Two levels of training