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The CoRE Learning Foundation has developed a unique integrated education model that is industry-backed and content relevant, bridging the gaps between education, government, community, and industry.
Engaging more than 120 students from years 5 to 10 and 3 educators in its first year through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM ) project-based learning.
Gold Fields Australia’s Agnew Hybrid Renewable Project with EDL has been nominated for this year’s Golden Gecko Award while AngloGold Ashanti Australia and Barminco’s Dandjoo Darbalung Program with St Catherine's College, IGO and Sandfire Resources is in the running for the Community Partnership Resources Sector Award.
The CoRE Learning Foundation (CoRE) has embarked on a first-of its-kind mentoring initiative with partner IGO Limited to connect young graduates with enthusiastic Norseman District High School CoRE secondary students.
Through the CoRE + IGO Graduates Hands-On Learning Program Initiative, IGO Limited’s graduates will have the opportunity to share their expertise and assist the students in developing fundamental skills.
The WA Mining Club Young Professionals’ final networking event of 2020 attracted more than 200 members to the Ritz Carlton, where a panel of industry leaders discussed ‘Risk, Exploration and Technology’ in relation to recent socio-economic impacts on the sector felt around the world.
We’re excited to introduce our newest member, The Apprenticeship Community, who are helping to ensure participation and success in apprenticeships and traineeships across Western Australia.
The Apprenticeship Community are the only community-based, registered charity which is a provider of free Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Services in WA for both companies and individuals.
The WA Mining Club, in conjunction with industry co-sponsors, has opened its 2020 scholarships to encourage and foster the development of the next generation of leaders within Western Australia’s mining sector.
This is the 18th year in which the WA Mining Club has supported the next generation of mining professionals, with more than 74 students receiving scholarships since 2003.
Two Shooting Stars’ participants and trainees are celebrating this month, after successfully completing their Certificate III in Sport and Recreation whilst living and working in their own regional Western Australian communities.
As Shooting Stars’ Premier Partner, the Gold Industry Group has been working with the charity to improve the lives of indigenous girls in WA since announcing their landmark agreement with netball in April 2019.
The CoRE Learning Foundation is adapting to support schools with remote learning via its student driven model, focusing on their creativity, problem-solving and communication skills.
To keep your kids engaged at home, try our Gold CoRE Backyard Science Challenge.
IGO Limited’s MD and CEO Peter Bradford, has been named an Honorary Doctor of Curtin University for his distinguished services as an alumnus, through outstanding leadership, advocacy and philanthropic support of mining education.
Mr Bradford graduated from Curtin’s Western Australian School of Mines in 1978 and connects his career success in the resources industry to his studies at the University.
Gold Road Resources Exploration Geologist Duncan Burke-Shyne recently received the IMDEX Exploration Geologist of the Year award.
The Gold Industry Group congratulated him before discussing some of his experiences working at Gold Road.
Gold Road Resources’ People & Culture Business Partner Samantha Ware urged delegates at Future of Mining Australia to consider the importance of attracting ‘millennials’ to the mining industry and provided strategies to retain the next generation.
Ms Ware used her own experiences as guidance backed by current research.
AngloGold Ashanti Australia and Independence Group have joined forces to support the education outcomes and employment pathways for indigenous students in the Dandjoo Darbalung program at St Catherine’s College.
The residential program sees aboriginal students graduate with a tertiary level qualification across all five Western Australian universities.
All that glittered was gold on Saturday night at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club, as another year of graduates from the WA School of Mines were celebrated amongst 450 industry representatives at their annual Alumni Ball.
Traditionally held in Perth, hosting the ball for the first time in the Goldfields was the brainchild of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Mayor John Bowler, who wished to align it with the City’s celebration of 125 years since gold was first discovered in the area.
