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Mineral Resources Industry Leadership Certificate

An authentic set of interactive learning modules and professional experiences designed to foster leadership, character development, and resource industry stewardship.

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Introduction

The Mineral Resources Industry Leadership Certificate  is a set of interactive learning modules and professional experiences designed to foster leadership, character development and resource industry stewardship.
Our certificate program features a very unique and experiential learning environment and responds directly to the essential skills and knowledge needs indicated by industry employers!
This program is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students who know that they will work in the mining industry and for anyone currently studying a program that may lead to a career in mining.

The Details

  • 2 Years & $599 per year
  • Online and in-person learning
  • Small group of only 30 students are selected
  • Average time commitment of only 3 hours a week
  • Obtain a Laurentian Certification upon completion
  • You take this program at the same time as your degree

The Benefits

  • Over $4000 worth of training and certifications
  • Participate in 4 field trips to learn about different aspects of the mining industry
  • Attend 4 professional networking events with industry guests
  • One-on-one mentorship with an industry professional for the length of the program
  • Participate in mock interviews conducted by industry professionals

Additional Value to the Program

  • Practice and refine your networking/resume/interview skills
  • Mock Interviews with real industry companies and professionals!
  • Gain the skills and knowledge identified by current industry professionals to become leaders within the industry
  • Learn best practices for the sustainable development of mineral resources
  • One-on-one mentorship with an industry professional for the length of the program
  • We will showcase and highlight our student successes to the industry and the world!
  • Earn a Laurentian University certificate!

Non-credit certification program offered by the Goodman School of Mines

 
Learning modules and experiences are completed synchronously with the students’ degree, during four academic semesters (Fall & Winter).
Project Management
Project Management
Human Rights
Human Rights
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Working with Others
Working with Others
 
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  • Self-directed online learning
  • In-class learning
  • Field trips
  • Networking events
  • One on one industry mentorship
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Communication
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Networking
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Career Awareness
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Resume and Interviews
  • Mock interviews
  • Opportunities to obtain industry recognized certifications are key components of this “once in a lifetime” learning experience.
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Health & Safety
(including First Aid)
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Learning about the Mineral Resources Industry
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Indigenous peoples and their history/culture

Participate in 4 Networking Events and 4 Field Trips!

Field Trips

Networking Events

  1. Dynamic Earth & Mining Business Presentation
  2. NORCAT Facility and Underground Mine Tour
  3. Environmental and Geology Trip
  4. Indigenous Learning Activity
  1. Program Launch Networking
  2. Community Networking – TBD
  3. Community Networking – TBD
  4. Program Completion Ceremony

Our Educational Providers & Sponsors

 
Orix
Kinross
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Kghm
SRKConsulting
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TheRedpathGroup
MiHR
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Become a Leader in the Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources

All of the above is included in the price of admission.
$2,599 +HST per year (industry participants)
$599 +HST per year (student participants)

Apply Mineral Resources Industry Leadership Certificate!