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Retraining

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You may want to consider upgrading your skills to increase your employment options in this field. The following courses may improve your current skill set:

Useful Websites

Full-time, Part-time or Online Diploma program in mineral exploration and the mining industry; courses offered online and in classroom. Courses range from ‘Introduction to Prospecting & Exploring, Geology & Mineral Deposits’ to ‘Prospecting and Exploration Field School.’

Program will enhance your speaking, listening and reading skills for the Canadian workplace.

You may also wish to browse workshops and courses announced through this website.

You may also wish to browse workshops and courses announced through this website, a section of the Canadian Geotechnical Society. See: “Calendar of Events.”