Regional Spotlight: A Career in the Mining Industry Speaker Series 2025

MineralsEd invites grade 10-12 students from BC's Interior* to join us virtually on Thursday, April 10, 2025, for a series of career talks from professionals in the minerals industry to explore the breadth of careers available within the mining and mineral exploration industry.

Students will hear inspiring stories on the speakers' experiences, education, and career pathways - followed by a Q&A session. Speakers will include a Geologist, Engineer-in-Training, and tradespeople.

This event is suitable for secondary students in grades 10-12 who have a special interest in Science, Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geography, and Trades; or for those who are interested in exploring different career pathways. Students wishing to attend must be registered by a teacher/career counsellor using the form below. 

Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025

Location: Online (link will be distributed before the event)

Time: 12:50 PM to 2:00 PM

*Registration priority will be given to students in the following school districts: 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap), 22 (Vernon), 23 (Central Okanagan), 19 (Revelstoke), 73 (Kamloops-Thompson), 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin), 28 (Quesnel), 57 (Prince George), 67 (Okanagan Skaha), 53 (Okanagan Similkameen), and 58 (Nicola-Similkameen)

Student Nomination Form: