The program — “Diamond Drilling Common Core – Basic Training” — is free of charge, designed to prepare students for in-demand careers while providing inclusive opportunities for those wishing to work in the mining industry.
According to Northern College’s website, tuition for the program would normally cost $4,500. The college currently has four campuses spread across northeastern Ontario, including Timmins.
“Finding innovative approaches to education is one of the main commitments of Northern College. We are proud to offer flexible training opportunities that will prepare a newly skilled workforce to meet market demand,” Dean Lessard, SVP, Academic of Northern College said in the statement.
“The theory and practical experience the trainees will receive in this program, will provide participants with excellent opportunities to secure full-time employment in the mining industry,” he said.
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