06/01/2026
See you at the Elko Mining Expo!
The GBC-NORCAT Mine Skills Training team will be at the Elko Mining Expo on June 4–5, 2026, right here in Elko at the Elko Convention & Conference Center.
Stop by Booth #162 to connect with Sheena Hansen-Mallea, Travis Macias, Kelsey Kilpack, and Morgan Roberts and learn more about our mine skills training programs supporting the mining workforce.
We look forward to seeing you there! 👋
Great Basin College NORCAT
05/27/2026
The best feeling on a mine site? Total confidence in the person standing next to you.
Not because you hope they paid attention in training. Because you watched them get tested.
There's a particular kind of miner that comes out of our location. Not just certified but settled. The kind of person who's already run the scenario in their head a dozen times before they ever hit the site. Who doesn't hesitate because hesitation got trained out of them.
We call them safety anchors. Your crew will just call them reliable.
We obsess over the details of competency so you don't have to. The curriculum, the assessments, the standard that doesn't bend because someone's in a hurry. That's our job.
Yours is production. We'll make sure the people doing it are ready.
Come see what that looks like in person. Schedule a tour of the MST location today.
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05/25/2026
Our classroom has a very high ceiling for success...
Literally.
At most training facilities, scissor lift operation means a diagram on a whiteboard and a checklist you sign at the end. At our MST facility in , it means your instructor is 20 feet in the air, running every control, walking every safety check, in real time, on real equipment.
Because we don't believe in pretending to train. We brought the job site indoors. The lifts and the controls are very real. The muscle memory your team builds here is the same muscle memory they'll rely on the moment they step back onto the site.
That's the difference between a miner who has been trained on a scissor lift and one who knows how to operate one.
We do the literal heavy lifting — so your crew shows up confident, capable, and ready to work at height without hesitation.
Ready to elevate your team? Book your next block at the link below.
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05/21/2026
We didn't just read the book on mining safety. We're the ones who put it on the table.
Most training centers deliver content. They hand over the material, run through the slides, and sign off on the hours. And technically? That's enough to meet the requirement.
But meeting a requirement and mastering a skill are two very different things.
At our facility, we design experiences. Every course is built on standardized curriculum — not because it's required, but because consistency is how you eliminate variation. And in high-stakes environments, variation is where errors live.
When every miner learns the exact same skills, in the exact same sequence, to the exact same standard — something shifts. They stop just knowing what to do. They start moving through a site with the kind of precision that only comes from real mastery.
High standards don't slow teams down. They're what make teams reliable.
Is your team ready for the gold standard? Schedule your tour of the MST facility today.
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05/19/2026
We have a very complicated relationship with gravity.
We're winning.
Gravity doesn't negotiate. It doesn't care about your timeline, your crew size, or whether it's someone's first week on the job. It just pulls.
So we don't negotiate either.
At our MST facility in , fall protection training isn't a box to check before sending someone up. It's where we obsess over every adjustment, every strap, every point of contact until your team isn't just wearing the gear correctly. They're wearing it without thinking.
Our instructors work side-by-side with your miners, turning what used to feel like a confusing pre-shift chore into something that clicks. Automatically. Every time.
Because production-ready doesn't mean "probably fine." It means your miner can step out over that ledge with full focus on the task — not the tie-off.
Turn your training hours into site-wide confidence. Book your next block today.
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05/10/2026
Today, we celebrate the mothers within the mining industry and the women shaping the people behind it. 💙
Whether leading underground, supporting operations, training the next generation, or guiding their families and communities, their impact reaches far beyond the workplace.
Thank you to the moms whose strength, leadership, and support continue to shape our industry every day.
Great Basin College NORCAT
05/01/2026
Spring’s picking up and so is training🌱
If you're heading to site or onboarding a new crew, here's what's on the calendar at the DCIT building this month.
We've got the full range covered, from the 2-week New Miner intensive to specialized BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) training.
For refreshers or Working at Heights, Travis and Morgan will have you covered in the lab.
Sessions are focused and practical so you can get your hours in and get back to work.
What else is on the books:
New Miner (UG/Surface) running throughout the month
Specialties include BEV, Lock Out Tag Out, and Train the Trainer
Don't wait until your cert expires to check the dates. View the full May schedule and grab a seat: NevadaMST.com/calendar
Questions? Call Kelsey at 775-327-2207.
05/01/2026
A career in mining starts here.
Our new Fundamentals of Mining program gives trainees the essential skills to enter the industry with confidence—no experience required.
In just 10 days, students build a strong foundation through hands-on, practical training aligned with real site expectations.
Built for:
• Individuals starting a career in mining
• Contractors transitioning into the industry
• Employers building a reliable, job-ready workforce
To learn more visit: NevadaMST.com
Great Basin College | NORCAT |
04/29/2026
Our team was proud to be part of the Reverse Expo yesterday.
From meaningful conversations to hands-on demos of our FiAR training tool, it was a great opportunity to connect, share, and learn alongside industry partners.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to connect with us!