UAS Center for Mine Training

Are you interested in a career in mining? The University of Alaska Southeast's Center for Mine Training's Introduction to Mining Occupations and Operations (IMOO) class is the perfect place to start! With support and thanks to Hecla Greens Creek and Coeur Alaska Kensington, many students receive scholarship support each year, ensuring no cost for the interested student. Learn from industry professionals and get hands-on experience visiting an operating mine. Get a head start on your college experience and apply for the Hecla IMOO scholarship today! .

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Sagú yee een yéi ng̱atee yá yoo at kooteek; a eetí aa táakw woosh éexʼ at g̱atooltóow tula.aan ḵa ḵusax̱án teen.

May joy be with you all this holiday season; this next year, let us teach one another with kindness and love.
- Chancellor Karen Carey

❄️💙 🐳

UAS Winter Break Closure: December 23 - January 2, 2023.
The UAS campuses will be closed for Winter Break starting Friday, December 23. Campus will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

(Gunalcheesh to X'unei Lance Twitchell, Ph.D. for Lingit translation)

Today is National Miner's Day - let's celebrate and honor our hardworking miners for their passionate commitment to providing the world with the critical minerals needed for our collective continued growth.

How many items, just in your area, have come from mining? Our bet is quite a few.

On National Miners Day, we celebrate our front-line colleagues and all miners whose skill, dedication and hard work make our modern lives possible. From producing vital infrastructure and transportation, advancing green technology, developing critical medical applications, aiding in defense and energy supply chains and producing the precious metals that allow you to read this message – please take a moment to thank a miner!

UA Arctic Summoner's Cup Results

UAS took on UAF in its first exhibition match in League of Legends. The UAS Blue Tails played a best of 3 against UAF and fell short, losing the final game. Thanks to UAF for playing and be on the lookout for more opportunities to play against the other UA schools.

This event was live streamed on University of Alaska Fairbanks's twitch channel and garnered over 150 unique views. You can watch the replay here: https://loom.ly/FXgwInY

Interested in playing? Find more information here: https://loom.ly/YbD_G6k

Coeur Alaska is hiring a Mobile Mechanic Trainee! Check out the posting on LinkedIn here - it is a really great opportunity:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/mobile-mechanic-trainee-at-coeur-mining-inc-3080334322/

About the job:

This position will work at the mine site during the calendar year when school is not in session to gain valuable experience to help promote the education they are receiving.

After successful completion of the UAS AAS Diesel Technology Program, the employee will be expected to work for a minimum of 2 additional years or may be subject to paying back the tuition fees.
Coeur Alaska will provide basic tools needed while in the program.

Position Requirements:
Ability to be accepted to the UAS AAS Diesel Technology Program.
Maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or above.
Attend and be on time for courses.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
Follow all company policies and procedures.
Strong analytical, technical, communication, and problem solving skills are necessary.
Employees may be frequently exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in most work environments is usually very loud. This position may require work on nights, weekends and rotating shifts; shift schedules require residency in camp during work rotations.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.

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Women in Construction Scholarship is still open for application!

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION —TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Tuition assistance for women interested in trying construction classes and joining the Construction Technology Program at UAS. Tuition assistance will pay for courses in construction. Earn credit in Occupation Endorsements, Certificates and an Associate’s degree.

Learn useful skills leading to good job opportunities in the local construction industry; including drafting, wood framing, finish carpentry, welding and contractor licensing.

Application for tuition assistance is easy. Contact Robin Gilcrist, Program Advisor [email protected], (907) 796-6141 for more information and the application

Come on out! Starting today at 10AM in Room 124 at the UAS Center for Mine Training - 1415 Harbor Way, Juneau, AK.

TGIF! Don’t forget to stop by the Coeur Alaska Career Fair today between 10am and 5pm! Our team will be onsite at the University of Alaska Southeast’s Tech Education Center to talk about the exciting careers in the mining industry.

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Maintenance Trainee Program! This program is a great opportunity to get paid while attending the University of Alaska Southeast’s Diesel Technology Program. Are you interested in a career in diesel maintenance? Looking to have your tuition covered while being paid to receive on-the-job training? Stop by the Coeur Alaska Career Fair on Friday, May 14th from 10am to 5pm at the UAS Tech Education Center for more information!

Mining has come a long way. The UAS Center for Mine Training is proud to recognize the bounty provided by miners in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to recognize the importance of mining in the founding and early development of Alaska’s history, and to appreciate the efforts of all Alaskans involved in the mining industry today.

Happy Alaska Mining Day from the UAS Center for Mine Training!

Next Friday! 10AM - 4PM!

Bring your resume and apply for one of these great positions!

Mark your calendars! Coeur Alaska is hosting a Career Fair next Friday, May 14th at the University of Alaska Southeast Tech Education Center. Learn more about our new Maintenance Trainee Program, a partnership with UAS’ Associates of Applied Sciences Diesel Technology Program, or apply for one of our many other open positions. We’ll be there from 10am to 5pm!