Why Should Students Consider a Career in Mining?
If you are a recent graduate, you probably have a few friends who are struggling to find work after their studies. With an increasingly competitive work force and an uncertain economy, few industries can promise future stability and growth.
For graduates of mining-related programs, however, difficulty finding employment is a rare problem in their chosen industry.
According to the Mining Industry Human Resources (MiHR) Council, the mining industry is experiencing a 40% retirement rate. New deposits are popping up regularly and thousands of additional workers will be needed each year to meet anticipated Canadian production targets to the year 2016, creating many new career opportunities in the industry.
Mining isn't all hard hats and dynamite: today there are engineers, scientists, mechanics, environmentalists, researchers, technicians, skilled workers and executives working on operations around the world - some who may never even step foot in a mine.
Your dream job might be one you've never considered. Check out CIM's Disciplines page for just a small sample of career possibilities.
What does CIM do for students?
CIM supports students who are considering careers in the mining, metallurgy and petroleum industries. We encourage students by offering:
- Roundtable Discussions – share knowledge and experiences with prominent experts.
- Student Poster Competitions – showcase your talents to leading industry professionals. Cash prizes are awarded.
- Student-Industry Luncheons – build your network of industry contacts and learn about valuable business opportunities.
- Student Programs at the annual CIM Conference & Exhibition – where students can access leading recruiters and potential employers, zero-in on real-life industry knowledge and gain critical exposure.
What value does a CIM Student Membership hold?
CIM is Canada's leading organization for professionals working in the resource industries. It is made up of 12,000 individual and 200 corporate members who meet to share technical, business and management knowledge about the industry.
A CIM Student Membership is an investment that pays big dividends. Just ask the thousands of members who joined during their university years: they know the value of a CIM Student Membership and how it can help you in your career development.
As a CIM student member, you can make useful contacts, compete for scholarships and awards, find job opportunities and gain firsthand knowledge from industry professionals.
For more information, click here to review the benefits of a CIM Student Membership; registration is free and only takes a moment.
Join over 1,000 students who have already made CIM an asset in their professional lives.