Mining Rocks: Career and Job Opportunities Tour 2006 wrapped up in McLeod Lake on May 29, 2006. Approximately 1,500 people attended events in 24 communities around British Columbia, making the first-ever Mining Rocks Tour an enormous success. The Ministry would like to thank all of the people who helped organize Mining Rocks displays and presentations, and to everyone who came and checked out these terrific events. Make sure to bookmark this page and check back later for details on future Mining Rocks Tours!
 

Mining Rocks is a series of career and job fairs organized by the Ministry and held in various locations around the province in conjunction with B.C. educational institutions and the mineral exploration and mining industry. The audience includes the general public, First Nations, youth, and experienced resource workers looking for new career opportunities. Interactive presentations and displays are coordinated by the following participants:

	Industry recruiters
	Educational institutions
	Local employment agencies
	Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources staff

Objectives of Mining Rocks

	Raise awareness about careers in mineral exploration and mining
	Provide B.C. communities with some general information on the industry
	Indicate types of training that might help people gain employment in the industry
	Promote future job opportunities in this exciting sector