MINING INDUSTRY HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT TO ADDRESS 80,000 SHORTAGE IN SKILLED WORKERS

The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) announces industry-wide strategy to attract, retain and educate skilled workers, to address expected 80,000 worker shortage in the next 10 years.
TORONTO—March 6, 2007—The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) announces industry-wide strategy to attract, retain and educate skilled workers, to address expected 80,000 worker shortage in the next 10 years.

WHAT:  MiHR announces strategy to address critical worker shortage in mining industry

WHO:    Paul Hebert, Executive Director, MiHR

The Hon. Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development

WHEN:   Tuesday, March 6, 2007 12 noon, EST

WHERE:  Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Convention Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Main Hall  Room 101

WHY:  

-       Mining is a major contributor to the Canadian economy

-       The mining sector plays an especially crucial role in rural areas where it is often a major employer of locals

-       Survival and viability of the Canadian mining sector is in danger as the industry faces a severe shortage to the tune of 80,000 of skilled workers

-       MiHR is coordinating industry-wide efforts to address this critical shortage

RSVP: Annette Yuen
MAVERICK Public Relations
t.   416.640.5525 x231
f.   416.640.5524
e.  annettey[at]maverickpr.com
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