Ready to build your future in mining? Explore exciting apprenticeships, top certifications, specialized school programs, and scholarships designed to help you break into the industry and thrive! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, we’ve got the resources you need to turn your passion into a rewarding career. Let’s get started!
APPRENTICESHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS
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ThinkBig Apprenticeship Program, Mesa, AZ
Empire is proud to partner with Mesa Community College to administer the ThinkBIG Apprentice Program, a two-year college-level curriculum which provides students with the education and skills necessary to become heavy-equipment diesel technicians.
While their program is competitive and rigorous, it offers immense rewards. Upon program completion, you will receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree from Mesa Community College and Cat Dealer Service Technician credentials – recognized by all Cat Dealers worldwide.” <https://www.empire-cat.com/company/jobs/technician-apprentice>
SCHOLARSHIPS
CPLC | BHP Scholarship & Grant Application
Chicanos Por La Causa, together with BHP, can help you with college tuition, skills training, completion of a certification program, or new tools for your career.
Scholarships and grants available to residents of the Copper Corridor, age 16 years and above. This includes residents who have lived in the following Arizona communities for a minimum of the past 12 months: Miami, Superior, Kearny, Hayden, Winkelman, Globe, Oracle, and San Manuel. <https://cplc.org/programs/bhp-scholarship>
Los Charros Foundation Scholarship
Los Charros’ scholarship program is available to all students that live in Cochise, Pima, Eastern Pinal and Santa Cruz Counties. They welcome scholarship applications from all students no matter their grade point average or the high school they attend. <https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/LosCharrosFoundation2025>
