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Building Foundations for the Future: Workforce Diversity, Recruitment, and Retention within the Tunneling and Underground Construction Industry
Presented by Everett Litton
Sponsored by WSP
Price: Free
The tunneling and underground construction industry is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in technology, increased urbanization, and the growing need for resilient infrastructure. However, a critical challenge persists—ensuring a skilled, diverse, and sustainable workforce to meet future demands. This presentation explores the softer side of the industry, emphasizing strategies to enhance workforce diversity, improve recruitment pipelines, and strengthen employee retention.
Workforce diversity is not just a moral imperative but a business advantage, fostering innovation, creativity, and adaptability. Initiatives aimed at creating inclusive environments, such as mentoring programs, diversity-focused recruitment campaigns, and leadership development opportunities for young professionals and women, are key to attracting and retaining talent.
Recruitment efforts must also adapt to shifting demographics and societal expectations. Outreach programs targeting schools, universities, and trade organizations, coupled with storytelling that highlights diverse career paths within the industry, can spark interest in underground construction among younger generations. Furthermore, partnerships with community and trade-school organizations and advocacy for equitable access to training and resources can help remove barriers for potential workers especially from diverse backgrounds.
Retention strategies are equally vital. Flexible work arrangements, clear career progression opportunities, and investments in employee well-being contribute to a supportive workplace culture. Recognition of the demanding nature of the tunneling sector, with significant fieldwork necessary underscores the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and purpose.
By addressing these human-centered challenges, the underground construction community can build a stronger foundation for its future. A focus on diversity, recruitment, and retention will help ensure a robust talent pipeline but also reflects a commitment to sustainable, equitable growth in the tunneling and underground construction field.Meeting Details:
Location: Live Webcast
Starts: 3/26/2025 2:00 pm MT
Ends: 3/26/2025 3:00 pm MT
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Fax: 303.973.3845
Tailings Geotechnics: The Foundation of TSF Safety
Presented by Sam Abbaszadeh
Sponsored by Newmont and Freeport-McMoRan
$20 Member | $45 Non-member | $5 SME Student Member
Meeting Details:
Location: Live Webcast
Starts: 4/17/2025 2:00 pm MT
Ends: 4/17/2025 3:00 pm MT
Contact SME
Email: cs@smenet.org
12999 E. Adam Aircraft Circle
Englewood, CO 80112
Phone: 720.738.4085
Fax: 303.973.3845
Digital Twin Technology for Mining Equipment
Presented by Alejandro Murgueitio & King Becerra
Sponsored by Weir
Price: Free
Weir presents its range of digital solutions which have been expertly designed to meet the needs of customers of varying digital maturity.
The mining industry has always been described as reserved, or slow to adopt innovative technology. However, with recovery, efficiency and sustainability targets mounting a critical challenge to miners’ success, present and future – integrating digital solutions is no longer perceived as a choice, it’s a necessity.
Weir has been operating in the mining industry for over 150 years. It operates in over 80 countries worldwide and has locations less than 200km from every active mine. It’s expert customer knowledge is unmatched. Over the last seven years Weir has been channelling this knowledge into designing digital solutions made for miners. NEXT intelligent solutions, combines condition monitoring with digital twins and artificial intelligence. Unlike other platforms, its focus is not numbers or raw data – it’s providing users with expert recommendations and actionable insights.
In this webinar our team will outline several use cases for digital solutions, ranging from the mature to initial integration. They will outline how NEXT intelligent solutions can improve on site decision making and help miners meet their ever-increasing demands.Meeting Details:
Location: Live Webcast
Starts: 5/20/2025 10:00 am MT
Ends: 5/20/2025 11:00 am MT
Contact SME
Email: cs@smenet.org
12999 E. Adam Aircraft Circle
Englewood, CO 80112
Phone: 720.738.4085
Fax: 303.973.3845
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