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Gold Class Facilitator: Q & A with Kristen Potter

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Gold Class Facilitator: Q & A with Kristen Potter

We recently spoke to Gold Industry Group Gold Class Facilitator and The Perth Mint Group Manager Organisational and Cultural Development Kristen Potter about her role in driving the Company’s employee wellbeing program and her journey in Australia’s gold industry.

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Northern Star partners with "The Y" WA

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Northern Star partners with "The Y" WA

Northern Star Resources have announced a three-year partnership with “The Y” WA (YMCA WA) to improve youth engagement and early education in Kalgoorlie.

As part of the partnership, Northern Star will secure access to 46 childcare places, at the newly-constructed facility on Porter Street, and will provide direct financial support to local youth engagement activities delivered by The Y in coming years

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NSW students and teachers supported through lockdown

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NSW students and teachers supported through lockdown

This year more than ever, teachers and students are being faced with the additional challenge of trying to prepare for end of year exams in lockdown. Australian Earth Science Education (AusEarthEd) has responded by providing vital Environmental Science (EES) resources, virtual incursions and webinars. This terrific initiative is helping to support students and teachers across New South Wales, with the backing of their major partner, the Gold Industry Group.

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Gold jobs and career pathways showcased at SkillsWest

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Gold jobs and career pathways showcased at SkillsWest

The Gold Industry Group (GIG) showcased the diverse range of jobs and career pathways in Australia’s gold industry to 10 000 students and the general public at the 2021 Perth SkillsWest Career Expo in August.

The GIG’s booth featured its initiatives centred around developing talent pathways and education engaging attendees through the Gold Jobs challenge to guide them in their career journey

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Project-based education drives industry pathways

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Project-based education drives industry pathways

The CoRE Learning Foundation has developed a unique integrated education model that is industry-backed and content relevant, bridging the gaps between education, government, community, and industry.

Engaging more than 120 students from years 5 to 10 and 3 educators in its first year through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM ) project-based learning.

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Facilitators celebrated through Gold Class Awards at Sundowner

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Facilitators celebrated through Gold Class Awards at Sundowner

The Gold Industry Group celebrated the first year of its National Gold Education Program by celebrating the important contribution of Gold Class Facilitators in inspiring the next generation of industry leaders through the delivery of Gold Class Sessions at its inaugural Gold Class Awards.

Minister for Mines and Petroleum the Honourable Bill Johnston MLA presented the awards to the passionate workers.

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Gold industry inspires students to get into resources

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Gold industry inspires students to get into resources

The Gold Industry Group (GIG) showcased its initiatives centred around education and developing talent pathways to more than 430 Year 10 students from across 15 schools from Perth and Peel regions at this year’s Get Into Resources (GIR), as a platinum sponsor of the event held at North Metropolitan TAFE in Perth.

Supported by WA Minister for Mines and Petroleum Bill Johnston who welcomed students on the second day and echoed just how vital the resources industry is to the State and Australia, the event sparked career interest in the resources sector.

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Gold industry backs LIVIN to empower students across Australia to speak up

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Gold industry backs LIVIN to empower students across Australia to speak up

The Gold Industry Group and LIVIN are set to embark on their third national tour in August, to empower students across Australia to speak up and provide much needed practical tools on mental health through more than 80 relatable workshops.

Approximately one in two Australians experience mental ill health over the course of their lifetime and research suggests that less than 50% of people experiencing mental ill health will access professional support.

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Australian Earth Science Education vital during first year in NSW

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Australian Earth Science Education vital during first year in NSW

We are excited to celebrate one year of our partnership with Australian Earth Science Education (AusEarthEd), supporting thousands of students and teachers with Earth and Environmental Science (EES) education in New South Wales (NSW) for the first time.

AusEarthEd commenced working with schools to deliver free local, contextual resources, educator training and mentoring, and student incursions.

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Students experience RTS gold rush

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Students experience RTS gold rush

This year’s Resources Technology Showcase (RTS) 2021 saw more than 8,000 students, teachers and community members blaze through the whirlwind two-day exhibition, showcasing the latest technology and innovation driving the resources sector.

Students, teachers, and members of the community rushed to the GIG’s exhibit to take on four action-packed interactive gold challenges.

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Super Pit excursion a career eye-opener

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Super Pit excursion a career eye-opener

30 lucky year 11 students experienced the trip of a lifetime to Northern Star Resources’ Super Pit in June, after winning the Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) Resources Technology Showcase (RTS) competition among 150 other schools.

Woodvale Secondary College students and science teachers flew to Kalgoorlie on 10 June to explore one of the largest gold mines in the world, the famous Super Pit gold mine, and some of the top sights in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

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Gold Jobs reaches first milestone

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Gold Jobs reaches first milestone

This month marks one year since the Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) Gold Jobs website was launched, a unique central content hub of golden career opportunities in Australia’s diverse gold industry.

The one-stop-shop has featured more than 600 gold jobs from 19 gold companies, reaching more than 200 000 people across Australia.

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Renewables in gold winning the race

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Renewables in gold winning the race

As a presenting partner of the Resources Technology Showcase (RTS) Perth 2021, the Gold Industry Group (GIG) is taking renewable energy to the centre stage, showcasing the exciting developments in technology and innovation in the sector to inspire and prepare the next generation of future leaders.

The gold industry is accelerating the transition to renewables through the diversification of power sources.

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A gold rush primed at Resources Technology Showcase 2021

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A gold rush primed at Resources Technology Showcase 2021

As a presenting partner of this year’s Resources Technology Showcase (RTS), the Gold Industry Group (GIG) is eager to welcome students, teachers, and members of the community to a fun, interactive gold exhibition.

Gold Fields VP of Legal and Compliance and GIG Chair Kelly Carter emphasized the importance of inspiring and preparing tomorrow’s workforce.

“The Gold Industry Group’s initiatives are centred around education and developing talent pathways to support our future industry workforce.

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Gold industry celebrates at Sundowner

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Gold industry celebrates at Sundowner

The Gold Industry Group (GIG) hosted its fifth annual networking event on Thursday 27 May at The Perth Mint, reconnecting more than 100 members amongst the glimmering displays of The Perth Mint’s gold exhibition and melt house to share the impact of its latest activities.

Newly appointed GIG Chair and Gold Fields Vice President of Legal and Compliance Kelly Carter opened the evening by acknowledging the start of National Reconciliation Week and welcoming Olman Walley who delivered the Welcome to Country with a captivating digeridoo performance.

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Gold set to glow at Resources Technology Showcase 2021

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Gold set to glow at Resources Technology Showcase 2021

The Resources Technology Showcase (RTS) is returning to Perth bigger and better than ever on 21 and 22 June at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Gold Industry Group is supporting this year’s event as a presenting partner, showcasing the critical role innovation and technology play in driving the industry in an interactive showcase for schools.

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