Miners' Celebration

Sponsored by the Mine Safety Technology Consortium

Beckley-Raleigh C ounty Convention Center

July 23-24, 2009

The Mine Safety Technology Consortium is presenting a Miner's Celebration event in association with Marshall University's Center for Environmental, Geotechnical, and Applied Sciences (CEGAS); the Community and Technical College at WVU Tech; the National Coal Heritage Area; the Women's Business and Training Center; and the Workforce WV office of Beckley.

The event will offer opportunities for educational training as well as a job fair for individuals who are interested in a profession in the mining field. The event will focus on the history of the mining industry, provide a forum to share resources and information to aid in the development of a new generation miner, and promote the innovations of mining in the 21st century.

Please join in promoting your company and its success as the past, present and future of the coal industry is celebrated.

Please contact Dennis Jarvis for more information at dennis@wvmstc.org.