The Gila Community College Regional Skills Center, located at the former National Guard Armory in Claypool, will be on track this fall to offer two mining technology programs. The two programs are Electrical & Instrumentation Technology and Industrial Plant Technology. These are work study programs where students work at their sponsoring company as an apprentice while attending classes to earn their AAS degree. The building has been made available by Freeport McMoRan and Gila County, the training equipment has been provided by Freeport McMoRan, and Gila Community College is providing the instruction and curriculum. All local mining companies and business have been extended an opportunity to participate by sponsoring candidates. Anticipated enrollment and scholarships awarded from Freeport McMoRan is 30 first-year students and 9 second-year students. Resolution Copper has awarded one scholarship. It is hoped other companies will find value in this opportunity and elect to participate.
For more information contact Senior Dean Stephen Cullen at (928) 425-8481.