QuarryEd Home - An Education and Careers Resource for teachers and students

QuarryEd Home - An Education and Careers Resource for teachers and students

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Careers - Ladies who mine! Careers in the extractive industries are not just for men!

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What's next?

By now you should have a good idea of the opportunities the extractive industry can offer you, and hopefully are considering joining one of the most exciting industries in the world.

 

With so many careers on offer it can be difficult to know which is right for you, so here are some things to help you with your decision.

 

Things to consider:

Do you prefer working outdoors on site, or inside in a cosy office?

Do you like manual work, or do you prefer to avoid it?

Would you like to work with technology on a regular basis?

Are you a practical person?

Would you like to go to university, or earn as you learn?

Would you like to work in the UK, or have the opportunity to travel the world?

Remember, if you need help and more advice with your decision, you can read the profiles of people already working in the industry, and you can get in touch with us,contact companies within the industry, or contact universities.

 

Where are they now? - Learn more about the lives of people who work in the extractive industry todayDig this! - Read about cutting edge mining and quarrying projects in the UK and throughout the worldFieldstudies - Discover how both active and dormant extractive sites offer fascinating fieldstudy opportunitiesWhat's yours is mined! - Find out how much the extractive industry underpins each of our daily lives