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America’s Mining Future Just Got a Boost | Fort Wayne News
The Department of Energy is pouring $100 million into PROSPECT, a bold new program to train the next generation of mining and critical mineral experts—aiming to double graduates in two years. With over 200,000 miners set to retire by 2029 and a desperate need for 6,000 new engineers, this is DOE’s largest workforce initiative ever. Focused on just 14 accredited schools, it’s reshaping how mining education attracts students and integrates cutting-edge tech like AI and robotics. Graduates? 100% job placement. Mining isn’t just digging anymore—it’s high-tech, essential, and poised to lead…
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