Why this role stands out
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the critical minerals sector by designing impactful workforce and training strategies within a highly collaborative, remote environment. You will thrive here if you are a subject matter expert passionate about bridging the gap between industry needs and educational pathways, making this an ideal chance to expand your professional network and influence. Apply today to contribute your expertise to this forward-thinking initiative and advance your career in workforce development.
Quick overview
Job description
WIL is seeking a Workforce Development Consultant for mining to advise on jobs, skills, and training across critical minerals mining and mineral processing.
About the Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL)
The Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL) is an applied workforce research initiative. WIL builds methodology-transparent workforce intelligence, including labor demand signals, occupational and credential pathways, and training-to-employment outcome measures, and works with education, employer, research, and community partners to turn that evidence into grant and sponsored-project collaborations. Learn more: https://wilinstitute.org
Opportunity type: this is a contingent proposal opportunity in WIL's expert collaborator network, not a funded vacancy. It supports a competitive grant application WIL is preparing; no award has been made, and there is no guaranteed work or funding. If an award proceeds and the staffing model calls for it, WIL may offer a project-based contract or consulting engagement. We will ask before naming you or including your resume in any proposal.
What you'll do
- Advise on occupations, skills, and credentials across critical minerals mining and mineral processing
- Map labor demand and training gaps
- Help design training and career pathways with colleges and employers
- Inform industry partnership strategy
- Review technical content for accuracy
- Contribute qualifications and past-performance narrative to WIL proposals when you authorize naming
Apply to be considered.
Required
- Industry, research, or training experience in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, or geology
- Knowledge of the sector's workforce and skills needs
- Experience working with employers or training programs
- Clear technical writing
- Comfortable as a project-based contract collaborator; remote US
Nice to have
- Mine safety training experience
- Higher education background in mining, geology, or materials
- Prior federal critical minerals research or workforce project
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