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Starting a New WIM USA Chapter Is Easy!
We will assist you in starting a new Professional Chapter in your community, or a new Student Chapter at your school.Â
Starting a New Professional Chapter
 If you live in an area with mining industry, why not start a chapter? You will bring together like-minded individuals concerned about the future of mining, are anxious to educate themselves and others in their community on the benefits of mining as well support women and men in their mining careers.
Benefits of Starting a Chapter In Your Community
- Build a place for mining professionals to network, learn and share their experiences.
- Offer educational programs to your community supported by the Women in Mining Educational Foundation programs.
- Raise money to provide scholarships to students in mining programs in your local universities to promote more early career professionals.
- Bring in speakers to share both the history of mining, new technology and techniques and soft skills much needed in our work environments
Starting a New Student Chapter
Are you a student in a mining or mining related field? A Student Chapter of WIM can be organized at any educational institution of higher learning that has an existing program in a technical area associated with minerals and mining, and where there is sufficient student enrollment and interest. Student Chapters are sponsored by a local WIM Chapter, which may or may not be in the same state as you.
- WIM has a Scholarship Fund that covers transport & hotel for 2 students and 1 advisor to travel to the national meeting (location varies). You will grow your network, participate in decision making meetings, and learn about mining operations.
- A WIM Student Chapter provides opportunities for more students tobe involved in a club that promotes diversity and inclusion – a BIG resume builder!
- It provides an opportunity togive back to the local community by holding volunteer events where you teach the younger generations about mining.
- Our new mentoring program will give students the opportunity to develop their skills as a future leader in the mining industry while connecting with current women in leadership positions.
Requirements
For Professional Chapters
Simple! Just fill out our New Chapter Inquiry Form to begin the process. We will be in touch with you shortly afteward.
For Student Chapters
The same New Chapter Inquiry Form is also used for new Student Chapters, but a faculty counselor and a WIM Chapter sponsor are needed for support and guidance.Â