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Shaping careers in mining: Collaboration between academia and industry
Monday, February 24, 2025
He examines how shifting perspectives are shaping educational curricula and career pathways while emphasizing the need for universities to equip future professionals with advanced technological skills and an innovative mindset.
Francis also highlights strategies for fostering stronger engagement between the mining industry and Africa's youth, including upskilling communities to ensure meaningful participation in the future of mining. Finally, he shares his vision of what future-proofing African mining means today.
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