Thacker Pass is expected to provide employment for over 1,000 workers during construction and approximately 500 permanent workers during operations. We are committed to employing Nevadans and working with Nevada service providers to the greatest extent possible.
In anticipation of construction and operations, we are working with the Tribe to provide skills training. In October 2022, additional heavy equipment operator training for Tribe members took place on tribal lands. In late 2021 and early 2022, the Company arranged for specialized cultural monitor training for Tribe members, resulting in 11 members securing work with Far Western between April to mid-July 2022 to complete the cultural work at Thacker Pass.
We have also partnered with trade schools and local community colleges such as Great Basin College to offer training programs and workforce development initiatives. One such initiative is the BuildNV Core Construction Training Program, which provides 80 hours of training in basic construction skills.
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