Celestial Sponsor

Rio Tinto

Through this partnership, CoRE established the Pilbara CoRE Academy at Tom Price Senior High School, delivering CoRE Science in Practice to Year 11 and 12 students and creating a clear pathway from primary school through to secondary education, tertiary study, and industry careers. Together, CoRE and Rio Tinto are helping build a sustainable local talent pipeline by connecting classroom learning with real-world industry experiences.The partnership extends beyond funding, with Rio Tinto employees actively engaging as mentors, hosting mine site tours, participating in school events, and sharing their expertise with students. By combining education, industry, and community, the partnership provides young people with meaningful exposure to STEM careers while strengthening the future workforce of the Pilbara.‍

Tier

Celestial

Date

January 1, 2025

Role

Education partner
Our Work Together

Partnership Overview

Established the Pilbara CoRE Academy at Tom Price Senior High School. Creates a pathway from school to further study and Pilbara careers. Connects students with Rio Tinto mentors, mine tours and industry experiences.

"We are excited to support the launch of the Pilbara CoRE Academy, which will strengthen STEM pathways for students living in the Pilbara region. This initiative will nurture and support the next generation of innovative thinkers and problem-solvers who could shape our future workforce."

Richard Cohen

Managing Director of Rail, Port, and Core Services

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