Training the entire Mining Industry with a

dedication to safety, education and excellence. 

All training will be conducted by MSHA certified instructors.

The UMWA Career Centers, Inc. has current grant funds available for the training in the Mining Industry

Mine Foreman/Asst. Mine Foreman Training :  

Trainers in Ruff Creek, PA Joe DeSalvo and Larry Martelli

Trainers in Beckley, WV to be announced

Mine Examiner Training:

Trainers in Ruff Creek, PA Joe DeSalvo and Larry Martelli

Trainers in Beckley, WV to be announced

Mine Rescue Team Training: 

Trainers in Ruff Creek, PA to include Don Conrad, Charles Pogue, and Emory Pelkey

Trainers in Beckley, WV Don Conrad, Charles Pogue, Emory Pelkey, Don King, Harry Lovely and others to be announced

Responsible Persons Training: 

Trainer, Don Conrad and others to be announced

Diesel Mechanic Training (9 sections): 

Trainer is Gene Davis

New Inexperienced Miner Training Program: 

Trainers in Beckley, WV are Brett Dillon, Joe Reynolds and Tim Nibert

Other training such as annual refresher, electrical retraining

and safety skills training can be provided at employer request.

Additional training can be arranged with the UMWA CC Inc. as needed. 

Call for more information

Training Director, Marlon Whoolery or the Assistant Training Director, Mike Reese at 724 627 6259