Where we Started Began in the Southwest region of Pennsylvania in fall of 2006 Became a State-wide partnership in 2008 Became a Regional partnership in 2008 with inclusion of partners from West Virgina, Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Washington D.C. What we've Done Mining Industry Company Expo in November 2007 Development of consortium training with 12 member companies Developed a website and other forms of communication including a blog, twitter and LinkedIn Quarterly meetings with Best Practices sharing Where we're Going Develop a new-hire pipeline for recruitment Continue developments of consortium training Increase availability of training and education necessary to achieve credentials Promote and support The Challenge Program