CMP promotes the training of new technical talent through its 2026–2027 Apprentice Program

Participants began their hands-on training on November 2 at various company operations, embarking on a 12-month learning process to strengthen their technical skills and future employment opportunities.

With the aim of developing new talent and creating opportunities within the mining industry, Compañía Minera del Pacífico (CMP) welcomed 20 participants to its 2026–2027 Apprentice Program on November 2, assigning them to different company operations. This milestone marks the beginning of their hands-on experience at CMP’s mining sites, building on the training process of young technical and vocational graduates from the Atacama and Coquimbo regions.

The program includes a 12-month training period during which participants will be assigned to different CMP operations, gaining experience in operational processes and developing technical skills that will enhance their future employability.

This initiative represents a development opportunity for young technical and vocational graduates from Atacama and Coquimbo, including participants in the Vínculo Program, which CMP runs in partnership with 10 schools across its areas of influence. In this way, the company strengthens the connection between technical and vocational education and the mining industry, building on existing training initiatives and contributing to the development of local talent.

In this regard, Marco Bahamondes, CMP’s Head of Learning and Training, highlighted that “this program aims to develop talent for the future by giving young people the opportunity to acquire skills across our various operational processes and strengthen their employability, with the possibility of accessing future job opportunities within the company.”

Innovate training and on-site mentoring

In this edition, the 20 apprentices began their training on October 1, completing 240 hours of technical instruction, certifications, and training using lifting and overhead crane simulators, before joining the company’s operations on November 2. Throughout the 12-month program, each participant will receive guidance from a CMP mentor to support their hands-on learning.

“It has been a very rewarding experience, with innovative training and learning opportunities across different specialties. I hope to put this knowledge into practice on-site, continue developing my skills, and build my future at CMP,”

said Ana Puelles, an apprentice from the Copiapó Valley specializing in Electricity.

Through this initiative, CMP reaffirms its commitment to developing technical talent in Atacama and Coquimbo, strengthening its ties with local communities and promoting new development opportunities in the mining industry.