In August of 2022, Mosaic announced a $1,000,000 investment in economic reconciliation through partner Morris Interactive’s Digital Transformation in Potash Mining Training Program. The course is designed for driven First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals to learn digital skills used in the potash industry, to prepare them for employment. We caught up with one of the course’s alums, Robert Kay, who now works as a Mine Operator at Mosaic K3 in Esterhazy: 

“The learning activities, strategies and tours that Benjamin Williamson and Morris have in place made it one of the best experiences I've had in any educational institution. 

I made great friends in the program, and the speakers and the companies sponsoring the course blew me away.  I felt very important. 

Graduating from the program and being my class's valedictorian was a great honour. Morris offered me a mentor position for future students to help them along in the mining world as they begin their journey!  

With how many opportunities I've come across, the skills I've learned and the network of people I've met in 2 years, I would definitely say to anyone interested in the course to jump in on this awesome journey in mining.”  

Currently, Robert is a Mine Operator 3 at Mosaic K3, where he works on a big 4 Rotor miner, which extracts potash. “I love the culture of the people working for Mosaic” Robert says. “It’s tough work, and we are deep in the earth where there is no sunshine, but the laughter, and pride everyone has for their job, is all the shine we need.  I look forward to coming to work every day!”