ELKO -- Do you want to know more about the opportunities and education that lead to mining careers in Nevada?

Join the "Nevada Mining Rocks" tour Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and explore all the careers and programs available to become apart of Nevada's mining industry.

Great Basin College, in collaboration with Barrick Goldstrike, will offer a rare opportunity to tour a mine site and learn about all the different careers and educational opportunities available in mining.

Tour participants will be able to get up close and personal with daily mining operations and meet with employees to learn about the variety of career opportunities available in mining.

Some of the different careers and programs at Great Basin related to mining discussed on the tours will include: electrical systems technology, diesel technology, welding technology, mining, engineering, natural resources, earth sciences, office technology, human resources and business.

This opportunity will be open for 45 participants. Interested high school students who want to participate will have top priority.

Great Basin College students and community members interested in attending GBC are also encouraged to sign up if there are additional seats available for the tour. Call 775-738-8493 for information and to sign up by Oct. 16.