Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Skylie Estep
Estep, Skylie
Human Resources Director for North America
Skylie Estep is a dynamic HR leader with over 15 years of experience driving workforce strategy in the global mining industry. As Human Resources Director for North America at South32, she leads talent, culture, and workforce development efforts across major projects - including the transformative Hermosa Project in Santa Cruz County, AZ. Skylie is a champion for building inclusive, local talent pipelines, spearheading initiatives that connect industry needs with community opportunity. She’s a 2023 Southern Arizona Workforce Leadership Academy fellow, board member for the Sant Cruz County WIOA Local Workforce Development Board and serves as President of Women in Mining Arizona where she advocates for underrepresented groups and drives programs to strengthen career pathways into mining. Known for blending strategic insight with grassroots impact, Skylie is deeply committed to economic mobility, sustainable workforce ecosystems, and building the next generation of skilled professionals who reflect the communities where mining operates.
Sessions:
5036: Discover the Untapped Opportunities of Arizona's Mining Industry
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Westin La Paloma
- Construction Science Technologies
- Transportation Technologies
- Welding
Please bring a phone for scanning QR codes and to use for career quiz. This session is your opportunity to guide students toward exciting, high-paying careers in Arizona’s thriving mining industry from mechanics to business, healthcare to digital media. Mining offers a unique blend of "local global" opportunities, hands-on training, apprenticeships, and above-average pay with generous benefits. Mining is a win-win choice that provides lifelong growth and opportunities. (ADE Sponsored) This session is presented by an exhibitor.
