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Created to support blasters with training expenses.
Blaster Training Stipend
The Society of Explosives Engineers Education Foundation Blaster Training Stipend opens May 1, 2026.
This program supports professional development for blasting industry professionals, helping them enhance their skills, improve safety and promote a more efficient work environment.
The stipend is designed to fund training and continuing education opportunities that increase expertise and advance careers in the field. Eligible professionals are encouraged to apply beginning May 1.
- Training expenses like registration fees, travel, meals, hotel, parking, etc.
- Up to $2,500 reimbursement (for 2025)
- 1-year ISEE membership (for non-members)
- Must be currently employed in a blasting-related role (blasting, drilling, seismograph monitoring, etc.).
- Must be looking for training that will improve your skills in blasting or related areas.
- Must be willing to pay for the training upfront and submit receipts for reimbursement.
- Supervisor approval may be required (if needed).
- Programs approved by regulatory agencies or conducted by accredited institutions.
- Training that improves blasting skills or supports blasting-related work.
Examples of qualifying programs include:
- National Mine Health and Safety Academy
- IME Safer Training
- ISEE Blaster Training Weekend
- MSHA Train the Trainer Class
- Kentucky Underground Stone Seminar
- Best In the West Drill and Blast Seminar
- Kentucky Blue Grass Chapter Blaster Training
- Mid America Blasting Conference
- Penn State Blaster’s Conference
- Western Canada ISEE Blaster’s Training
- Australian Chapter Drill & Blast Conference
- Penn State Blaster’s Seminar
- Potomac Chapter Blaster Training
- Ohio Blaster’s Conference
- SE Blaster’s Training Conference and more.
Attending a qualifying training program helps you:
- Stay updated with new technology and techniques in the blasting field.
- Improve your skills for state certifications and industry standards.
This stipend is a great opportunity for those in the blasting industry who need financial help to attend important training programs. It’s designed to help you grow your skills and advance your career.