As the those set to inherit the « World Heritage », young people are a prime target for mediation initiatives. In the ten years preceding inscription, Bassin Minier Uni conducted initiatives in schools in order to raise awareness of the candidature among young people.
In 2012, a training course on the « Mining Basin, World Heritage » was set up for teachers wishing to work on this topic with their pupils and embark on projects within their establishment. It is dispensed by professionals from the Mining Basin Mission, in collaboration with the education authority.