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U.S. Geoscience Workforce Programs at 2YCs

U.S. Geoscience Workforce Programs at 2YCs. Key Elements and Types. Key Elements. Focus on local natural resource, environmental, and geospatial needs. Key Elements. Focus on local natural resource, environmental, and geospatial needs

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U.S. Geoscience Workforce Programs at 2YCs

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  1. U.S. Geoscience Workforce Programs at 2YCs Key Elements and Types

  2. Key Elements • Focus on local natural resource, environmental, and geospatial needs

  3. Key Elements Focus on local natural resource, environmental, and geospatial needs Degree programs have both college-transfer and technical courses

  4. Key Elements Focus on local natural resource, environmental, and geospatial needs Degree programs have both college-transfer and technical courses Faculty have practical experience and at least an Associates or BS degree

  5. Key Elements Focus on local natural resource, environmental, and geospatial needs Degree programs have both college-transfer and technical courses Faculty have practical experience and at least an Associates or BS degree Mandatory internships

  6. Key Elements Focus on local natural resource, environmental, and geospatial needs Degree programs have both college-transfer and technical courses Faculty have practical experience and at least an Associates or BS degree Mandatory internships Associates degrees and Certificates

  7. Natural Resource Focus

  8. Water Resources Hydrologic Monitoring Austin CC Gateway CC Spokane CC Vermillion CC Marine Technology Florida Keys Community College Monterey Peninsula College NOAA

  9. Mineral Resources Pima CC(Not accepting students) USGS

  10. Energy Resources Coal College of Eastern Utah Gillette College Southeastern Illinois College Southwest Virginia CC Oil and Gas Casper College Houston CC Midland College

  11. Environmental Focus USEPA

  12. Environmental Focus • Erosion and Sediment Control (Certificate) • Austin CC • Spokane CC • Land/Water Management & Conservation • Colorado Mountain College • Green River CC • Finger Lakes CC

  13. Environmental Focus Environmental Science / Technology (site assessment, sampling, health & safety) Cape Cod Community College Central Wyoming College Columbus State Community College Daytona State College Delaware Technical & CC Erie Community College Lansing Community College Onondaga Community College Rio Hondo College Wake Technical Community College Western Dakota Technical Institute USGS

  14. Geospatial Focus USEPA

  15. Geospatial Technology GeoTech Center

  16. Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Centers • Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center (ATEEC) – Eastern Iowa CC District • GeoTech Center – Del Mar College, TX • Marine Technological Education Center (MATE) – Monterey Peninsula College, CA

  17. Summary • Programs are very diverse

  18. Summary • Programs are very diverse • Small and linked to local needs

  19. Summary • Programs are very diverse • Small and linked to local needs • Geospatial and environmental science/ technology programs most common

  20. Summary • Programs are very diverse • Small and linked to local needs • Geospatial and environmental science/ technology programs most common • ATE Centers have curriculum and some career resources

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