U.S. Geoscience Workforce Programs at 2YCs

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U.S. Geoscience Workforce Programs at 2YCs

• Key Elements and Types

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Key Elements

• Focus on local natural resource, environmental,
  and geospatial needs

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Key Elements

• Focus on local natural resource, environmental,
  and geospatial needs
• Degree programs have both college-transfer and
  technical courses

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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

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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

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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

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Natural Resource Focus
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Water Resources

• Hydrologic Monitoring
• Austin CC
• Gateway CC
• Spokane CC
• Vermillion CC
• Marine Technology
• Florida Keys Community College
• Monterey Peninsula College

NOAA
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Mineral Resources

• Pima CC (Not accepting students)

USGS
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Energy Resources

• Coal
• College of Eastern Utah
• Gillette College
• Southeastern Illinois College
• Southwest Virginia CC
• Oil and Gas
• Casper College
• Houston CC
• Midland College

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Environmental Focus
USEPA
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Environmental Focus

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

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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
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Geospatial Focus
USEPA
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Geospatial Technology
GeoTech Center
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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

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Summary

• Programs are very diverse

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Summary

• Programs are very diverse
• Small and linked to local needs

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Summary

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

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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