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• Degree programs have both college-

transfer and technical courses

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

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

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

Natural Resource Focus

Water Resources

• Hydrologic Monitoring– Austin CC– GateWay CC– Spokane CC– Vermilion CC

• Marine Technology– Florida Keys Community

College– Monterey Peninsula

College

NOAA

Mineral Resources

• Pima CC (Not accepting students)

USGS

Energy Resources• Coal

– College of Eastern Utah– Gillette College– Southeastern Illinois College– Southwest Virginia CC

• Oil and Gas– Casper College– Houston CC– Midland College

Environmental Focus

USEPA

Environmental Focus

• Erosion and Sediment Control (Certificate)– Austin CC– Spokane CC

• Land/Water Management & Conservation– Colorado Mountain College– Green River CC– Finger Lakes CC

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

Geospatial Focus

USEPA

Geospatial Technology

GeoTech Center

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

Summary

• Programs are very diverse

Summary

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

Summary

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

science/ technology programs most common

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