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Did you know…?Geospatial technologies are considered to be one of the
c) Geospatial technologies are considered to be one of the three most important emerging and evolving fields by the US Department of Labor (Gewin 2004). By 2014, NASA expects to lose 26% of its most highly trained geotechnical staff due to:
a) By 2014, NASA expects to lose 26% of its most highly trained geotechnical staff to retirement (Gewin, 2004). How many people trained in GIS is the National Imagery and Mapping Agency expected to hire?
b) The National Imagery and Mapping Agency anticipates needing 7,000 people trained in GIS by 2007. (Gewin, 2004). The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that through the year 2012 there will be a 21-35% increase in the need for
b) Employment of surveying and mapping technicians is expected to grow 21-35% through 2012. (U.S. Department of Labor, 2003) Which of the following is considered a high growth industry by the U.S. Department of Labor?
a) Geospatial technologies are considered a high growth industry and “there is an immediate and anticipated need to fill tens of thousands of positions in geospatial technology and related fields.” (U.S. Department of Labor, 2003). The global market for information technology is expected to grow to this amount in 2005:
c) The global market for information technology is expected to grow from an estimated $5 billion in annual revenues 2002 to $30 billion by 2005 (Gaudet et al., 2003). Revenues from satellite and aerial data products are projected to
c) increase: Revenues from satellite and aerial data products are projected to almost double between 2003 and 2008 in the “mapping market” alone. During the same period, revenues from high-resolution satellite imagery are expected to increase to $3.8 billion from $1.4 billion (Gaudet et al., 2003). Everyone knows what skills you need to prepare for the diverse career opportunities that are available in the geospatial technology industry.
b) FALSE: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2003), “the public is not aware of the necessary skill sets and competencies needed to prepare for the diverse career opportunities available within the geospatial technology industry.” Scientists can use geospatial technology to:
b) Scientists can use geospatial technology to identify potential “hot spots” of deadly diseases like malaria. (Barry, date unknown) What percentage of college freshmen indicated in a survey that they intended to seek career guidance?
c) 4% Eighty percent of college freshmen in a recent survey rated finding a better job as a very important reason for attending college, but only 4% of them intended to seek career guidance. (Orndorff, date unknown).
References:Barry, Patrick. (date unknown.) Malaria Alerts from Space. FirstScience.com http://www.firstscience.com/SITE/ARTICLES/malaria.asp Gaudet, C., H. Annulis, J. Carr. 2003. Building the Geospatial Workforce. URISA Journal 15:1, pp. 21-30. Gewin, V. 2004. Mapping Opportunities. Nature 427. pp.376-377. Orndorff, R. date unknown. Helping Your Student Make Informed Career Decisions. Penn State Career Services. http://www.sa.psu.edu/career/pdf/career_decisions.pdf U.S. Department of Labor. 2003. High Growth Industry Profile. http://www.doleta.gov/BRG/pdf/pdf10.pdf US Department of Labor. date unknown. Geospatial. Local Solutions with National Applications to Address Geospatial Technology Industry Workforce Needs. U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration web site: www.doleta.gov/BRG/IndProf/geospatial.cfm
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