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