1. Alternate Path to a Geoscience Career
2YC Technical Training
Alternate Path to a Geoscience Career

2. Characteristics Focus on local natural resource or environmental needs
Degree programs with both college-transfer and technical courses
Faculty have practical experience
Mandatory internships
Both A.A.S. degrees and Certificates

3. For Students With: An urgent need for job experience or income
Strong mechanical, electronic, surveying or lab skills
Limited education or aptitude in advanced math
Strongly place-bound career objectives

4. Employment Opportunities
USGS or state/localhydrologic technician
Water, soil or waste sampling technician
Well logging specialist
Well drilling/sampling technician
Mapping/site assessment assistant
Regulatory compliance specialist

5. Natural Resource Focus

6. Natural Resource Focus
Water Resource Monitoring – surface and groundwater
Austin Community College
Spokane Community College
Mining / Mining Technology – underground & surface
College of Eastern Utah
Southeastern Illinois College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Oil and gas Technology – drilling, logging & production
Casper College
Houston Community College

7. Environmental Focus Erosion and Sediment Control
Austin Community College
Land or Water Management
Colorado Mountain College
Environmental Science / Technology – site assessment, sampling, health & safety
Central Wyoming College
Delaware Technical & Community College