Title: Research geospatial applications in jobs/careers.
Course: Geospatial Technology I (21058-I) > Section: Examining Past, Present, and Future Geospatial Technologies (GT)

Research could include careers in industries in the private and public sector which require knowledge of GT, such as

- aerospace
- agriculture
- architecture
- business and marketing
- construction
- energy and power
- engineering
- financial management
- health services
- land surveying
- law enforcement
- manufacturing
- photogrammetry
- urban planning
- public utilities
- research
- science
- social services
- transportation.

Research should include relevant

- degree programs
- certificate programs
- licensure requirements and opportunities
- certification requirements and opportunities.

Teacher Resource:

Geospatial Technology Occupations, O*NET Online, U.S. Department of Labor

Process/Skill Questions:

- What GT skills are needed in local industries?
- What industries within 25 miles need workers with GT skill sets?
- What will a search for jobs/careers that require GIS, GPS, RS, and use of geographic data yield?
- What academic credentials and/or experiences make a candidate better qualified for jobs in GT?
- What opportunities are available?
- What is the difference between a degree and a certificate program?
- What institutions have postsecondary programs in GT?