Workforce Development has been recognized as a key factor for the Future of Surveying initiative.  

Workforce Development is a broad issue which will not be successful if only one organization or a few people are involved.

Workforce Development is defined as identifying and preparing those who will perpetuate the surveying profession and other geospatial activities.  Among the activities essential to the process is identifying educational, training and mentoring opportunities.

This webpage will provide information about pursuing Workforce Development initiatives.

Below are sample letters to be sent to State Career and Technical Education offices and Local workforce boards to inform them of the need for developing the workforce in this profession.

Click Here to download the Word Document of sample letters

For a list of State Career and Technical Education offices, go to: https://www.careertech.org/cte-your-state

For a list of local workforce boards, go to: http://www.servicelocator.org/workforcecontacts.asp

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