Why and How to Participate

"Across the country, tens of thousands of trained [geospatial] workers are needed to fill positions that are going begging."—Emily Stover DeRocco, Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

Learn About Cutting Edge Technology and Future Career Opportunities by Participating in GIS Day

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As 21st century students you know the importance of keeping up with technology and gaining new skills to make Some of you may find it difficult to share these benefits and your excitement for GIS with your colleagues and fellow educators who remain unfamiliar with these new geography inspired technologies. If this is a challenge you face, then GIS Day might be just the thing you are looking for.

GIS Day can serve as the perfect opportunity to help expose your students to new technology and curriculum while at the same time, educating your colleagues, building alliances with other schools and organizations, and fostering the growth of student/mentor relationships. Your students will benefit from GIS Day because they will become proficient with new technologies, and have the opportunity to work with instructors and industry professionals that will help them to cultivate their talents, develop necessary 21st century workforce skills, encourage citizenship and community participation, and envision future career options.

If you are a K-12 educator, a higher education professional, or someone involved with youth clubs and organizations like 4H or scouting, now is the time to showcase your work with events that will teach others about the significant contribution GIS technology is making in their lives and communities each day.

Benefits of Participation