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Geospatial Careers

Approximately 80% of all data have a spatial or location-based component. The geospatial industry and market for it continue to expand at a phenomenal rate. The latest Dept. of Labor statistics show more than 850,000 current geospatial workers with an additional 350,000 needed by 2018.
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Promo Video on Surveying Career

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Surveying: One of the Worldest Oldest Professions

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Where Can I Find a GIS Program to Study?
Use our interactive map of US-based GIS academic programs to locate a college or university program near you.

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My Next Move Career Exploration Website
A Department of Labor website to assist students and professionals in choosing a career in geospatial technologies.

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GIS Jobs Clearinghouse
Welcome to the GIS Jobs Clearinghouse. The most visited GIS/RS jobs site on the Internet. Started in 1992, the GJC has helped thousands of GIS/RS professionals find positions. With hundreds of positions and resumes in our databases, the GJC has resources for both employers and those seeking jobs.

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DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program 201
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for rising juniors and seniors majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. The DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to conduct research in DHS mission-relevant research areas  at federal research facilities located across the country. For students currently enrolled at a 2-year institution: Internship assignment is contingent on the student providing proof of acceptance at a 4-year institution granting transfer credit for the first two years of study.

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Science Internship Experiences for Undergraduates
WebGURU is a comprehensive up-to-date list of research opportunities for science undergraduates of all disciplines.  Check out the website offering and explore your summer and semester-long research opportunities with state and federal agencies throughout the US!

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GeoSearch Incorporated
GeoSearch, Inc. Offers personnel recruitment services in Geospatial Sciences, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Recruitment, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Photogrammetry professionals.

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Search for Geospatial Careers
Indeed, the most comprehensive search engine for jobs, pioneered a radically improved approach to job search. Since 2004, Indeed has given job seekers free access - instantly, in a single search - to millions of jobs from thousands of company websites and job boards.

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Department of Labor Geospatial Careers
Search the Department of Labors online database of all occupations in the geospatial technology industry.  Each occupation provides an economic outlook for that job and a short description of the occupation and its required skills and training as well as annual salary outlook.

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Career Guide for Geospatial Technologies
Explore new career options based on the skills you’ve used in a past job. With mySkills myFuture you can compare careers, find training, and search for jobs. Watch the video to learn more.

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