The AGIC Symposium is coming up fast. Plan to be at the Prescott Resort in beautiful Prescott, AZ from August 26-29 to network with and learn from other GIS Professionals and Vendors from across the state. Important dates to remember:
*July 11: Last day to add a company logo to the conference T-shirt
*July 15: Last day to nominate someone for the annual AGIC awards. Visit the conference website, under Award Nominations for more details.
*July 18: Last day to apply for the Tony Gonzales or Women in GIS Scholarships.
*July 28: End of early bird registration rates
*August 4: Last day special conference rates for hotel are available
*August 15: Last day to submit an entry to the Maps and Apps Contest. Visit the conference website for more details.
Check the AGIC Symposium website for more details. Follow us on the AGIC-L Listserv or on social media to hear further announcements.
This month, important updates were published to the Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM).
The GTCM was originally developed by the GeoTech Center, an initiative of community colleges, and continues to be maintained through a collaborative effort between the GeoTech Center, the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, and industry leaders. The model was designed to assist with career guidance, curriculum development and assessment, recruitment and hiring, continuing professional development, criteria for voluntary certification, and outreach efforts intended to communicate characteristics of the geospatial field to the public.
More details about the changes made can be found at this GeoTech Blog site.
Joseph Kerski, Esri Education Manager, also published an interesting article summarizing the importance of the GTCM, specifically to the GIS education community.
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