1ST FIG YOUNG SURVEYORS AMERICAS MEETING

Chair: Ms. Shirley Chapunza, Zimbabwe
Rapporteur: Dr. Jacob Heck, United States

Developing and Engaging with the Next Generation (10606)

The key to maintaining sustainability within the geospatial industry lies in the engagement and making opportunities for the next generation. In this session we will listen to and engage with industry professionals who are going above and beyond to not only provide career growth but are also marketing the profession to new people.  Public Outreach and Awareness: Get Kids Into Survey: Trent & Heather Keenan (Diamondback Land Surveying) Workforce Development:  Apprenticeship program for surveyors: Tim Murphy (SAM - Surveying & Mapping, Inc.) Mentoring Mondays & Wisdom Wednesday:Trent Keenan (Diamondback Land Surveying) Training the next generation of surveyors: Dr. Youssef Kaddoura (University of Florida)

Coffee Break

Future of the Young Surveyors Network

This session provides an open discussion on how the FIG Young Surveyors Network and its affiliate members will continue to grow and keep the geospatial industry relevant.

Closing and wrap-up

After two long days of discussion, we will look back on what we learned and see what we can do to move forward together.

Sponsors: Platinum Silver