Leveraging the Geospatial Technology Competency Model to Align Higher Education
Curricula with Workforce Needs
David DiBiase, CMS, GISPPenn State University National Geospatial Technology Center
National Geospatial Advisory CommitteeWashington DCDecember 8, 2010
Sponsors include the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program [DUE #0801893]. Author’s opinions are not necessarily shared by NSF.
2000-2003: Original GTCM
2005-2006: IndustryDefinition Workshops
2004-2006: GIS&TBody of Knowledge
2008: Skills in Professional Geography
2008-2010: New GTCM
62% of survey respondents agreed that Technical Competencies specified in the GTCM are inadequate.
DOLETA Competency Modeling Initiative
Competencies needed in many occupations and
industries at national scale
Competencies needed for various occupations within
an industry
Competencies needed for various occupations within
an industry sector
Competencies required for particular occupations identified
by DoL partners (e.g., GeoTech Center)
Requirements for specialized degrees, licensure, or certification
(e.g., GISCI)
Knowledge areas required for particular occupations identified
by workforce analysts
Management competencies
GTCM-based Curriculum Self-Assessment Tool
What NGAC can do:
1. Endorse voluntary self-assessment of higher education curricula relative to workforce needs identified by the U.S. Department of Labor
2. Ask GeoTech Center to develop scalable online self-assessment tool
Leveraging the Geospatial Technology Competency Model to Align Higher Education
Curricula with Workforce Needs
David DiBiase, CMS, GISPPenn State University National Geospatial Technology Center
National Geospatial Advisory CommitteeWashington DCDecember 8, 2010
Sponsors include the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program [DUE #0801893]. Author’s opinions are not necessarily shared by NSF.
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