(Presentation Slides Zip File) Validating the Geospatial Competency Model: Pre-Workshop

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) competency model initiative is intended to identify core competencies—academic, workplace, and technical—that every worker in a selected industry needs to know and be able to do. ETA seeks to validate a competency framework Geospatial Technology that will: Give education and training providers an industry driven framework for preparing workers with 21st century skills in high growth sectors of the economy; Inform federal investments in education and training activities; Promote portability of credentials; and Prevent future duplication of effort by sharing research and information through a database of existing and newly developed competency-based resources. Join us for this informative Webinar that will introduce the draft Geospatial Technology competency model for the review and validation process that will continue in March 2010.

Workforce Solutions 2009 Update

Since 2008, The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has disseminated 541 solutions through the Workforce3One innovative solutions project developed under the Community-Based Job Training Grants and High Growth Job Training Initiative. This flyer provides information on the 2009 Updates to these solutions.

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Community-Based Job Training Grants (Round 4) Teleconference on Performance Reporting

On April 2, 2009 the Business Relations Group conducted a teleconference with Community-Based Job Training Grantees (Round 4) on Performance Reporting. In preparation for this call, grantees were encouraged to listen to a pre-recorded webinar titled: “1-2-3-4 9134 A Guide to Preparing your First Quarterly Performance Report”: http://www.workforce3one.org/view/3000905433277743821/info The teleconference reviewed key policy guidance and themes, responded to questions submitted in advance of the call, and provided additional instruction for preparing and submitting quarterly performance reports. The following materials were referenced on the call: 1) General Reporting Forms and Instructions; 2) ETA 9134 Report-Form; 3) Frequently Asked Questions documents (5 total); 4) Supplement & Glossary; and 5) Grantee Guidebook to Performance Reporting.

Community-Based Round 4 “Ask the ETA Fiscal Expert” Teleconference Recording (Recorded March 24, 2009)

This is a recording of a teleconference conducted for Community-Based Job Training grantees and focuses on the financial management aspects of their Department of Labor grant. The following Financial topics were covered during the teleconference: Administrative Controls Match and Leveraged Resources Equipment Procurement Audit and Audit Resolution Facilities and Other Capital Assets Intangible Property In order to assist you on the teleconference, as well as when you are preparing your financial reports, below are two links that will take you to ETA Financial Form 9130. The first one is a direct link to ETA Form 9130 and its corresponding instructions. The second link takes you to the DOL-ETA Financial Reporting page where you will find information related to grantee reporting systems and how to access DOL's reporting system. http://www.doleta.gov/sga/pdf/9130_Basic_JUL08.pdf http://www.doleta.gov/grants/financial_reporting.cfm Prior to listening to the recording, grantees are encouraged to listen to the following pre-recorded financial webinars posted on Workforce3One: Financial Management and Match http://www.workforce3one.org/view/4887/info Leveraged Resources & Intellectual Property http://www.workforce3one.org/view/4886/info Grant Management Requirements http://www.workforce3one.org/view/4913/info Financial Reporting http://www.workforce3one.org/view/4904/info

1-2-3-4 ETA 9134! A guide to preparing your first quarterly performance report (Presentation Slides Zip File)

The purpose of conducting these Webinars is to orient five new STEM Initiative grantees to the principles, methods and requirements of the Employment and Training Administration’ (ETA) grants management. As a result, grantees will receive the necessary technical assistance to effectively operate their grant. The first Webinar will focus on orienting grantees to the programmatic aspects of the grant. The second Orientation will focus on performance reporting requirements. We recognize this is a very small group of grantees; however a Webinar platform would support our delivery of these important topics.

'What's Working' in San Diego's K-12 Math and Science Education

The San Diego Foundation, founded in 1975, is a broad-purpose community foundation helping individuals, families and organizations carry out their charitable plans, with the common goal of improving the quality of life in the greater San Diego region. The Science & Technology Working Group of The San Diego Foundation is composed of community experts in science, technology and education and has a mission to enhance science and technology in San Diego by funding innovative research, emerging scientists, science education and access to technology. In fulfillment of its mission, the Science & Technology Working Group commissioned a report called "What's Working: A Guide to Effective K-12 Math and Science Education in San Diego County."

eSchool News Shares Resources on Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Geospatial technologies--including geographic information system (GIS), global positioning system (GPS), and remote sensing (RS) tools--have become increasingly important in our everyday lives. These technologies use "smart" maps that can display, query, and analyze geographic databases; receivers that provide location and navigation; and global-to-local imagery and tools that provide context and analysis. Using these emerging technologies will assist in building students’ spatial reasoning and content knowledge in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Workforce3One salutes eSchool News for developing a recent compendium of news stories, best practices, and other resources which are designed to help "integrate GIS and other geospatial technologies into classrooms and district offices." Many of these resources will have definite value for the workforce community as well.

eSchool News Shares Resources on Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Geospatial technologies--including geographic information system (GIS), global positioning system (GPS), and remote sensing (RS) tools--have become increasingly important in our everyday lives. These technologies use "smart" maps that can display, query, and analyze geographic databases; receivers that provide location and navigation; and global-to-local imagery and tools that provide context and analysis. Using these emerging technologies will assist in building students’ spatial reasoning and content knowledge in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Workforce3One salutes eSchool News for developing a recent compendium of news stories, best practices, and other resources which are designed to help "integrate GIS and other geospatial technologies into classrooms and district offices." Many of these resources will have definite value for the workforce community as well.

New Degree Program Leads to Careers in Civil Drafting

Western Nevada Community College’s (WNCC) two-year civil drafting degree program prepares students to work in a field with growing numbers of job openings. Students gain a full emphasis on civil drafting as part of WNCC Drafting Technologies program. In addition to learning basic concepts in civil engineering, they practice using computers to draft systems of pipes, map geological features, and complete other projects related to civil engineering. Courses were first offered at WNCC in 2003; the degree program was implemented in 2004 in response to local need for CAD technicians trained in using Autodesk software by local civil engineering firms. The curriculum was designed by a team of Civil Engineers representing local employers. WNCC remains the only community college in the state to offer a degree program with an emphasis in Civil Engineering, however, the Community College of Southern Nevada is also developing a program based on input from WNCC.

Danville Community College & Virginia Tech Implement Geospatial Technologies

A featured Cutting Edge article from The Regional Center for Applied Technology and Training at Danville Community College. Headed by Dr. John McGee, the Geospatial Extension program is working throughout Virginia with extension agents, pre-college and higher education, the Virginia Community College System, and local/state governments to create opportunities for citizens and organizations to apply geospatial tools to their jobs and everyday lives. To this end, the Virginia Community College System has made GIS software from Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) available at all community colleges throughout the state. Danville Community College recently installed the software on its campus, in part to facilitate the work students were doing on a NASA summer project. A two-day GIS workshop hosted by Danville CC will allow users to actually sit down and use the software in real-world applications.

Registered Apprenticeship Trends in Geospatial Technology

This report provides a brief overview of how the registered apprenticeship model is being implemented in the geospatial technology industry. The University of Southern Mississippi’s Workplace Learning and Performance Center is piloting the nation’s first Geospatial Technology Apprenticeship Program. Working with NASA and others in this nascent field, the pilot is designed to build capacity within community colleges to offer geospatial technology certificates and technology programs using the registered apprenticeship infrastructure. It gives participants the opportunity to count apprenticeship course credits toward a two- or four-year college degree. Apprentices who are not interested in pursuing a degree may be interested in the geospatial specialist, a portable Registered Apprenticeship credential that demonstrates the skills they have acquired. Initial indications are that the program addresses the industry’s workforce needs in several ways: recruitment, skills development, mentoring, and training.

Registered Apprenticeship Trends in Six Industries

A brief overview of how the registered apprenticeship model is being implemented in six high growth industries: Health care, Advanced manufacturing, Information Technology, Maritime Transportation, Geospatial Technology and the Military. The overview additionally looks at early trends and outcomes in recruitment and retention, skills development, productivity, outreach and education, capacity building, workforce diversity, leadership and sustainability.

The Geospatial Industry - An Overview (Recorded Version)

Many sectors of the economy are coming to depend on geospatial technology and information to aid in make more effective decisions and improve daily operations. The federal government uses it to manage forests, develop defense strategies, establish tax valuations and employ census data to determine voting districts. Utility companies use it to automate transmission and distribution networks and to build and service pipelines and communication networks. Cities are using geospatial technologies for applications as diverse as routing sanitation and emergency vehicles, replacing water mains, and matching equipment to job requirements. Private companies use geospatial information to make more informed decisions in areas ranging from site selection, to marketing demographics, to analyzing competition. Once a tool that was affordable only to the largest organizations, geospatial systems have become a cost-effective option for even the smallest organizations.

Workforce Development Models for Geospatial Technology

The Geospatial Workforce Development Center (GeoWDC) at The University of Southern Mississippi is part of NASA's effort to develop a well-trained geospatial workforce. The GeoWDC is designed to be a first source of information for geospatial workforce training and development. This report provide a competency model, which identifies the roles, competencies, and outputs for the geospatial technology industry.

The Geospatial Industry - An Overview (Presentation Slides Zip File)

Many sectors of the economy are coming to depend on geospatial technology and information to aid in make more effective decisions and improve daily operations. The federal government uses it to manage forests, develop defense strategies, establish tax valuations and employ census data to determine voting districts. Utility companies use it to automate transmission and distribution networks and to build and service pipelines and communication networks. Cities are using geospatial technologies for applications as diverse as routing sanitation and emergency vehicles, replacing water mains, and matching equipment to job requirements. Private companies use geospatial information to make more informed decisions in areas ranging from site selection, to marketing demographics, to analyzing competition. Once a tool that was affordable only to the largest organizations, geospatial systems have become a cost-effective option for even the smallest organizations.

Industry Focus Tool

Census Bureau’s analytical tool called Industry Focus will allow users to focus on particular industry sector characteristics.

Demand-Driven Incubator Sites - Employer and WIS

Department of Labor-ETA has funded a variety of system capacity building projects to advance a demand-driven workforce investment system. The Incubator Site project is designed to maximize peer-to-peer learning and information sharing while demonstrating the demand-driven principles of ETA.

Livable Wage Jobs

Provides information on how certain industries are promoted to job seekers.

WINs Governance Strategies

This is part of a series of reports on engaging employers in workforce development that provides information on how employers can use "governance strategies" to influence the direction and operation of their local workforce development systems for the dual purposes of improving advancement opportunities for workers and meeting the workforce needs of employers.