[JPP-Devel] Off Topic - GIS Certification Program

[Sunburned S. <sun...@gm...>]

I post this on the JUMP lists, although it is off-topic, and not directly=
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related to JUMP.

I am thinking about setting up a GIS apprenticeship program. Something that=
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would provide a viable alternative to working adults or young people for=20
whom higher education is not practical. (For costs or other reasons.)

The program would focus on on-line education and experience with volunteer=
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projects.

I am curious if there is an international GIS certificate to recognize=20
skills and abilities in the GIS field. I have checked in the U.S., and the=
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certificates available are for those with many years of education and=20
experience, or "software specific".

I thought of no better place to discuss this issue than the JUMP community.=
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I don't believe there is a more active worldwide community of GIS users.

Would any members of our community be interested in establishing the=20
requirements for an "International Certificate" in GIS? Is anyone intereste=
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in working together on an apprenticeship program?

If so, please contact me at sun...@gm....

Thanks,

The Sunburned Surveyor