Measuring the Impact of a Pilot Geospatial Technology Apprenticeship Program For the Department of Labor

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2010

School

Leadership

Abstract

The Geospatial Technology Apprenticeship Program (GTAP) pilot was designed as a replicable and sustainable program to enhance workforce skills in geospatial technologies to best leverage a $30 billion market potential. The purpose of evaluating GTAP was to ensure that investment in this high-growth industry was adding value. Findings from this evaluation showed that investments in geospatial technology competency development have the potential for high-systemic payoffs and sustained economic growth.

Publication Title

Performance Improvement

Volume

49

Issue

10

First Page

28

Last Page

38

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