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Geospatial Workforce Institute

Surveying career training, CST preparation, and workforce pathways

Build Your Future Surveying Workforce

Use structured training to help new hires learn faster, support current employees preparing for CST Level 1, and strengthen your company’s talent pipeline.

  • ✔ Entry-level surveying fundamentals
  • ✔ CST Level 1 preparation
  • ✔ Employee development support
Geospatial Workforce Institute

The Workforce Problem Is Real

Survey companies need people who can learn the work, understand the terminology, stay safe in the field, and grow into higher-value roles.

The challenge

  • Experienced surveyors are retiring
  • Entry-level applicants often know little about the profession
  • Training new hires takes time away from production
  • Good workers need a visible path for advancement

The opportunity

  • Give new hires a structured foundation before or during onboarding
  • Support employees preparing for CST Level 1
  • Create a clearer technician-to-crew-leader pathway
  • Help build loyalty by investing in employee growth

How We Support Your Company

New Hire Training

Use the program to introduce safety, equipment, measurements, field procedures, and survey math in a structured way.

CST Level 1 Support

Give motivated employees a practical path to certification preparation and professional growth.

Talent Pipeline

Connect with individuals and schools that are building interest in surveying careers.

Who This Helps

Brand-New Employees

Help them understand what crews do, why accuracy matters, and how field work connects to the final product.

Promising Field Staff

Support employees who are ready for more responsibility but need a stronger technical foundation.

Company Leaders

Create a more repeatable training process instead of relying only on informal on-the-job instruction.

Possible Company Use Cases

Training

  • Pre-employment preparation
  • New-hire onboarding
  • Internal CST Level 1 prep
  • Refresher training for foundational concepts

Workforce Partnerships

  • Support local school programs
  • Sponsor student access
  • Identify motivated candidates
  • Build a local surveying workforce pipeline

Train Faster. Grow Your People. Build the Pipeline.

If your company needs better entry-level readiness or a stronger CST preparation pathway, let’s talk.