Here is some news that may be of interest to the California GIS Community:
NENA GIS Data Stewardship for NG9-1-1 Information Document (Version 2) Now Available
NENA (the National Emergency Number Association) is pleased to announce the publication of the NENA Information Document for GIS Data Stewardship for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), Version 2. The document provides guidance to aid the development of complete, accurate, and current GIS data layers to be used within NG9-1-1 systems.
CalGIS 2024 – Abstracts Due October 31, 2023
CalGIS 2024 is happening March 18-20, 2024 in Visalia, California
Hosted by California URISA, CalGIS features education and training, and ample opportunities to build your professional network and find solutions. There is no better venue to connect with the California Geospatial Community than CalGIS! Don’t miss preconference workshops and training, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking, and a Solutions Showcase in the exhibit hall. Attendance at CalGIS earns substantial GISP® Education Points. Presenting at CalGIS earns substantial GISP® Contributions Points. Submit a Presentation Proposal (due on or by October 31). Submit a Workshop Proposal (due on or by October 31). More information at https://urisa-portal.org/general/custom.asp?page=CalGIS.
Conversation on Tribal GIS, November 30, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Save the Date
The California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) will launch a series of virtual conversations with an Equity theme starting with a discussion on the use of Tribal lands representations in maps, Tribal Data Sovereignty, and access to GIS resources for California Tribes. Zoom registration link is at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd–rpzIqHtZqFGEcaQGSk6p8WPqaC1vR#/registration. Open to all.
The Geospatial Workforce Crisis: A Diversity of Pathways Forward
The Geographical and Geospatial Sciences Committee (GGSC) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is hosting a meeting on November 14, 2023, on The Geospatial Workforce Crisis: a diversity of pathways forward. This meeting will focus on barriers and opportunities to preparing government and industry for the geospatial careers of the future. Topics to be discussed include identifying the geospatial careers of the future, federal agency perspectives on building the geospatial workforce, and barriers and pathways to a diverse geospatial workforce. More information is at https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/41079_11-2023_the-geospatial-workforce-crisis-a-diversity-of-pathways-forward
California is hiring a State GIO – final date to apply is November 2, 2023 https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=394909
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