Initiative area

Workforce & the Profession

Building career pathways and readiness for a skilled, adaptable next-generation workforce.

Priority focus

GER invests in workforce and the profession by building career pathways and readiness for a skilled, adaptable next-generation workforce.

This focus responds directly to one of the core challenges facing the geoscience enterprise: workforce pipelines are thinning as retirements accelerate.

What this area supports

  • Career pathway development
  • Workforce intelligence and reporting
  • Talent readiness across sectors
  • A stronger professional pipeline for the future

A resilient geoscience enterprise depends on people — students, early-career professionals, experienced practitioners, and cross-sector leaders who can meet the challenges ahead.