As demand for geospatial expertise grows, recent assessments have identified emerging technical and scientific skills essential for addressing environmental challenges and climate impacts. Workforce development efforts - such as internships, training programs, participatory research, and co-production projects - equip students and early-career professionals with real-world experience that builds both technical and professional capabilities beyond the classroom. This session invites contributions across Earth science disciplines that examine the evolving needs of public and private sectors, including state agencies, national labs, commercial space companies, and environmental non-profits. Presenters are encouraged to compare and contrast sector-specific skill demands and explore how complementary public and private efforts can strengthen the geospatial workforce pipeline. By highlighting effective training models and cross-sector collaboration, this session aims to showcase how we can cultivate a competitive and resilient geospatial workforce ecosystem prepared to meet the demands of a changing planet.

• ED - Education