Mapping Out the Future -From Peninsula News Article, ‘Summer School’ helps students stay on top of their game
By Michelle Fisher,click here to read full article
 
Another burgeoning profession is the focal point of a second opportunity at PVNET this summer: geographical information systems. This professional development course is designed for college students seeking careers in public planning and policy, geology, history, surveying and/or geography. The 16-week GIS course costs the same as an average college class, but four randomly selected students will receive free tuition if they apply by June 17.
 
“We will combine the Safe Routes for Cycling program with training on the most commonly used GIS software, ArcGIS,” Vegvari said. “College students can make a difference by improving lives on the Peninsula while adding valuable experience to their r/sum/.”
 
These students will develop Safe Routes GIS data encompassing RPV, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates and Rolling Hills, explained Vegvari. On the way, they will gain hands-on experience converting hard copy to GIS layers, organizing geographic data, creating and editing data, analyzing GIS information and designing maps.
 
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