YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
maintaining membership. The 2018 presentation titled, “The Geologic Profession at a Crossroads” introduced a new member category that might be called “CPG-A”. This is an interesting idea because there is purpose in enhancing the CPG qualifica- tions for young professionals.
I also asked students at UC Davis and Sonoma State in California for their input on what kind of professional interac- tions they valued. Here are their ideas:
1. Desire more interaction with a wide range of geologic disciplines;
2. Would like conferences to have different types of table sessions (different companies, different disciplines);
3. Interested in podcasts related to geoscience mentoring;
4. Cyber meetings work better than traditional meetings but need both;
5. Being a part of out-of-state student section meetings is desired;
6. Open ended Q&A on careers (non-technical) as an informal meeting, intermittently;
7. Would like Young Professionals to speak to them as well as senior professionals;
8. Social beer bars are a must to help network-
ing and 9. Internship workshops every year.
I would venture to say that students are almost unanimous in supporting this wish-list.
Students attending our first international student chapter located at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, India.
What are the strengths of AIPG? And what actions can we take to most benefit all members: students, young profession- als, mid-career people and seniors?
A: Strengths
1. Our greatest strength is the CPG standard. Industry standards are lacking in many places and certifications and registrations in some states are ephemeral. State geological licensing programs are under threat. Young profession- als need a standard that is recognized and will always be around.
2. AIPG is currently over 7,000 members and special- ties within our membership are highly diverse. Over three quarters of the membership can be categorized as potential mentors, depending on their desire to play such a role.
B. Actions: Let us support students
and young professionals by creating two special programs:
Mentor James Jacobs, Clearwater Group with his wife and son, Mentor Robert Campbell, GeoSolve, Vasant Wagh, Professor of the Earth Science Department at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, India, Dave Kapler, retired South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief, the general manager of the 16 to One Mine and our UC Davis Geology undergraduate stu- dent Ronit toured the underground workings of the mine and recorded an Operation Unite radio podcast at this active mine.
1. Develop a CPG-A program that enhances the requirements for technical skill and high moral and ethical profes- sionalism. This program will include a number of training requirements that include communications, work eth- ics and values, tolerance building and problem solving approaches. All efforts will enhance employability because the young professionals will build their skill sets, communicate better than many other non-AIPG young profes- sionals and strengthen their tenacity to overcome academic, social and man- agement obstacles. New CPG-A mem- bers will be acknowledged publically, internally within our organization and in the industry at large. Once a person obtains their CPG-A, they will become involved in more leadership roles at Section meetings, maintain their con- tinuing education requirements, and eventually serve in a mentor capacity with other members. The credential improves opportunities to find profes-
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