STUDENTS & YOUNG PROFESSIONALSBelow are numerous resources PCPG has compiled for your use. If you have questions please contact our Outreach Services Chair via Email. |
Resources FG examinees may qualify for Memorial Fund rebate Rebate applications for students and young professionals who pass the FG Exam are now being accepted. The rebate, made possible through the Barbara J Dunst Memorial Fund was established to offset the cost for the ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination fee for those who are not already reimbursed by their employer. This rebate will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information including guidance, application requirements, and exclusions, please visit our website at PCPG - Exam Rebate Application for March 2025 FG Exam. Applicants have six months from date of the FG Exam until rebate application period closes.
Explore a career in Geology 2022 Explore the various types of available geology careers. For additional information on the type of work a geologist may do for specific industries, go to PCPGs series What Does a Professional Geologist Do? web page. The American Geological Institute (AGI) also has career and workforce information. The link is on PCPGs Geo Links page in the National Geological Organizations section. Provides the latest figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), American Geosciences Institutes and other sources. For additional information, check the BLS, Occupational Outlook Handbook for geoscientists, hydrologists and other life and physical science occupations.
A panel of PCPG geologists talk about their experiences to help guide your transition from school to professional work or to “erupt” careers for young GITs and professionals.
The panel discussion is accessible for free from PCPGs webinar recordings page along with numerous other educational webinars for a fee. Networking Opportunities Subscribe to PCPGs free biweekly blast for geologic news and upcoming PCPG events. Be on the lookout for Continental Drifter's social events which are casual local get togethers held across the state and attended by area professionals. PCPG would be happy to host a Continental Drifter's social in your area to help young professionals and students network with other PCPG members. Contact the Outreach Services Committee Chair Vincent Carbone, P.G. for more information. Student or Entry Level Professional Liaison PCPG will appoint one student or entry level professional annually to serve as a Liaison/Advisor to the Board of Directors. This position will allow PCPG to better serve students and entry level professionals interested in pursuit of a Professional Geologists license in the future. If interested in exploring this opportunity, download the Student / Entry Level Professional candidate interest form for more information. | Student Outreach The PCPG Board and members actively promote PCPG through student outreach visits at numerous colleges and universities across the Commonwealth and neighboring states. Often the faculty request that PCPG also meet with small groups or individual students to answer questions, chat about different geologic careers and discuss the soft skills important in today's business communities. PCPG also participates in college fairs to network with students and provide career information.
For more information or if you would like to schedule a guest presentation please email the Outreach Services Committee Chair Vincent Carbone, P.G. Professional Licensure
See our Home page for testing dates and link for more information. PA Department of State: State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists |
