Workforce Development
The Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors is committed to building the future of the surveying profession through meaningful outreach and workforce development efforts. From engaging with students at career fairs and classrooms to promoting educational pathways and career resources, ISPLS works to raise awareness of land surveying as a rewarding and essential profession.
Volunteers play a vital role in these efforts. By representing ISPLS at events, you help spark interest in the field, share real-world insights, and connect the next generation with opportunities to learn and grow. Whether you’re introducing students to surveying for the first time or answering questions about career paths, your involvement helps strengthen the pipeline of future professionals and ensures the continued success of the industry.
Upcoming Events:
Below is a list of events ISPLS will be attending. To sign up to volunteer, continue to the bottom of the page.
| Event | When | Where | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Skilled Trades Showcase | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 8:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Whiteland Community High School Whiteland, IN |
This event brings together high school students from Johnson County area high schools for a focused, hands-on introduction to careers in the skilled trades. |
| CBIS Annual Career Day | Friday, May 8, 2026 8:50 am – 11:45 am |
Custer Baker Intermediate School Franklin, IN |
The Custer Baker Intermediate School Annual Career Day is an opportunity to expose students to a wide range of careers. |
| 2026 IGIC Conference | Wednesday, May 12, 2026, to Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
Bloomington Convention Center Bloomington, IN |
IGIC’s annual GIS conference will bring together professionals from across Indiana to share and learn how to develop, maintain, and use geospatial data and technology to support virtually everything we do. |
| “Mini” JA JobSpark for Fall Creek Valley Middle School | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Fall Creek Valley Middle School Lawrence, IN |
This is an opportunity to share career paths and showcase hands-on activities with eighth graders from Fall Creek Valley Middle School. |
| Indiana FFA State Convention Expo | Monday, June 15, 2026, and Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
Hamilton Southeastern High School Fishers, IN |
Nearly 2,500 FFA members from across the state will gather for the Indiana FFA State Convention. These students are exploring post-graduate career and educational opportunities. |
| STEAM Night at Victory Field | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Victory Field Indianapolis, IN |
Victory Field becomes the largest classroom in central Indiana on STEAM Night. Local companies will demonstrate how their products are used in careers covering science, technology, engineering, art, and math. |
| JA JobSpark | Wednesday, September 23, 2026, to Friday, September 25, 2026 |
Indianapolis, IN | JA JobSpark is a multi-day, hands-on career expo impacting over 10,000 Indianapolis eighth graders. JA JobSpark is meant to “spark” an interest in students and get them excited for their future. |
| FFA National Convention | Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to Friday, October 23, 2026 |
Indianapolis, IN | The National FFA Convention & Expo is about growing the next generation of leaders. With more than 73,000 attendees expected, the expo offers unmatched access to FFA members, educators, and advisors from across the country. |
Interested in volunteering, but no spots are available? Please email us at workforce@ispls.org with the event name and date, and we will add you to the waitlist.
Need to cancel your sign-up? Please email us at workforce@ispls.org and include the name and date of the event.