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I am happy to report that the data from 2022 to 2023 has of 61, and we could lose at least 50% or more of them over the
leveled off a little bit from the 2020-2021. We gained a few next ten years. This means that about 53 of you will be retiring
more Non-Resident Land Surveyors and only lost 3 Resident for good, and with approximately 33 Nevada students pursuing a
Land Surveyors. Thankfully, we are still looking OK… However, degree in Land Surveying, we are still in a shortfall. As you can see
I am sure we will start seeing a big difference in the next few from all of this data, we cannot fill the gap of new licensees com-
ing up through the education system and replacing the retiring
years, as all Baby Boomers will be 65 by 2030. The U.S. Census licensees. So again, this goes back to getting more of the younger
Bureau says there will be about 12,000 people a day turning generation involved. If you are in a position to hire staff, please
65 next year; that’s about 4.4 million in 2024. By 2031, the stop looking for the most experienced land surveyor available; hire
U.S. population over the age of 65 will number an estimated 75 the young person instead, train them from the beginning, and pro-
million, almost double what it was just in 2008. A generation of vide them with an opportunity to have a great career within our
this size transitioning out of the workforce will naturally affect profession. This is one of the most significant ways to help build
the economy in many ways. So, I am sure a few of you will be the profession’s labor force back up.
retiring in 2024; I only hope that the Information provided by The good news is we are still making an impact in Nevada.
Byron and GBC will help offset those numbers. Between the success of Professor Byron Calkins/GBC and the
Nevada State Registrants as of Fall 1986. College of Southern Nevada (CSN) approvals to continue creating
the Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying. Nevada is dedicated
to growing the profession! Be sure to
2023 DATA watch for announcements early next
year as CSN will begin hiring full-time
Age Range ALL Active PLS Resident Active PLS Non-Res Active PLS Net Change from 2022 Net Change Resident instructors! “Education is not the learn-
21-25 0 0 0 0 0 ing of facts, but the training of the mind
26-30 10 3 7 4 1 to think.” -Albert Einstein.
31-35 14 5 9 4 2 NALS Outreach & National FFA Con-
36-40 26 6 20 7 2
41-45 62 22 40 4 1 vention….
46-50 83 34 49 1 -1 I would also like to share my experi-
51-55 94 37 57 3 0 ence from last month when I had the
56-60 95 51 44 -5 -2 opportunity to exhibit on behalf of the
61-65 100 41 59 -6 -2 NSPS Workforce Development Com-
66-70 94 33 61 -4 -3 mittee at the National Future Farm-
71-75 50 22 28 0 0
76-80 23 7 16 -2 -1 ers of America (FFA) Convention in
81-85 4 2 2 -2 0 Indianapolis, Indiana, the Indiana Land
86-90 2 1 1 0 0 Surveyors Association (ILSA) and the
2023 Data 657 264 393 4 -3 National Society of Professional Sur-
veyors (NSPS) embarked on a mission
Fall of 2023 Great Basin College student enrollment. to inspire and inform the next generation of leaders and land sur-
Bryon Calkins provided Information in November 2023. veyors. This event, renowned for drawing young minds passionate

Overall Enrollment 2023 - Active 91 about agriculture and related fields, provided an ideal platform for
us to showcase the significance and technological advancements
We have 91 total active students for Fall 2023. in the land surveying profession.
33 - NV The DJI drone simulator provided by the National Council of Ex-
aminers for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) was a standout
58 - Non-Residents attraction at the convention. This interactive feature allowed at-
tendees to experience firsthand the integration of advanced tech-
36 AS degree seeking w/14 being NV residents nology in modern surveying. The simulator demonstrated how
50 BAS degree seeking w/15 being NV residents drones are revolutionizing the field, offering a glimpse into aerial
surveying techniques, data collection, and the practical applica-
5 Non-Degree seeking students (just taking SUR classes for licen- tions of drone technology in agriculture and land management.
sure requirements) w/4 being NV residents and 1 CA resident.
12 Students graduated last Spring 2023 REGISTRATION
I am projecting 6 students in the Spring of 2024. TOTAL REGISTRANTS .........................................................4,628
Enrollments seem to be down across all NSHE institutions. We are Engineers .......................................................................3,917
staying steady but will be concerned if we fall below 70 students. Land Surveyors ............................................................... 551
So, I am keeping an eye out. PE/LS ................................................................................. 160
RESIDENTS
The 70-number mark is significant because we should be getting Engineers .......................................................................... 913
a 10% completion rate (which is terrible but kind of the norm here) Land Surveyors ............................................................... 174
or 7 graduates per year, which is the NSHE minimum requirement PE/LS ....................................................................................87
for college degree programs.
RESIDENTS
I’m not panicking yet, but I’m keeping an eye out...every 10 stu- Engineers .......................................................................3,004
dents represent 1 possible graduate, so currently, I don’t have a Land Surveyors ............................................................... 377
lot of wiggle room... (End of Report) PE/LS ....................................................................................73
We currently have about 106 resident land surveyors over the age

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