Workforce Development – from the Classroom to Society

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is pivotal in fostering workforce development in meteorological and atmospheric science fields. This talk explores AMS's initiatives to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional integration, effectively nurturing a skilled and diverse workforce. I will highlight AMS programs that bring the atmospheric science curriculum into classrooms, support students during postgraduate and graduate education, and provide guidance to graduates enabling them to be successful professionals in their field. Through its multifaceted approach, AMS nurtures talent and shapes a skilled, adaptive, and socially responsible workforce that advances atmospheric sciences’ impact.

The American Meteorological Society’s mission is to advance the atmospheric and related sciences, technologies, applications, and services for the benefit of society.