An Update on the AMS Best Practice Statement for Preparing Students for the Private Sector

The American Meteorological Society adopted updated curriculum guidelines for a Bachelor’s Degree in Atmospheric Science in late 2023. Several boards and committees within AMS have highlighted the need for curriculum that supports future private sector employment, including the Board of Higher Education, the now-permanent Mind the Gap committee, the Board of Private Sector Meteorologists, and other areas of the AMS where private sector employment is concerned. Over the last two years, the Board on Best Practices subcommittee has worked on creating the statement on ‘Best Practices for Preparing Students for work in the Private Sector.’ This Best Practice statement is intended to "provide guidance on skillsets essential to the private sector" and is referenced in the updated AMS curriculum guidelines for a Bachelor's Degree in Atmospheric Science. This presentation will provide an update on the status of the Best Practice Statement.