The goal of the Mighty Maps Institute is to provide students and educators an introduction to the world of GIS and mapping. Hands-on interactive activities are combined and tailored to apply GIS to real-world problems through phenomena-based learning. GGI partners with school districts and industry partners to engage in location-based projects based on needs within its schools or community.

The GIS Course strives to give theoretical and technical training to students interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career in this ever-growing field. GGI offers the only industry accredited GIS program in the State of Louisiana for high school students. GGI’s IBC prepares high school students and lifelong learners with tools they need to advance in workforce development and compete in a global job market.

Across the nation, middle school and high school students are exploring their world and creating interesting map products. This annual competition is open to middle and high school students in the United States. Since 2020, GGI ha guided students through this content, including a Caddo Middle Magnet School Student who won the national competition in 2022.

This two-day workshop empowers educators to integrate and enrich existing curriculum utilizing STEM and GIS. Educators are given the tools they need to help their students gain project-based learning skills. Training is designed to incorporate phneomena-based teaching methods for K-12 administrators and educators, especially career tech instructors and counselors.