What an Esri YPN member badge says about you
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Stand out to employers by sporting your YPN member badge and swag. Show you're proactive and committed to growing your network and community.
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The power of networking at conferences
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Building strong relationships during an internship
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Explore seven strategies and insights to help you stand out and make a positive impact during an internship.Read the blog -
Geographic knowledge as a workplace superpower
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GIS experts discuss how they exercise their geography backgrounds as a superpower in the professional world.Read the blog -
What it’s like to be a young professional in tech
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The Ethical Young Professional
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Are you a young GIS professional? Explore guidelines for exercising ethics in your geospatial career.Read the blog -
My Role as a Product Engineer at Esri
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Learn what it’s like to work as an ArcGIS Online product engineer at Esri—a job where geographic knowledge and software development intersect.Read the blog -
Trending ArcGIS topics and free training resources
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ArcGIS technology is constantly evolving. Discover new topics and features and explore free learning resources.Read the blog -
Esri YPN Chapters Coming to a Region Near You
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Esri YPN announces seven new regional chapters across the United States. YPN Ambassadors will host quarterly in-person meetups for each chapter.Read the blog -
Thriving in your new remote geospatial job
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Learn tips and best practices for navigating the unique challenges of starting a new remote GIS job.Read the blog -
5 Ways to Grow Your GIS Career with Esri Training
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Discover five ways young professionals can advance their GIS careers and stand out from the crowd with Esri Training.Read the blog -
Find Your Career Path Infographic
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Download this infographic designed to help you find meaning in your journey and ultimately discover your life's work.Read the blog -
Esri assistantship boosts student’s career
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The Esri Student Assistantship program connected Diana Beltrán with peers and GIS experts at the Esri User Conference, jump starting her career.Read the user story -
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I applied to Esri 64 times before getting hired. Read about my journey and the 7 life lessons I learned along the way.Read the blog -
30 conference networking tips
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Use these networking tips while at conferences to help expand your network and get the most out of attending conferences.Read the blog -
Career advancement options for young professionals
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Whether you are new to the GIS field or not, there are many opportunities to advance and expand your skill set in the workforce.Read the blog -
Charting your GIS career path
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Learn how to shape your career by advocating for yourself, building your network, and collaborating with others.Read the blog -
Build your résumé using ArcGIS StoryMaps
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ArcGIS StoryMaps isn't just for making interactive maps. Use it to communicate your accomplishments to stand out to potential employers.Read the blog -
Successfully navigate these five GIS trends
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Learn how to successfully navigate these five trends and how you can weave them into your own career journey.Read the blog
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Vanguard Cabinet
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The Vanguard Cabinet (VC) is composed of young geospatial professionals, and its mission is to engage the geospatial community.Learn about the VC -
Mentoring Network
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American Association of Geographers
AAG
Become a member of AAG to get access to a complete mentor list, attend regional conferences, and get exclusive resources on career growth.Explore the AAG -
Ethnically Diverse Geospatial Engagement
EDGE
Join EDGE to share enthusiasm for geospatial exploration and social impact. Discover a wealth of resources and collaborative opportunities.Explore EDGE -
Young Professionals Working Group (YPWG)
USGIF
YPWG is centered around developing activities and projects for young professionals in geospatial careers.Get more details
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