{"id":450282,"date":"2023-04-14T20:31:40","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T20:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uat.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/?post_type=blog&p=450282"},"modified":"2024-03-22T01:09:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T01:09:01","slug":"esri-ypn-chapters-coming-to-a-region-near-you","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/articles\/esri-ypn-chapters-coming-to-a-region-near-you","title":{"rendered":"Esri YPN Chapters Coming to a Region Near You!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Announcing 7 new regional chapters across the United States<\/em><\/h2>\n\n

Engaging the next generation of young GIS professionals has always been part of Esri\u2019s DNA. By promoting the power of maps in K-12 classrooms, Esri provides students with valuable tools to enhance critical and spatial thinking skills that guide them into their college years. The next step on this path of a lifelong GIS learner is to become a member of the Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) and stay engaged through joining a YPN Regional Chapter<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

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YPN was created to foster a community for higher education students who are exploring careers in GIS, those starting their career journey, or experienced professionals that are new (or young) to the GIS field. Members learn about the power of location technology, connect with like-minded peers and industry experts, and gain leadership experience that can advance their careers. We like to say “Esri YPN is a network for all.”<\/p>\n\n

The network has grown to an almost 20,000-strong community with members from all over the world. The Esri YPN team has hosted programs at Esri conferences since 2015 and is now expanding its footprint in the United States with regional chapters. <\/p>\n\n

We are thrilled to announce the new chapters in the following locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

YPN Washington<\/strong><\/em> DC<\/em><\/strong> Regional Chapter
YPN Redlands<\/em><\/strong>, CA Regional Chapter
YPN Denver<\/em><\/strong>, CO Regional Chapter
YPN St. Louis<\/em><\/strong>, MO Regional Chapter
YPN Philadelphia<\/em><\/strong>, PA Regional Chapter
YPN Charlotte<\/em><\/strong>, NC Regional Chapter
YPN San Antonio<\/em><\/strong>, TX Regional Chapter<\/p>\n\n

Join a YPN Regional Chapter<\/a><\/p>\n\n

A core team of YPN Ambassadors will host quarterly in-person meetups and can vary in format \u2013 a tech transfer, panel style, industry-specific trends, mentor Q&A, resume review, speed networking, and Esri partner highlights. Meetups will be hosted at an Esri regional office, partner office, or another venue.<\/p>\n\n

Benefits of attending these YPN Meetups<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n