Excited to Connect: Breaking into a Career in GIS

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Hello, Esri YPN community! 👋

My name is John Doherty, and I’m excited to join this vibrant network of young professionals passionate about GIS and geospatial technology. I recently completed my Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems from Penn State, where I honed my skills in ArcGIS Pro, geodatabase management, and Python scripting for spatial analysis.

I’m currently looking to break into a career in GIS and am eager to apply my knowledge to contribute to innovative solutions in environmental sustainability and resource management. I’m excited to connect with like-minded peers, share knowledge, and explore new opportunities within the GIS community.

Let’s connect and collaborate! 🌍

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CallumD · Answer

Hi @JohnDoherty1995, welcome to the community!

Congrats on completing your GIS certificate from Penn State, sounds like you’ve built a solid skill set. Truthfully, I had never thought of furthering my education with a Postbaccalaureate Certificate, which is something I am now looking into, so thank you! Your focus on sustainability and resource management is really important in GIS, and I’m sure you’ll find great opportunities ahead. Looking forward to connecting and seeing where GIS takes you!