Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) offers a plethora of events, both virtual and in-person, designed to hone your networking skills, establish connections with industry leaders, and provide resources to bolster your career trajectory in GIS.
The following are five reasons to join the network:
1) Networking Opportunities
Attend our virtual networking meetups, various YPN chapter events, and networking socials at Esri conferences throughout the year. Join YPN to receive newsletter updates for networking events to meet peers in your field of expertise, network with industry leaders, and expand your professional network.
2) Knowledge Sharing
As you progress in your studies and in your career path, you need a space to share knowledge, including industry trends, research papers, best practices, and training opportunities. The Esri YPN provides a space for sharing knowledge through webinars, YPN Esri Community space, and our private YPN LinkedIn group.
3) Peer Support
When you join YPN, you're joining a network that connects you to peers through our in-person events at conferences, local YPN chapter meetups, and online events like webinars and virtual networking meetups. Engaging with a community of peers allows you to share experiences, challenges, and successes.
4) Access to Resources
Joining Esri YPN gives you access to resources on career advice, training opportunities, Esri internships and assistantships, professional development, networking tips, and more through the YPN blog, newsletter, and LinkedIn group.
5) Member Badge and Digital Swag
All who join Esri YPN get an email linking to your Esri YPN member badge and digital swag such as social media images and Zoom/Teams backgrounds. Sport your member badge to show you're proactive in growing your network and connecting with your GIS community.
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