Esri Young Professionals Network Blog

A wide-eyed explorer prepares for a great adventure at the Esri User Conference (UC) and is met with exhilaration and anticipation.

My name is Samuel Akinnusi, and this article is about my journey and experience as a first-time student assistant at the 2023 Esri UC.

A journey of crossing borders to seek geospatial knowledge and information.

In this article, we will embark on a journey of our own, exploring strategies and insights that can help you carve your own path to success.

It's been nearly two months and we're still on the high from Esri User Conference. We want to hear your favorite memories and experiences at this years Esri UC, so share your favorite memories below!

Resumes are more than just a list of your experience; they are a tool to market your most valuable asset. You!

Are you a young professional in technology? In this article I share a bit about my experience working in the technology industry at Esri, some of the challenges we face, and a few strategies to approach these difficulties.

Your geographic knowledge and training is a superpower in the professional world! Hear from GIS experts and how they exercise their geography backgrounds to succeed in their careers. 

If you ask any Project Manager how they came to the role, one of the common pathways is starting out in a technical role and organically growing into Project Management. This blog explores if GIS Project Management is right for you, how to grow into the role, and what type of professional development will help you succeed.

Hello, YPN community! Want an easy way to set yourself up for continued success this year? Register now for Esri’s free massive open online courses (MOOCs) on popular GIS topics. Each MOOC includes complimentary access to ArcGIS software and a certificate of completion—a perfect way to stand out from the crowd. 

GIS can be more than just something you do as a professional; indeed, mapping could involve activities you engage in outside work hours.  With your GIS skills, you can bring energy and knowledge to these activities, and conversely, these activities could even help you be a more valuable employee.  Moreover, these activities can encourage development of spatial thinking—a key skill for the Young Professional.  In this article I define spatial thinking and suggest ways for you to incorporate it and GIS and GPS into your everyday life, with a focus on fun activities! 

Are you attending a conference soon? Be sure to review and print this flyer containing tips and tricks to maximize your experience and grow your network. This flyer was compiled by URISA Vanguard Cabinet and Esri YPN and outline crucial conference tips and tricks such as:

• Networking tips
• Finding opportunities
• Presentation takeaways
• Going above and beyond
• Networking pitfalls