Building a successful GIS career goes beyond technical skills—it also requires strong professional connections, continuous learning, and engagement with the broader geospatial community. This workshop is designed for students, recent graduates, emerging GIS professionals, and seasoned professionals who want to strengthen their professional network, expand their skillset, and discover new opportunities for career growth within the GIS industry. 
 

Attendees will hear directly from these organizations: 

• Geospatial Professional Network (GPN) 

• Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) 

• American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) 

• Women in GIS (WiGIS) 

• GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) 

Join this workshop as part of the UCGIS Symposium 2026 as they share how their organizations support professional development, networking, leadership opportunities, mentoring, certifications, and career advancement within the geospatial field. The workshop will end with an engaging networking activity designed to help foster meaningful professional connections and provide practical strategies for building their own GIS professional ecosystem. 

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