Esri Young Professionals Network Blog

The 2024 Esri Developer Summit  (Dev Summit) provided me with an eye-opening experience showcasing what GIS can do in reality beyond mapping and visualization.

My name is Jing, a senior at the University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill. I am a geographer, statistician, and modeler by training who enjoys the beautiful complexities of the human-environmental system we see through the lens of GIS. This article is about my experience as a student assistant at the 2024 Dev Summit.

My name is Ashley Román and I am a Master of Science GIS student at the University of Redlands. I recently attended the Esri YPN Redlands Chapter Meetup at Esri’s HQ in Redlands, CA where I met some amazing GIS professionals and GIS users who are trying to immerse themselves in this field, much like myself.

In this blog article I will share with you my journey that led to my passion for GIS and my experience attending the Esri YPN Redlands Chapter Meetup.

My name is Kaitlyn Esman and I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science in 2021. While I wasn’t sure of my exact career path, I found that my degree was versatile and allowed me to work with managing data and information. 

This is my journey from entering a GIS career coming from a non-GIS background.

Learn about three different resume types that can help you to be more efficient in your job search.

At the 2024 Esri Developer Summit March 12-15, I participated as a Student Assistant through Esri’s student programs. I found myself immersed in a world where the latest GIS technology advancements were discussed and showcased in real-time.

My responsibilities were diverse and engaging; not only did I assist in the registration process, but I also facilitated various sessions and supported the Esri Store. This gave me a wonderful chance to meet and greet
attendees from around the world right from the start.

Join this well-loved, free massive open online course (MOOC) opening April 3 to learn the art of cartography and discover how to create beautiful maps using ArcGIS Pro. 

As a student starting in the geography/GIS field, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of knowledge around you by people already established in their work.

It can be hard to figure out which of the many subfields of geography is right for you.

This article serves as a guide to finding your GIS calling and talks how I found my own. 

This April, the American Association of Geographers (AAG) will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting in Honolulu, HI. A convening of over 5,000 geographers and geospatial professionals from academia, government and industry, this conference features a curated track of over 60 Careers & Professional Development panel sessions, workshops, networking events and other activities catered specifically to students and young professionals.

Dive into the vibrant world of professional networking as the YPN Charlotte Chapter unveils its inaugural Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) event!

🚀Join us on an exhilarating journey of connection, collaboration, and career growth. Discover firsthand the dynamic energy, inspiring conversations, and valuable insights that unfolded at this groundbreaking event.

Read about the YPN Charlotte Chapter's first in-person meetup and be part of the excitement that is shaping the future of professional development!

Become a YPN Ambassador to grow your professional network, stand out to peers and recruiters, and develop communication and leadership skills. Complete a subset of activities for your YPN Ambassador badge and certificate, then show off your badge to demonstrate your commitment to growing your career and expanding your network.