How to use the YPN Networking Space

[RosemaryBoone]

Welcome to the Esri YPN Networking space. This area is designed to help connect you with other professionals who are either young in their geospatial careers, are still discovering their GIS journey, or are now giving back as GIS mentors.

Create a post and specify how you’d like to connect with others. Here are some examples of how to use this space:

• Connect with peers in similar roles and industries (be specific in how you’d like to connect)
• Share upcoming events or event activities (conference socials, special interest groups, meetups)
• Offer mentoring opportunities or seek mentorship
• List training programs or seek best practices
• Stay informed on industry and GIS trends
• Connect on other relevant topic areas

Make sure to enter a best-fitting label from the list included during post creation. At least one label is required.

If you have any technical questions, please direct those to the Esri YPN Questions Board.

[WilliamTarpai]

Thanks Rosemary Boone - while waiting for the ESRI Academy Power Data-Driven Decisions with ArcGIS Dashboards to begin, I posted urging everyone to check out their country's SDG ranking https://dashboards.sdgindex.org/profiles.     Drill down to check targets and indicators under each goal that needs more data....    I am a retired UN professional, and am very interested to helping students and young professionals find entryways to gaining real-time experience while honing their skill sets.   Definitely had a wonderful career traveling to more than 100 countries that my employer help pay travel costs.

[PhilipStavrev]

Thanks for this helpful overview! I’m still early in my GIS journey, and it’s great to have a dedicated space like this to connect with others, ask questions, and explore opportunities. I’m really looking forward to learning from the community and hopefully contributing back as I grow. Excited to be part of YPN!

Philip

[stcastaneda]

Thank you for sharing!

[WilliamTarpai]

Hello again Rosemary and YPN members,   I am writing today to post a link to all of the videos produced during the UN Behaviorial Science Week - (3 weeks ago).  Embed Behavioral Sciences in Your GIS work during the SDG Challenge  

For those of you who spend time, please post your comments ranking the best for your colleagues.  I want to highly recommend BRIDGING BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AND DATA SCIENCE IN THE UN.   

P.S.  If you are interested in employment with the UN, and would like discuss potential Mentorships, also leave a comment.   (Being a UN retiree, with a valid UN ID, ask me about my experience escorting students around UN HQs - New York, Geneva, Nairobi, Bangkok, and Vienna) 

[EfesoaAtaman]

Very excited to be part of this community

[WynneMagura-Comey]

Hi, super excited to hear about the upcoming events in my area! Will some events be online, so remote access is available?

[WilliamTarpai]

BREAKING NEWS - anyone watched in real time the 

2025 World Bank Group Youth Summit: Youth-Led Innovation for a Livable Planet.    World Bank Youth Summit 2025