Emerging Professionals Working Group
Purpose:
The purpose of the Emerging Professionals/Careers Working Group is to foster the growth and development of professionals seeking a career in the field of GIS. An emerging professional is any professional who is in the first five years of their career. This includes anyone new to the GIS industry – both recent graduates and those experiencing a career change to GIS.
Objective:
Provide outreach to Emerging Professionals through:
- Conference workshops
- Virtual and in-person events
- Interview preparation
Outreach:
- Making the Most of TUgis, August 9, 2021 – Guidance for attending the virtual TUgis Conference: Link to Recording
- How to Build Your Geo-Brand in a Virtual Setting, August 9, 2021 – Learn how to establish a professional virtual footprint: Link to Recording
- MSGIC in the Classroom, 2021 – A series of interviews with emerging professionals across Maryland: Link to Recordings and More Information
- Virtual Lunch and Learn, 2020 – A series of hard-hitting virtual lunch and learn sessions for the everyday professional focused on adapting to, and thriving in, a remote working environment: Link to Recordings and PowerPoints
Participation:
At minimum, the working group should include representatives from the following sectors:
- Federal
- State of Maryland
- County
- Regional
- Private
- Academia
- Non profit
Organization and Process:
Monthly meetings take place on the last Friday of the month. Meetings are open to all MSGIC members and can be found on the MSGIC calendar.
Contact information:
Christina Gladmon: cgladmon@spatialsys.com
Mary Buffington: mebuffington@salisbury.edu
