This webinar is designed to empower students, recent graduates, and those aiming to launch their GIS careers. Our speakers will address challenges along their GIS journey, including working as a solo GIS department, selling the value of GIS to leadership, building professional networks, and résumé tips on landing that GIS career.
In this webinar you will learn:
• Being a One-Person GIS Department: Discover strategies and tools to manage and thrive when you're the sole GIS specialist in your organization.
• Selling the Value of GIS to Leadership: Learn effective communication techniques to demonstrate the importance and ROI of GIS to your organization's leaders.
• Putting Yourself Out There When Networking: Gain confidence with tips on how to network successfully and make meaningful professional connections.
Webinar speakers include:
• Jennifer Lana, GIS Manager, Cobb County, Georgia
• Molly Casey, GIS Project Manager, R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc.
• Oluwaferanmi “Feranmi” Akinyemi, Graduate Research Assistant, Kent State University
• Caroline Sampa, Sr. Readiness Lead, Esri