CGIA is organizing a speaker series and workshop focusing on the professionalization of GIS and career advancement. The sessions are scheduled for February 21st, April 3rd, May 15th, and another one in June (specific date to be announced).
All session are held from 12-1pm (PST). Click the Zoom links below to register!
Recordings and slides from previous sessions in the series available below!
SESSION 1: To GISP or Not to GISP? That is the Question! - Feb 21, 2024
- Dr. Jochen Albrecht, Ph.D, GISP - President, GIS Certification Institute (PDF)
- Nick Franchino, AICP, GISP - GIS Manager, LA County Department of Regional Planning (PDF)
- Recording
SESSION 2: What Other Letters Can You Put After Your Name: Certs & Degrees in GIS - April 3, 2024
- Al Karlin, Ph.D, CMS-l, GISP (Dewberry & ASPRS) (PDF)
- Bobby Viola, Senior Training Consultant (Esri) (PDF)
- Ruijin Ma, Ph.D., Professor & Department Chair (University of Redlands, Masters in GIS Program) (PDF)
- Recording
SESSION 3: How to Get Your Foot in Our Door? - May 15, 2024 (12:00-1:30pm)
Hear recruiters and managers from Geo Jobe, City of Long Beach Technology & Innovation Department, Esri, and Los Angeles County talk about their hiring process, what makes an ideal candidate for their organizations, and their perspectives on the current GIS job market.
- Behrang Abadi, Digital Services Bureau Manager (City of Long Beach) (PDF)
- David Hansen, CEO (Geo Jobe) (PDF)
- Joe Galarza, Senior Program Specialist (Esri's University Programs) (PDF)
- Mark Greninger, GIS Manager (LA County Public Works) (PDF)
- Recording
** NEXT UP! **
SESSION 4: A Lunchtime Mini-Workshop on Effective Delegation - June 17, 2024 (12pm-1:30pm)
Details Coming Soon...
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