GIS Career & Networking Fair
Mississippi Room (3rd Floor) of the Coffman Memorial Union
300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
The GIS Networking and Career Fair is an event put on by the GIS Student Organization at the University of Minnesota. It is free to attend and open to anyone interested in pursuing a career in GIS. The GIS Networking and Career Fair offers a chance to meet with prospective employers to learn about job opportunities, professional career advice or just to hear about the interesting work they do.
Vendors
Are you interested in having a booth at the Career Fair? If so, please fill out this Google Form to sign up for a table and register as a vendor.
Students & Members of the Public
Are you interested in attending this year's Career Fair? Please fill out this Google Form to sign up.
We're looking forward to seeing you there!
For more information or questions, please contact us at gisso@umn.edu.
Bolton & Menk is the premier GIS provider to local government agencies; our combined understanding of local government and GIS technologies allows us to provide innovative solutions. We currently have over 35 office locations and over 1100 employees.
Hennepin GIS produces data and creates maps in support of Hennepin County's mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunities for all.
Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI)
HEI is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Having been in business since 1968, we have provided outstanding client service and effectively managed our business strategy resulting in sustained growth. Our commitment continues to be meeting our client needs and providing a casual and productive atmosphere for our employees.
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
We are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota.
Our mission is to develop and support the GIS/LIS community in Minnesota for the benefit of our people and contributors. We achieve our mission through a variety of programs and activities provided throughout the year.
Master of Geographic Information Science program
Earning your MGIS degree from the University of Minnesota will benefit your career and give you the opportunity to make a real difference in your chosen field. Whether you use your GIS knowledge to empower communities, plan urban transportation systems, chart evacuation paths, help the environment, increase market share, or pioneer new software applications, as a University of Minnesota MGIS graduate, you will always be in the company of your field's brightest minds and top achievers.
Minnesota IT Services & the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo)
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is the information technology agency for Minnesota’s executive branch. MNIT builds, maintains, and secures the state’s IT infrastructure, applications, projects, and services. We deliver enterprise and local technology solutions for Minnesota state agencies that transform how government brings services to the people of Minnesota – including geospatial services. In addition to providing geospatial support to state agencies, MNIT is also home to the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo), which provides coordination, guidance, and leadership for the state’s use of geographic information systems (GIS).
Mortenson, headquartered in Minneapolis, is a leading builder and developer. Delivering innovative projects across the nation, including renewable energy, sports and entertainment, healthcare, and data centers.
Pro-West has been helping organizations in government and private industry succeed with GIS for over 30 years. Pro-West clients stay ahead thanks to our commitment to excellence, our mission to implement solutions that align with business needs, and our drive to embrace the benefits of emerging technologies. We are also an Esri-designated State & Local Government Specialty Partner, recognizing our team’s “expertise in state and local government, implementation and delivery of services that help customers succeed”.
When you work at Travelers, life’s most important moments become your life’s work. That means helping families feel secure, businesses to prosper, knowing that you’ve made a difference, and feeling like you belong to something bigger. It also means being part of a team that’s evolving to meet changing needs – from customer service to data science and beyond. If that’s more than you imagined in an insurance career, it’s time to join us at Travelers.
The City of Minneapolis Public Works
We build, operate and maintain the public infrastructure and provide services to the public in Minneapolis.
The Driving Force of U of M's Spatial Community
In addition to the vendors listed above, the fair will feature a GIS career panel, professional headshots, and resume review. See the agenda for details.