CANDIDATE FOR NATIONAL EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONAL
It is a great honor and privilege to be nominated for the Early Career Professional on the 2022 AIPG National Executive Committee. If elected for this position, I yearn to leave an impact within this organization, raise further awareness, and increase diversity. I long to continue promoting student and early career professionals to participate and volunteer with AIPG, and to optimize the resources our organization provides. This will not be an easy task, however, with your help, we can continue to move this organization forward, and sculpt a path for the success of our members.
I originally learned about AIPG back in 2013/2014, after visiting the booth set up at the GSA Annual Conference in Denver. I signed up as a student member but was limited to TPG Journal and AIPG’s online resources. This was due to the University of North Dakota not having an AIPG stu- dent chapter. Growing up in Minnesota, I felt a need to get involved with my State’s chapter. My first AIPG event was at the 2017 MN Section Annual Meeting in Minneapolis. Just by attending this meeting, and networking with the attendees, I knew I wanted to be part of the AIPG community. In 2018, I attended the AIPG National Convention in Colorado Springs, where I developed a vast network of industry professionals and participated in field excursions. The following year, I was an AIPG booth volunteer for the 2019 GSA Annual Conference. I volunteered to reach out and connect with students and early career professionals. Along with these events, I am also the current AIPG Representative on GSA’s Professional Development Committee.
What originally interested me in AIPG, was the superb level of professionalism, the high standards of ethical conduct, and the organization’s mission of supporting the development of future geoscience professionals. By providing useful resources such as development programs, educational and networking opportunities, AIPG is contributing to the foundation for the geoscientists of tomorrow.
Even though AIPG has a multitude of resources available, many students remain unaware or have limited access to these resources. Unawareness can be impacted by low participation, potential barriers between professionals and students, and/or lack of access to information about these resources. There is a need for increased diversity at AIPG, especially with minorities and those with disabilities. Unfortunately, spreading aware- ness of our mission and resources is still a challenge. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, hindrances have increased both nationally and globally. Educational institutions, organi- zations, and the professional workforce have all been impacted negatively. Still, as a Community of Geoscientists, we remain resilient.
With the technical advances and our current adversity, our community has continued to connect and grow through various ways. This includes digital presentations, online classes, and virtual networking events for geoscientists to learn and com- municate with one another. Although there are barriers from time to time, such as technical issues, more geoscientists can connect through AIPG due to the flexibility technology does offer. Online participants are not restricted due to where they live and can participate from different locations across the United States, or even from another country entirely.
Candidate for AIPG National Early Career Professional
Dylan Young ECP-0358 Slidell, Louisiana
If I am offered the position as the Early Career Professional on AIPG’s National Executive Committee, I would like to reach out to communities who still lack access to our organization and the opportunities we provide. The job market can be volatile and challenging, especially when there is a lack of experi- ence. There is a substantial number of resources available at AIPG that can enhance personal development and growth. In my opinion, one of AIPG’s top resources, is our network- ing opportunities. I personally struggled finding a job when I first started my career. I had submitted around one hundred applications, called around and visited companies in person, but still had no luck for months. Then, out of the blue, one of my connections recommended I apply for a position they were affiliated with. Taking their advice and using them as a reference, I was offered an opportunity which led to more opportunities in the future.
AIPG helped me build my career, but I had to make an effort to communicate and learn about our resources. I want to use my previous experiences to promote AIPG and help obtain more students and early career professionals. Please join me to reach out, raise awareness, and inspire our future profes- sionals. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
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AIPG helped me build my career... I want to use my previous experi- ences to promote AIPG and help obtain more students and early career professionals.
Apr.May.Jun 2021 • TPG 27
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