GIS5945 - Internship Update
As part of obtaining the GIS Graduate Certificate at University of West Florida, a requirement is undergoing 130 hours of hands-on GIS related experience – this can be done in a few different forms, but I am attempting to undergo an internship experience. In order to obtain an internship, I considered the industry and type of business that may use GIS and sent correspondence when a business/governmental agency aligned with my goals. I’ve started an internship with a private environmental consulting firm. I will be expected to produce quality maps that indicate appropriate site planning, general environmental maps, and test my ability when it comes to creating flow in ArcGIS Pro/Online. I may supplement this internship with ESRI courses as it applies. I've also gotten a recent positive response from one of my local government departments. This department has a GIS Manager who has indicated willingness to act as a supervisor ...