Young Professionals
Whether you’re just getting started in your career or are looking to advance, EDUCAUSE is the place for you. Continue reading to learn more about events to jump-start your professional development, resources you can review on your own, a community to plug into and build connections, and tools for mapping your career.
Attend Events and Trainings
Hone your skills with these EDUCAUSE learning opportunities geared toward young and early-career professionals and competencies identified by new managers.
EDUCAUSE New Managers Institutes: June 2026 and September 2026
Professional Development on a Budget
Don’t forget: Scholarships are available for online and face-to-face events for EDUCAUSE members who demonstrate financial need.
Need technical courses? EDUCAUSE has partnered with New Horizons to provide a curated set of offerings for members in various areas: Information Security, ITIL/IT Service Management, Cloud, Project Management, and Data and Analytics.
Map Your Career
Intentionality is everything when it comes to career development. Use the resources below to map your career, find a mentor, and explore open jobs.
Psst! See pay ranges for specific careers in the EDUCAUSE Professional Pathways.
Dive Into Resources
EDUCAUSE has tons of resources for young and early-career professionals. Here are a few to get you started.
- Early-Career Playbook Series by Veronica Diaz
- "Early-Career Playbook: 3 Power Skills for Emerging Leaders"
- "Early-Career Playbook: Communication Is the Skill That Drives Everything"
- "Early-Career Playbook: Mastering Cost Management"
- "Early-Career Playbook: Strengthening Relationships and Agility to Lead Through Change"
- "Early-Career Playbook: You Can't Lead What You Can't Manage"
- Emily Perry, David Seidl, Sarah Buszka, and Wes Johnson, “Mentorship Matters: Cultivating Mentor-Mentee Connections [podcast],” EDUCAUSE Review
- Webinar Recording | Cultivating Confidence: Unleash Your Full Potential at Work
- Ryan MacTaggart, Colvin Prince, Sarah Buszka, and Wes Johnson, “Building Your Personal Brand with Social Media [podcast],” EDUCAUSE Review
Subscribe to the EDUCAUSE Rising Voices podcast to learn from young professionals in higher education.
Build Your Community
Building a professional community is key to developing your career. EDUCAUSE has virtual Community Groups to help you meet other professionals in technology and data.
Here are a few community groups that may interest you:
- Young Professionals
- AI
- LGBTQIA in IT
- Women in IT
- IT Accessibility
- Diversity in IT
- Asian Pacific American
- Project Management
Also, don’t miss EDUCAUSE Volunteer Opportunities, and follow the EDUCAUSE Young Professionals Advisory Committee for additional ways to connect.
Pro Tip: Ask your manager now about attending the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Denver or online! Scholarships for conference registration are available.
