EDGE Geospatial

EDGE Geospatial is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to solving some of the most pressing challenges facing the geospatial industry. Our work focuses on three core areas: addressing the industry-wide talent shortage, helping large contractors connect with small and certified MWBE businesses to meet diversity requirements on public and private contracts, and building broader community awareness of the opportunities and impact of GIS. Through strategic partnerships, training, and outreach, we aim to build a more inclusive, innovative, and prepared geospatial workforce and ecosystem.

Industry Challenges

The GIS industry is growing, but the talent pipeline isn’t keeping up. Many students lack access to GIS education, training, and career pathways.
EDGE’s Approach:
We partner with schools, universities, and industry leaders to deliver GIS training, workshops, and career development—building a diverse, skilled workforce ready to meet industry demand.
Large contractors often struggle to meet MWBE participation goals, while small MWBE firms face barriers accessing GIS contracts and networks.
EDGE’s Approach:
We connect large firms with MWBE businesses, offer technical training, and help small GIS companies become contract-ready—advancing equity and opportunity in the industry
Most people don’t know what GIS is or how it impacts their lives—especially in underserved communities.
EDGE’s Approach:
We drive awareness through public events, partnerships, and storytelling—making GIS visible, accessible, and exciting to the next generation of talent.

What We Offer

Education

The future of the GIS industry demands a highly skilled and inclusive workforce. We offer programs and resources aimed at building the GIS workforce, particularly with constituencies at the margins. Whether you’re a student or an emerging professional, we help you get the technical and soft skills that are demanded by industry leaders.
Job Platform

Employers need access to well trained GIS/Geospatial talent. We are helping drive employment growth by training and connecting top talent with high growth career opportunities within the GIS/Geospatial Industry.
Business Resources

Supporting the growing business community is foundational to what we do. In addition to supporting a growing workforce, we also provide contracting opportunities, networking opportunities and other resources for small businesses. Supporting small businesses is vital to long term growth of the GIS/Geospatial Industry.
Events

We host and collaborate with partners to curate events aimed at cultivating the GIS Workforce and advancing the GIS industry. We host workshops, technical trainings, virtual fireside chats and networking events aimed at growing and bringing the GIS industry together.