Young Professionals

We offer ways for members younger than age 36 looking to stay active in the industry or learn how to get ahead. You can explore the education and networking opportunities tailored to your interests.

YPs with SPE President Ganesh Thakur at ATCE 2011

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Get involved

• Find out if your section has a YP Committee and start contributing
• Join the YP Network to discuss career issues, ideas and events in an online forum
• Share your career experiences with college students through the Ambassador Lecture Program

• Get published in one of our peer-reviewed journals and be considered for Cedric K. Ferguson Young Technical Author Medal
• Nominate your colleague for a young professional award
• Request or become an eMentor
• Find out ways to enhance your career with certification
• Volunteer with Energy Education

 

 

The Way Ahead

The Way Ahead is a magazine designed for and edited by young professionals in the oil and gas industry. In it, you will find items of particular interest to younger members of the industry, including articles on finding your career path, improving key skills, and the roles of young professionals around the world.

View the current issue

 

 

Enhance your knowledge

Young Member Video Library

The library contains a collection of video resources for your learning and development. Topics range from career advice and personal skills to industry training and more. The library will continue to grow over the coming months, so keep checking back for new content!

Check out the library

Digital Energy Skill Kit (DESK)

DESK provides you with papers, journals and media snippets about digital energy sorted according to complexity. It has been designed as a wiki site, so feel free to provide feedback!

Register for DESK