The field of Geographic Information Systems is a rapidly expanding field with new possibilities and opportunities constantly being discovered. As organizations of all disciplines from commercial, to government, and even educational, are realizing the potential of GIS, the demand for qualified workers is constantly growing. As this demand grows, specialists with the knowledge and abilities to integrate and operate GIS hardware and programs are becoming very valuable. Currently, the demand for quality people needed to fill these new positions is exceeding the supply, and job opportunities exist in nearly every type of industry.
GIS systems are powerful problem solving tools that can be used for mapping and cartography, forestry, remote sensing, geospatial analysis and many other uses. Although these systems are commonly thought of as mapping tools, they are also being used to analyze and manage human activities. These systems can helpful in the planning and decision making processes of any organization. GIS systems allow users to organize and analyze data efficiently and effectively, and with the right knowledge can be extremely productive.