Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs)
At MTS, we recognize that Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) play a critical role in shaping the future of marine science, technology, and policy. From pioneering research and innovative technology development to driving impactful policy decisions, ECOPs are essential to advancing the ocean industries.
What We Offer ECOPs: MTS is committed to supporting ECOPs by providing opportunities for career growth, networking, and skill development. Whether you're looking to enhance your technical expertise, connect with mentors, or explore new career paths, MTS is here to help you succeed. MTS defines ECOPs as an individual who is within the first ten (10) years of their marine related career.
Join our newly launched LinkedIn group for ECOPs: This space is designed to help ECOPs connect, share opportunities, celebrate milestones, and engage with peers and mentors across the global MTS network. Click here >>
MTS ECOPs Mission
MTS provides opportunities for its ECOP community to further advance their career through capacity development, training, and networking opportunities.
MTS ECOPs Vision
MTS contributes to the recognition of intergenerational diversity as a core need of marine research, engineering, business and policy making. Through our programs, we prepare our ECOP membership to position themselves as thoughtful leaders, trusted collaborators, and professionals.
Key Objectives
- Develop Skills: Provide accessible opportunities for ECOP members to develop new technical, social and leadership skills.
- Build Connections: Create opportunities for ECOP to have meaningful engagements with senior members of MTS that can result in long-lasting mentoring relationships.
- Explore Career Paths: Open career paths for ECOP members that want to explore alternative careers or further advance in their current track.
- Support Global Initiatives: Position MTS as a key partner to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development by bringing ECOP scientific and technological expertise that can be applied to achieve the Decade’s societal goals.
How You Can Get Involved
- Join MTS and the ECOP Community: Become a part of our growing ECOP community to access exclusive career-building and networking opportunities. Join MTS (at the discounted ECOP dues rate!) and select the ECOP Community when you sign up, or update your current membership profile to include it.
- Attend Events: Discover the latest in marine technology, share your research, and network with professionals at our events.
- Meet ECOP Members: Hear directly from ECOP members about their experiences with MTS.
- Stay Informed: Get updates on the latest developments in marine technology through the MTS Journal, Currents, and news stories.
- Get Published: Share your research by submitting articles to the international, peer-reviewed MTS Journal.
- Get Recognized: Nominate yourself or a colleague for prestigious MTS awards celebrating excellence in marine technology.
- Join Committees and Sections: MTS members can join any of our committees or local sections to collaborate on projects, workshops, and events. Get involved in as many as you'd like at no extra cost!
Need Assistance?
For more information about membership, or if you want help signing up for membership, contact the membership team at [email protected] or call 202-827-7176.
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