The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) aims to provide the resources and tools for early career researchers to develop the skills necessary to work and collaborate in the increasingly critical international and interdisciplinary area of polar research. To help achieve this goal, APECS will host a career development workshop in conjunction with the Oslo 2010 IPY Conference to provide professional development for young polar researchers attending this meeting. The workshop will consist of sessions on publishing research results, communicating science, identifying funding sources, alternative careers in polar research and leadership training. Experts from these areas, together with mentors from the senior polar research community, will share their experiences and advice with the participants throughout the workshop. The workshop will  take place right before the conference, and will last from the evening of June 5th 2010 to the evening of June 7th 2010.