Emerging Professionals Institute

New in 2013 — an Institute specifically designed for APA members in the early stages of their careers. On-site registration is currently available.

The Emerging Professionals Institute is designed to be a highly interactive, small-group workshop that provides you direct access to the field's top professionals and a network of peers. What a great way to kick off your conference experience!

Who should register? APA members with 1 to 5 years of professional experience looking to challenge themselves in an energetic environment.

What will you learn? Strategies for standing out in a tough economy and growing your career in the right direction.

Workshop topics include:

• Marketing Yourself in a Tough Economy: What Does the Planning Field Really Look Like and How to Set Yourself Apart
• Getting Things Done: How to Be an Effective Employee
• Communicating Effectively: Building The Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Skills That Matter
• Planning Ahead: Where Do You Want to Be in 10 Years and How Do You Get There?

You responded, we listened.

In the summer of 2012, APA sent a survey to our students and new professionals to find out the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today's economy. The content of this workshop was developed based on these responses.

Emerging Professionals Institute 2013

Saturday, April 13, 2013
8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Fee: $125 Lunch included.

Make plans now to participate in the Emerging Professionals Institute at APA's 2013 National Planning Conference in Chicago, April 13-17, 2013.

You must register for this program together with your regular conference registration. Those not attending the 2013 conference are not eligible to register for this institute.

Registration

This Year's Program

Detailed agenda of the program (pdf)

Institute Faculty

Mary Kay Peck, FAICP
Principal, MKPeck Associates

Don Elliot, FAICP
Senior Consultant, Clarion Associates

Michael Blue, FAICP
Principal, Teska Associates

Frank DeSafey
President/Principal, Sequence Staffing

Craig Travis
Vice President of Recruiting & Employment Services, Sequence Staffing

View full information on the members of the faculty (pdf)

Questions?

For more information on the Emerging Professionals Institute, please contact Monica Groh, Director of Early Career Programs, at mgroh@planning.org.