Career Reality Webinars
APA's Career Reality Webinars offer members practical tips on job search and professional development issues for new and seasoned planners alike.
The no-cost webinars featured here are for APA members only. Paid webinars are open to all.
Upcoming Career Reality Webinars
The private practice challenge: going out on your own
Presented by the Private Practice Division
Date and registration coming soon
Planning Supervisor's Playbook Series
Need leadership development? Learn more, then get the course.
CM | 7.0
(Includes CM | 1.50 | Ethics and CM | 1.50 | Law)
Previous Free Webinars
Strategies for Successful Salary negotiation
October 23, 2019
Presented by Women and Planning Division
Careers in Food Systems Planning
September 18, 2019
Presented by APA's Food Systems Special Interest Group
Igniting Joy in Your Career
August 21, 2019
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Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Professional Pathways
May 16, 2018
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Mentoring at APA
April 4, 2018
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Getting Started to Get Ahead: From Interview to First Days on the Job
December 13, 2017
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Careers in Planning Beyond Planning
July 20, 2017
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Careers in Transportation Planning
April 7, 2017
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Cosponsored by Transportation Planning Division
Skills and Thrills for Up and Coming Planners
February 1, 2017
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Optimize Your Executive Presence
December 8, 2016
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How to Start a Planning firm
November 22, 2016
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Cosponsored by APA's Private Practice Division
City Manager versus City Planner Skillsets Discussion
August 10, 2016
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Careers In Transportation Planning
June 8, 2016
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Cosponsored by APA's Transportation Planning Division
Compensation and Salary Negotiations
April 13, 2016
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Working Abroad
February 10, 2016
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Cosponsored by APA's International Division