Students and New Planners

Make Connections to Launch and Advance Your Career

You're excited about making a difference in your community, and you're not alone!

Whether you're a planning student or a new planner, APA will help you gear up for the career you want.

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Create an Account

Once you have created an account, you can join APA.

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Socialize for Success

Connect with peers and pros on campus and in communities.

• Planning Student Organizations interact with students, faculty, and local communities.
• Emerging Planners Network webinars provide valuable insights and practical knowledge.
• Young Planners Groups network with professional planners at the chapter level, opening opportunities to find mentors, plan and attend events, and volunteer.
• Join an APA division and share your interest in a planning specialty.
• Join the APA Students and Emerging Planners LinkedIn group

Be a Leader

Add your voice to the national planning conversation.

• Attend the National Planning Conference.
• Join the Planners' Advocacy Network.
• Serve on APA's Student Representatives Council.

Get Recognized

Compete for awards, scholarships, and fellowships from APA, its chapters and divisions, and other organizations:

• APA Scholarships
• APA Outstanding Student Awards
• Enter the Student Planning and Design Competition at NPC
• Chapter and division scholarships, grants, writing competitions, and more

Connect Online

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• Instagram
• LinkedIn page
• LinkedIn group

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