APA’s Upskilling Planners Initiative
About APA’s Upskilling Planners Initiative
As the world around us shifts, planners must understand the dynamics of change and adjust to ensure they can continue to create great communities for all. This involves adapting planning processes and approaches, as well as committing to continuous learning and upskilling.
APA has launched the Upskilling Planners Initiative to equip planners with the right skillsets to excel in dynamic environments shaped by evolving approaches and technologies. Our goal is to ensure that planners are fully prepared for the future and equipped with the knowledge, insights, and skills necessary to navigate changing environments effectively.
Feel passionate about shaping the future of planning? If you would like to be involved in developing skills-based resources and training, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sagar Shah, Senior Manager of Knowledge and Career Programs, or Amanda Acevedo, Career Services and Professional Development Manager.
Upcoming Upskilling Events
YOU’RE THE MESSENGER: COMMUNICATING THE VALUE OF PLANNERS
Part 1, Asynchronous Mini-Course: Available August 1
Cost: Free | 1 CM
The newest series from APA’s Upskilling Initiative, “You’re the Messenger: Communicating the Value of Planners”, will explore the perception gap between planners’ and policy insiders’ sentiments and will equip you with the tools necessary to advocate for the importance of planners. Part 1 of this series is a brand-new mini-course led by APA Marketing and Communications Director Liz Lang and APA Public Affairs Program Manager Brenna Donegan. In it, they will present the latest research findings on the current realities planners face in political spaces.
YOU’RE THE MESSENGER: COMMUNICATING THE VALUE OF PLANNERS
Part 2, Live Workshop: Thursday, August 14, noon – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 | 1.5 CM
Part 2 of the Upskilling Planners series, “You’re the Messenger: Communicating the Value of Planners,” is a live, limited-registration workshop also led by APA’s Liz Lang and Brenna Donegan, where attendees will practice applying the lessons learned in Part 1 to their specific, local planning contexts. In this interactive experience, planners will work on outcome-oriented storytelling with live responses from peers and the facilitators.