Emerging Planners Group

Emerging Planners Group

The purpose of APA Minnesota’s Emerging Planners Group is to advocate for, connect, and grow emerging planners in the State of Minnesota. The Committee will collaborate with emerging planners through networking, education, mentorship, leadership, and advocacy. The APA Minnesota Emerging Planners Group Committee is welcoming to all who believe in its mission, at any stage in life.

If you are interested in being included in the Emerging Planners email list, please complete the EPG interest form.

2025-2026 Mentorship Program

Organized by the Emerging Planners Group

The APA-MN Chapter’s Emerging Planners Group is kicking off its annual Mentorship Program this fall!

For participating mentors, this is an exciting opportunity to volunteer your time giving back to the planning community and provide emerging professional planners with the skills they cannot learn in school. For participating mentees, this is a casual format to meet new professionals and learn industry knowledge in both group and one-on-one settings. Both groups will participate in events organized by the Emerging Planners Group during the mentorship program.

We are asking for participants who are willing to meet with their partner at least once a month from September 2025 through May 2026 to apply. There will be three planned events and hopefully some additional social events between.

The planned events typically last about 2 hours and are held on Wednesday evenings. The first event, scheduled for Monday, September 8th at 5:30pm, will introduce the program and allow time for new pairs to connect for the first time. The second event, likely to be held in January, will be a social event with a professional development activity. Lastly, the third event in April will focus on a specific topic and offer CM credit for AICP planners.

Individual meetings between mentors and mentees are self-guided and organized. The EPG co-chairs are available to help schedule, organize, or provide discussion topics!

Please consider this exciting opportunity! Sign up here by August 27th.

Questions? Contact the Co-Chairs: CJ Sycks (calli.sycks@tkda.com) and Gabin Kundwa (gabin.kundwa@hrgreen.com)