The Mentorship Journey

Commitment

• Approach the program with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

• Make time to participate fully in one-on-one mentoring, group sessions, and other program activities.

• Share experiences, ideas, and questions openly so others can contribute to your learning.

• Engage in respectful, professional discussion and debate.

• Complete requested progress reports and the final program report.
  (Click here to submit your progress report)

Benefits

• Build meaningful professional relationships with mentors, fellow mentees, and experienced planners.

• Expand your professional network across different areas of planning practice.

• Receive career guidance, goal-setting support, and insight into advancement opportunities.

• Learn from experienced planners about best practices and approaches to contemporary planning challenges.

• Develop communication skills in both in-person and virtual professional settings.

• Gain technical guidance and exposure to planning tools and software, such as QGIS and ArcGIS.

• Apply new skills to real-world planning issues and gain practical experience.

• Receive a certificate recognizing successful completion of the program.

Commitments

• Approach the program with openness and a willingness to both teach and learn.

• Make time to participate fully with your mentee and in program activities.

• Share your professional experience, knowledge, and lessons learned in ways that support the development of emerging planners.

• Provide honest, constructive guidance on career goals, advancement, and work-related challenges.

• Share technical knowledge and, when appropriate, provide guidance on planning tools and software.

• Identify opportunities for mentees to apply new skills and gain practical experience.

• Maintain appropriate confidentiality in conversations with mentees and other program participants.

• Engage in respectful, professional discussion and debate.

• Complete requested progress reports and the final program report.
  (Need link to Mentor Progress Report)

Benefits

• Invest in and support the next generation of planning professionals.

• Build meaningful relationships with emerging professionals and expand your professional network.

• Share your knowledge and experience while gaining fresh perspectives from emerging planners.

• Strengthen mentoring, communication, and leadership skills.

• Connect with colleagues and professionals across different areas of planning practice.

• Receive recognition for your contributions and successful completion of the program.

Commitments

• Thoughtfully pair mentees and mentors based on interests, areas of specialization, professional experience, and career goals.

• Facilitate group sessions featuring experienced planners and provide opportunities for meaningful discussion and Q&A.

• Provide curated resources that encourage discussion, reflection, and continued learning.

• Serve as a resource for participants and provide guidance when questions or concerns arise.

• Review progress and final reports to identify opportunities to strengthen and improve the program.