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Get matched with a mentor at the annual conference


Register for Mentor Match!

Are you planning to attend the WA APA conference? Take advantage of the new Mentor Match program! The program pairs experienced planners with students and new professionals during the conference. It is a great opportunity for career development and networking. To register or learn more, click here.

Why Participate?

  • Experienced planners get to meet enthusiastic new professionals and share insights and lessons learned from their careers.
  • Students and new professionals get to ask for advice on career development and get help networking.

Time Commitment

  • Participants attend an orientation session and at least one other conference event together. Beyond this, it is up to each mentor and mentee pair to decide how much time they spend together.
  • This is a low-time-commitment program. It only takes place during the conference, and is different from other mentorship programs offered in the state. 

How to Sign Up

  • There is a separate online registration for the Mentor Match Program, through SurveyMonkey. Click here to register!.
  • The registration deadline is Oct. 12, three days before the conference begins.
  • You must be registered for the conference in order to participate.

What Happens After I Sign Up?

  • You will receive a confirmation email within a few days of signing up.
  • You will receive information about your pair and the orientation session in September or October.
  • We encourage you to learn about your pair prior to the conference. This could include reading their profile on LinkedIn, doing a phone call to introduce yourself, and sharing resumes.

 

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