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Upskilling for the Future

So You Graduated. Now What?

Monday, April 27, 2026
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM CT
Location: HPCC, Room 430A
Division Endorsement: Planning and the Black Community Division
If you're staring at job postings wondering how to stand out, feeling overwhelmed by networking events, or unsure how to turn that business card collection into career opportunities, this session is for you. In just 30 minutes, transform from career-confused to career-confident with a proven roadmap to launch or shift your career. This isn't another theoretical lecture - it's an action-packed, interactive opportunity to walk away with immediately usable tools.
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Learning Objectives:

  • Identify key steps for transitioning from student to planning professional.
  • Develop an effective networking strategy tailored to the planning field.
  • Create a systematic approach to professional relationship-building and follow-up.