COVID-19 News

We understand the growing concern associated with the coronavirus COVID-19, not only worldwide, but right in our state. MD APA Emerging Planners Group and MD APA Chapter are monitoring the evolving developments of the virus. We are committed to the health of our members.

AICP Study Group Sessions
Morgan State University has decided to suspend all public events held on Morgan’s campus until the end of the semester. This decision applies to all events hosted by the University as well as those being coordinated by external groups. We have decided to cancel the rest of our AICP Study Sessions. If you need assistance with studying for the exam, please email us at mdapaemergingplanners@gmail.com.

Career Reality Webinar


New planners and students have many questions about the planning profession. Hear-first hand from a planning hiring manager and a career management specialist on how to be strategic in your job search. Learn what employers are looking for and how to increase your chances of getting hired.

The webinar is on March 4th at 12 noon CT. The event is free, but you must be a APA member to sign up. To sign up, visit the APA page: https://www.planning.org/careerrealitywebinars/

Photo by Joe Szurszewski (CC BY-NC 4.0). Copyright 2016 American Planning Association.

2nd Annual Transportation-minded Happy Hour

Join the Maryland APA Chapter on Monday, January 27th from 5:30-7:30 pm for a Transportation-minded happy hour. We will hear from the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance about transportation in 2020, including likely hot topics for the upcoming legislative session. The happy hour will be held at the Monument City Brewing at 1 North Haven Street, Baltimore, MD. Light food will be provided.

Employment Opportunities


The City of Gaithersburg has three open Planner positions. Information about the positions can be found in the links below:

AICP Study Group

Are you taking the AICP exam in the Spring? Join the MD APA Emerging Planners Group and attend some of the sessions at Morgan State University. The session is open to everyone. If you are interested, please email mdapaemergingplaners@gmail.com