PIA Presents: First Coat Walking Tour

Listen up YPs! It's that time of year again! Driven by the desire to make art and culture accessible, First Coat Festival is again turning the City of Toowoomba into one of Australia's largest outdoor galleries. Now, it's no secret that YPs love interactive public art, laneways, coffee, exploring and beers. Which is why we are road tripping to Toowoomba for the Planning Institute of Australia's First Coat Walking Tour! 

We are meeting our Tour Guides (aka a couple of our favourite Toowoomba locals) at 2pm on Saturday 20 May 2017 at Ground Up Espresso Bar, Searle's Walk. Make sure you register and grab your ticket before 15 May 2017 or you might miss out. Jump across to the PIA website for more event info! 

For more information on the First Coat Festival, check out their website: www.firstcoat.com.au or watch this sweet video from the 2016 First Coat Festival. 

Introducing: YP Back 2 Basics

Queensland Young Planners is excited to launch the inaugural young planner professional development series - YP BACK TO BASICS. 

The series will make its debut in 2017 and will cater specifically to young planners through themed seminars tailored to provide essential knowledge and skills to students, graduates and emerging professionals. These seminars will provide attendees the opportunity to hear from planning professionals, young planners and industry experts in an environment that fosters learning and growth with like-minded peers. 

Attendance to the YP Back to Basics Series is strictly limited, so jump over to the PIA Events page and book now to secure your seat today!!

Book the full series by Monday 22 May 2017 and get 3 for the price of 2!

YP Back to Basics #1 - Creating Good Developments

Thursday 25 May 2017 5:30 pm at Queensland University of Technology, P Block, Level 6

This event will prompt converstation on the Planner's role in creating good developments. Let by YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) QLD. Creating Good Development is also the launch of the YP Back to Basics Series which makes its debut in 2017. Register here. 

YP Back to Basics #2 - Planning 101

Thursday 6 July 2017 5:45 pm at Queensland University of Technology, P Block, Level 6

If you are interested in gaining more than textbook knowledge of planning, then this is the event for you. The YP Back to Basics Series - Planning 101 event will aim to provide Young Planners with essential knowledge and skills (i.e. Planning 101) by delivering three themed sessions covering Technical Skills, Planning Skills and the Planner's Role. Register here. 

YP Back to Basics #3 - Secure Your Position

Thursday 21 September 2017 5:45 pm at Queensland University of Technology, P Block, Level 6  

Are you a student, graduate or young professional looking for industry insights to aid your job searching, work placement procurement or securing that new and exciting role or promotion? If yes, then this is the event for you! Secure Your Position is the final event of the YP Back to Basics Series for 2017 and will provide you with the edge to secure your next exciting position. Register here. 

Keep an eye out for the YP Back to Basics PITP Editions. Coming soon!