About the Program
The vision of the Planning Associates (PA) Program is to develop and sustain a national network of agile and informed planning leaders who are capable of solving the nation's most complex water resource issues.
Each year, the Planning Associates program selects associates for this quality, year-long intensive training in USACE Civil Works Planning and leadership development.
Program Goals
The Planning Associates Program will develop planning leaders who are capable of executing today's USACE Planning mission and are prepared for tomorrow's mission challenges.
The goals of the PA program are:
- Provide an opportunity for journey-level planners to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities that will help them grow into expert planners.
- Develop future planning leaders who can influence the Civil Works Program, including study execution, planning processes, and development and application of policy.
Program Objectives
The PA program will develop planners through course instruction and hands on experience who will possess core knowledge, skills, and abilities in Civil Works Planning and apply them to influence ongoing activities within the Planning Community of Practice.
Resources
Planning Associates SharePoint Page (class handbooks and other resources)
Planning Associates Example Schedule
Sample Critical Think Pieces / Capstone Projects
Contacts
Institute for Water Resources POC
Webinars
2020
- Planning Associates Program Overview (14 May)
- This webinar provided an overview of the Planning Associates (PA) Program from Nate
Richards (Regional Planning and Environmental Division North). The vision of the PA
Program is to develop and sustain a national network of agile and informed planning
leaders who are capable of solving the Nations most complex water resource issues. The
presentation discussed details about the PA Program, tips on how to prepare for the PA
application process, application details, and observations and experiences on the
program from graduates.
2018
- FY19 Planning Associates Program (19 July)
- Mr. Byron Rupp, New England District, and the Planning Associates Refresh
Implementation Team (Ms. Joy Munch, IWR; Ms. Rachel Mesko, MVP; Mr. Nate Richards,
MVR; Mr. Jon Sobiech, MVP) provided an overview of the Planning Associates Program
and approximate due dates for application to the FY19 Planning Associates Program. The
presentation also addressed several new changes to the PA Program, which will be
transitioning to a two-year program starting in FY19.
2017
- Planning Associates Refresh: Shaping the Future of Planning Training (20 April)
- This webinar was presented by Kim Carsell (SPK), Maria Lantz (IWR), Karen Miller (LRH), Byron Rupp (NAO) and Jon Sobiech
(MVP), who are part of the Planning Associates Refresh Team. Participants were asked for their input on the Planning Associates
Program including skill expectations for program graduates, program issues and opportunities for improvement. Input from the
field will also be collected through interviews.
2016
- Planning Associates FY17 Program (7 July)
- Planners interested in applying for the Planning Associates Program joined us for the July 7 Planning CoP Webinar presented by
Ms. Camie Knollenberg with assistance from some Planning Associates graduates. The webinar provided details about the
program, tips on how to apply, and application due dates.
2015
- Planning Associates FY16 Program (16 July)
- Camie Knollenberg provided an overview of the FY16 Planning Associates Program, with input from past PAs, supervisors, and the
PA Program project manager
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