FLIP is a great opportunity for students to learn about the world of urban planning and to get hands-on experience working to address planning issues in their community. FLIP is an opportunity to:
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Build your college resume and gain valuable hands-on experience.
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Expand and enhance your soft-skills to become a better listener, observer, writer, and presenter
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Learn how to become a community advocate, how to serve on a community board, and how to facilitate a meeting.
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Receive an optional letter of recommendation.
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Receive community service credit hours.
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Learn about new professions and possible career paths in urban planning, urban design, sustainability, public policy, government, transportation, engineering, environmental planning, water supply, community development, and public engagement.
For more information, please visit
www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/involvement/flip.