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  • EarlyCareer listserv
    The EarlyCareer listservopens in new window is an online resource for early career psychologists who are active APA members within the first 10 years of their doctoral degree, to discuss early career issues and to provide mutual support. This listserv requires APA membership in order to subscribe. If you’re not currently a member, join APA today and get the resources you need to help you develop new skills, deepen your knowledge, and strengthen your professional identity.
  • ECPLN listserv
    The Early Career Psychologists Leadership Network (ECPLN) listserv is an online resource to connect early career psychologists, within the 10 years of their doctoral degree, who have current leadership roles in governance in APA, APA Divisions, State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Associations (SPTAs), Ethnic Minority Psychological Associations (EMPAs), and related organizations. Listserv members exchange resources, discuss common challenges and goals, and seek consultation from one another in a friendly and supportive environment. The listserv is hosted by the APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP). APA membership is not required in order to subscribe. If you’re interested in joining the ECPLN listserv, please fill out the eligibility questionnaireopens in new window. You will receive an email confirmation within a few days of submitting your subscription request.

Advocacy

Committee on Early Career Psychologists

CECP supports the needs of early career psychologists within and outside of APA through advocacy and facilitating the development of resources.

About CECP

Division Membership

Some divisions offer special benefits to early career psychologists:

  • Professional development grants and awards
  • Free first-year membership
  • Opportunities for leadership development, mentoring, and networking

Dive deeper into what APA divisions can do for early career psychologists .

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Governance, nominations, and elections

As an early career psychologist, you have much to offer APA governance. Your perspective, energy, expertise, and leadership ability are all valuable and necessary contributions.

Date created: 2009