Connections Under Construction | Lunch and Learn

Virtual Lunch and Learn Supporting Emerging Professionals
April 29, 2026
12pm – 1pm

The future of the profession is shaped by how we support it today.

Join us for an engaging and interactive Virtual Lunch & Learn focused on real strategies local firms are using to successfully guide Emerging Professionals and Young Architects along their career path and what is most important to our Emerging Professionals and Young Architects.  This session goes beyond theory – bring together voices from both emerging professionals and firm leaders to share what’s actually working.

From navigating the path to licensure to buinding strong, inclusive workplace cultures,  this conversation will explore how firms can better attract, support and retain the next generation of talent.

What We Will Explore: 

• Archiectural Licensure: supporting the path to ARE success
• Leadership and Professional Development: Creating clear growth opportunities
• Mentorship & Firm Culture: What meaningful support really looks like
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Building a stronger, more representative profession

This is not just a presentation it is a conversation in a safe space!  We will have opportunities for you to share your experiences, challenges, and ideas to shape what support should look like moving forward!  We want to hear from you!

Why Attend: 

• Learn proven strategies from firms and emerging professionals
• Gain practical ideas you can implement immediately
• Contribute to a statewide conversation on strengthening the profession
• Help shape a more sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready architecture community

Who Should Attend:  Emerging Professionals, Mentors, Young Architects, Firm Leaders, Principals, HR & Talent Development Professionals

BRING YOUR LUNCH, YOUR PRESPECTIVE AND YOUR QUESTIONS!

REGISTER HERE