POSTPONED - WID: Meaningful Mentorship
**This program is postponed. Registrants have been notified, and a new date will be shared here and in all AIA Seattle and Women in Design E-mail communications when it has been determined.**
Successful mentorship programs help to diversify the workplace and build inclusion while retaining talent and supporting growth among employees. There is a growing desire for mentorship within the design professions, however, just as workplaces can greatly vary so does the format of successful mentorship programs. This event includes a panel and small group discussions aimed at providing design professionals with the tools and resources to build more robust and sustainable mentorship programs. Discussion group leaders, representing multiple design and engineering disciplines, will present a range of mentorship formats. We encourage participation from everyone of any demographic and career stage. The more diverse voices participating, the better discussions we will have.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Doors: 5:00pm
Program: 5:30pm
SUGGESTED READINGS:
“Mentorship & Sponsorship” Chapter 6 of the AIA Guides for Equitable Practice
“The Importance of Women Mentoring Other Women” The Atlantic
“When It’s Hard for Women to Find Male Mentors” The Atlantic
SPECIAL THANKS:
AIA Laddership, Arup, PCS Structural Solutions, Johnston Architects, NBBJ and DLR Group
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This program is presented by AIA Seattle’s Women in Design committee. Click the link to learn more about this group and get involved! Contact AIA Seattle’s Membership Engagement Manager, Connor Descheemaker, with questions or concerns about this program.
This program takes place in an accessible venue with zero-step entry and accessible restroom. Please note in your registration if you would like to be contacted regarding specific accommodations to fully participate in this program.
