I hope that most of you have seen the exciting new program that our EmAGN team have been working on – The ACT Mentoring Program.

We’ve done things a bit differently this time round and the program is open to all members (other than students).

So what is it?

Mentoring complements training at university and experience in the workplace, offering perspective on the broader industry and a greater understanding of the culture in which architecture takes place. The program pairs architects and graduates at different points in their career to provide support and guidance, in a setting that cultivates ideas and aspirations. Feedback shows that mentors often gain as much insight from the process as the mentees, and we encourage participation from a range of backgrounds and positions. Mentoring is an rewarding process that is valuable at any stage in your career. 

The program is open to graduates of the Master of Architecture program or Registered Architects, all of whom must be current members of the Australian Institute of Architects. I have signed up as both a mentor and mentee and I hope you will too. Applications have been extended and closes COB Wednesday 19 April 2017. For further information on the benefits of the program, please contact the ACT Chapter.

Rob Henry

ACT Chapter President