On a local level, AIA Triangle’s Young Architect Forum (YAF) is a leadership development program of the AIA College of Fellows. It focuses on professional development, leadership, personal growth, and other important subjects relevant to young professionals and interns early in their career. The AIA Triangle YAF provides various outlets and activities, both professional and social where young architects (those licensed less than 10 years) can get together and discuss topics of interest and provides a network within the architectural community to tackle issues that concern them.

AIA Triangle’s Leadership Forum provides access to a variety of speakers, design firms and activities for a select annual class of local Emerging Professionals. In lieu of other one-on-one mentorship models, this collaborative learning program design works to cross-strengthen the entire class through pooled resources and reflective practice.

The AIA Triangle Leadership Forum connects a select group of area Emerging Professionals (unlicensed members and those licensed less than 10 years) with top leaders and architectural firms across the Triangle.

The program consists of a curated series of events designed to create an open dialogue between established architect-leaders and participating emerging professionals. Through conversations, panel discussions, workshops, and office/job-site tours, the Leadership Forum helps facilitate the passage of knowledge across generational and hierarchical gaps.

Basic information about the process including how it works and what to expect at each step. The AIA provides several important resources to take advantage of when getting your license including free 18-month membership at the national level for new grads.

The AIA has important study resources available on their website to study for the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). Included in their study materials are the AIA Contract Documents.

The National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s (NCARB) Architectural Experience Program (ASX) prepares you for a successful career in architecture. Learn how to get started and take advantage of the AXP.

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is a nonprofit organization made up of the architectural licensing boards of 55 states and territories. Find some invaluable resources for getting licensed, becoming an architect and advancing your career, gaining AXP Experience and passing the ARE on their site.