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Increasing Younger member Participation

Why is it that the "younger" generation has such a hard time volunteering for things? In our area there has been a big decline in the participation in the AIA as more and more graduates come into the workforce.

What can you do for your AIA? If you have asked yourself this question, than its time to take action. Young Architects are at a pivotal point in their development. Everyone comes out of school thinking they are going to open up their own firm and life will be all Bilbaos and Guggenheims. Welcome to the the real world. It is tough out there. Where projects once had 2 or three architects interviewing for, now there are 6,7,8. Technology is taking hold more than ever in the profession and the need to keep on top of things is great.

Now is the time to get involved and realize the benefits of what it means to be AIA. Many of the interns, affliates, newly liscenced architects are missing out on the benefits the AIA provides. If you have a question, concern about architect, architecture, the profession, legal issues, insurance, name it. The AIA has resources to help you.

The most valuable thing for someone as a mentor to pass on would be to show those up and coming not only how to put together details for a building, but how to use those AIA building blocks to create a stable foundation for their years to come and what truly being an "Architect" is all about.

Created By: Ken Gallegos, AIA, LEED AP BD+C On: Wed, Dec 14, 2011 10:26 AM

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