What is PALM?

AIA Pennsylvania’s PALM (Promoting Advocacy and Licensure through Mentorship)

This is a program that is designed to foster meaningful connections between emerging professionals and experienced architects in Pennsylvania that may not have had such an opportunity in the past.  The purpose of the PALM program is to create a dialogue between registered architects, aspiring architects, and architecture students regarding advocacy, career experiences, goals, and thoughts on the past and future of the profession.  This program is intended to engage members at all levels of professional development and encourage the mission of AIA Pennsylvania by advocating the benefits of licensure for architectural grads and the importance of advocacy for all members. 

This program emphasizes:

• Career Development – Guidance on licensure, firm dynamics, and leadership opportunities.
• Skill Building – Exposure to project management, client relations, and emerging technologies.
• Community Connection – Strengthening ties within the architectural community across generations.
• Mutual Learning – Encouraging an exchange of fresh ideas, creativity, and industry wisdom

Please Join us no matter what stage of your career you are currently in:

The Emerging Professionals Committee will be launching the 4th state-wide virtual PALM program beginning with our kickoff meeting on October 8th at 6pm via zoom. This is a unique opportunity for architects, emerging professionals, and architectural students from all over Pennsylvania to connect with mentors in chapters other than their own. 

How to Participate:

• Sign up using the registration Link
• Attend the Kick-off Zoom Call on October 8th at 6pm
• Meet your group
• Attend your smaller group meetings (3-4 meetings of 1 hour)
• Participate! Share your knowledge and ask questions.

If you have any additional questions about PALM please contact EPiC Staff Liaison Susan Frear at sfrear@aiapa.org.  The deadline to register is October 3, 2025