What Is PALM?

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

program brings quality mentoring to individuals in Pennsylvania that may not have had such and 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. 

New for 2024

The Emerging Professionals Committee will be launching the 3nd state-wide virtual PALM program beginning in late October 2024.  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?

Sign up using the link below.  All registered members will be invited to a kick-off Zoom (Scheduled for October 2, 2024 at 6pm) to meet the other mentors and mentees from across Pennsylvania.  Next, smaller groups will be formed which will include an experienced architect, newly licensed architect, designer on licensure path, and an architectural student.  Each group is responsible for meeting at least three times averaging every 3-4 weeks, for at least one hour each time.  These meetings will be scheduled independently amongst the group.

If you have any additional questions about PALM please contact EPiC Staff Liaison Susan Frear at sfrear@aiapa.org.  The deadline to register is September 20, 2024.