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Architect Mentor Program (AMP)
Applications Due Friday, June 20, 2025
The AIA Wisconsin Architect Mentor Program (AMP) Leadership Institute features seven sessions throughout the year for Emerging Professionals, addressing important leadership topics to advance the relevance of our profession.
About AMP
This leadership program will focus on the value of looking inward as well as outward. The inward focus recognizes the individual’s professional growth and development within the firm and amidst their peers. The external focus is on the relevance of the Architect in the community, with allied professionals, and to the general public.
Program sessions are developed by industry leaders, members, firms, principals, and AIA Fellows. Ultimately, this program will give you the background and confidence to ask specific questions about your advancement in your firm, AIA, and the community. Participation in this exclusive program not only builds an individual but is also our profession’s investment in the future.
📝📥 To apply, download the application here and submit here by Friday, June 20.
"Don't ignore what you're passionate about simply because your firm is not currently focusing on it. There is so much more than the corporate world of architecture. Find your passion within the architectural field and relentlessly pursue it. AMP reinforced my passion for becoming an Architect as Developer by exposing us to so many avenues outside of the traditional role of an architect in a firm. If you want to learn more about the field of architecture outside of your office, apply."
Alec J. Brown, AIA
“The AMP program gave me the opportunity to explore different aspects of the practice that I don’t always see in my day-to-day work. It helped me understand where I might want my career to go and also gave me some good tools to get there in one piece. Perhaps most importantly, I met a lot of great peers and mentors through the program that I continue to have relationships with today."
Kimberly Reddin, AIA
"The AMP program surpassed my expectations in every conceivable way. Initially, I anticipated it would enhance my architectural knowledge, but it offered far more. The exceptional quality of speakers, diverse topics, dedicated program leaders, and engaging peer interactions made each session a joy to attend. The leaders excel at creating a supportive environment where participants can explore various aspects of architecture often overlooked in formal education, but integral to our daily professional lives. As a result, I emerged with a clearer vision for my career path and a supportive community to help me achieve my goals."
Aaron Klug, AIA
"AMP was a great way to connect with like-minded, forward-thinking professionals in the field of Architecture. These relationships, along with the excellent line up of speakers and course content made it a wonderful experience that every young professional should consider."
Kurt Peeters, AIA
"Don't ignore what you're passionate about simply because your firm is not currently focusing on it. There is so much more than the corporate world of architecture. Find your passion within the architectural field and relentlessly pursue it. AMP reinforced my passion for becoming an Architect as Developer by exposing us to so many avenues outside of the traditional role of an architect in a firm. If you want to learn more about the field of architecture outside of your office, apply."
Alec J. Brown, AIA
“The AMP program gave me the opportunity to explore different aspects of the practice that I don’t always see in my day-to-day work. It helped me understand where I might want my career to go and also gave me some good tools to get there in one piece. Perhaps most importantly, I met a lot of great peers and mentors through the program that I continue to have relationships with today."
Kimberly Reddin, AIA
"The AMP program surpassed my expectations in every conceivable way. Initially, I anticipated it would enhance my architectural knowledge, but it offered far more. The exceptional quality of speakers, diverse topics, dedicated program leaders, and engaging peer interactions made each session a joy to attend. The leaders excel at creating a supportive environment where participants can explore various aspects of architecture often overlooked in formal education, but integral to our daily professional lives. As a result, I emerged with a clearer vision for my career path and a supportive community to help me achieve my goals."
Aaron Klug, AIA
"AMP was a great way to connect with like-minded, forward-thinking professionals in the field of Architecture. These relationships, along with the excellent line up of speakers and course content made it a wonderful experience that every young professional should consider."
Kurt Peeters, AIA
Who
This program is designed to enhance the careers of emerging architects. Candidates are regarded as a dedicated, top talent in their firm, with high potential, goals, and drive to move up within firm leadership and the profession. Class size is limited. AIA membership is required. Applicants are limited to two from any one firm.
Fees
The fee for participating in this program is $2,400 payable to AIA Wisconsin. Fees cover all expenses related to speakers, meals, up to (3) overnight accommodations, and the 2026 AIA WI Annual Convention. The tuition does not include transportation to and from session sites, nor reading materials.
Commitment
Sessions involve monthly full-day programs from September 2025 through April 2026, with a holiday break for the month of December. The introductory session is two days with an overnight. The application serves as a commitment to attend ALL sessions of the program. Each applicant must have a principal sponsor within the firm. This serves as a commitment by the firm to provide the applicant full support to attend and fully engage in each session. The sponsor will review goals and expectations with the applicant prior to the program and near the program’s conclusion. A “check-in” conversation following each session is highly encouraged.
Selection
Participants will be chosen by AIA Wisconsin Leadership based upon the information provided in this application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Notification of selection shall be provided to all applicants by July 7, 2025.
Click here to download the AMP application.
Applications are due Friday, June 20, 2025.
