Young Architects Forum

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YAF is an outgrowth of a 1989 AIA Grassroots program. The issues raised and potential benefits visualized at that meeting led to the 1991 formation of a national YAF advisory committee to encourage the development of national and regional programs of interest to young architects and the creation of YAF groups within local chapters."]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"h2",[[0,[0],1,"Events to Foster Your Professional Development"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"We would love to hear ideas for future YAF events or any questions you may have!"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],0,"Email us at "],[0,[2],2,"YoungArchitectsForumSGF@gmail.com"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Networking + Social Events"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Want to get involved? Please feel free to attend any of our upcoming events:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"YAF Career Fair Social"],[0,[3],1,"\u200b"]],[[0,[3],1,"YAF Summer Social"]],[[0,[],0,"YAF Fall Social"],[0,[3],1,"\u200b"]],[[0,[],0,"YAF Winter Social"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Hard Hat Construction Tours"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In addition to the mentorship programs, YAF has been sponsoring hard hat tours. The annual AIA tour is completed buildings, and we wanted to show buildings at partial completion to teach students and young architects about construction and building systems. YAF tries to have several events like this throughout the year and we are always looking for suggestions. If you have a project you think would be good for a tour, please contact "],[0,[1,2],2,"YoungArchitectsForumSGF@gmail.com"]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"YAFSGF Tech Talks"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Want to enhance your tech-toolbox?!? Join us for our weekly YAFSGF Tech Talks where David Beach walks us through the newest and most innovation software out there. And sometimes he even brings in guests from Autodesk and Epic Games to talk w\/ the group - ! If you\u0027ve missed our Tech Talks so far, here\u0027s some links to what we\u0027ve covered so far. Watch the AIA Newsletter, YAF Facebook Page and YAF Calendar Invites for information on upcoming sessions. Hope to see you there! If you need to get on the YAFSGF mailing list, please contact "],[0,[1,2],2,"YoungArchitectsForumSGF@gmail.com"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[4],1,"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=srWI86WLbMs\u0026feature=youtu.be"]],[[0,[5],1,"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H3TLArYMh9k\u0026feature=youtu.be"]],[[0,[6],1,"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2XywLUAYdlk"]],[[0,[7],1,"https:\/\/youtu.be\/77axGFlcp8A"]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[0],1,"Want to get licensed, but need help?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"ARE Study Resources available"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) Resources are available to all AIA Springfield + YAF Members. If interested, please contact: Emily Whitty at "],[0,[8],1,"ewhitty@dake-wells.com"]]],[10,0],[10,1],[10,2],[10,3],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Study Better in a Group?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[9],1,"ARE SUCCESS TEAMS"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA Springfield wants to proactively support professionals\nseeking licensure. The task of passing all of the divisions of the ARE can be\ndaunting for young professionals and candidates face many challenges in\npreparing for and passing the exam:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u00b7 \nCoping with the high cost of study materials and preparatory\nseminars."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u00b7 \nFinding time to study while working."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u00b7 \nMaintaining the focus and energy required to pass all six\ndivisions in a timely manner."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u00b7 \nFeeling isolated by the process."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u00b7 \nFeeling overwhelmed because there is no set structure for the\ntests."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA Springfield believes our ARE Success Teams will help future\narchitects overcome these challenges through a supportive, small group setting.\nOur goal is to supply access to study materials, meeting space,\nadministrative support, and subsidized preparatory workshops\u2014providing\ncandidates with the tools and support they need to make the ARE manageable and\nattainable."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[9],1,"THE PROCESS"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Each ARE Success Team will be composed of three to six Associate members.\nTeam members will commit to taking one\ndivision in the month after the 9 week study period. They\nwill also agree to meet once a week during the scheduled time to share tips,\nexchange information, offer support, and commiserate with colleagues. Each team\nmember will be required to create a schedule, complete assignments, track their progress, and share\nwith the group to keep each other accountable."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA Springfield will provide teams with meeting space, access to\nstudy materials, and administrative and emotional support. Materials will be available\nso that participants can \u201ccheck-out\u201d their own copy of any of the materials\navailable for a given division."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[9],1,"THE GOAL"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Each participant in the group will pass the ARE and become one\nstep closer to becoming a licensed architect. 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Other than the benefits listed above, and additional ones provided by AIA National, all new AIA members receive FREE registration to the upcoming AIA National Convention."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"For up-to-date information, join the "],[0,[12],1,"YAF e-mail list"],[0,[],0,"!"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Newly Licensed"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Congratulations on becoming licensed! 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The YAF is both a place to connect socially with the design community and a venue to build leadership and advocacy skills. The YAF Director is responsible for addressing issues and discuss topics relevant to young architecture and design professionals in Missouri, working with AIA Missouri, the local chapters, AIAS, and Emerging Professionals to share relevant events."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"YAF\u0027s mission is to:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Encourage professional growth and leadership development among recently licensed architects through interaction and collaboration with AIA and allied groups"]],[[0,[],0,"Build a national network, and serve as a collective voice for young architects by ensuring that issues relevant to young architects are properly addressed by AIA"]],[[0,[],0,"Make AIA membership a valuable tool for young architects and encourage them to pursue leadership roles within the architecture and design community"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If you are interested in joining YAF or the YAF Committee, please contact youngarchitectsforumsgf@gmail.com!"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[0],1,"Thank you to our Sponsors!"]]],[1,"p",[]],[10,4]]}