Bridging the Gap – What Firms Need from Graduates The architectural profession laments the schools aren’t doing enough to ‘’train’’ graduates to make immediate contributions to practice while students are searching for ways to ensure their marketability and prosperity. AIA California’s Architectural Education Task Force is hosting a conversation to hear from practioners about what skills are missing that if taught, would have an immediate impact on starting wages. Speakers Co-moderator: Michael Hricak, FAIA | Adjunct Associate Professor, Professional Practice | University of Southern California Co-moderator: Amy Eliot, AIA, LEED AP BD+C | Design Principal | Dreyfuss + Blackford

Architecture, Belonging, Connection (ABC) - Candid Conversations about: Bridging the GapDate/ TimeWednesday, July 26, 2023 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)DescriptionBridging the Gap – What Firms Need from GraduatesThe architectural profession laments the schools aren’t doing enough to ‘’train’’ graduates to make immediate contributions to practice while students are searching for ways to ensure their marketability and prosperity. AIA California’s Architectural Education Task Force is hosting a conversation to hear from practioners about what skills are missing that if taught, would have an immediate impact on starting wages.SpeakersCo-moderator: Michael Hricak, FAIA | Adjunct Associate Professor, Professional Practice | University of Southern CaliforniaCo-moderator: Amy Eliot, AIA, LEED AP BD+C | Design Principal | Dreyfuss + Blackford /*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}Video coming soon.