Architecture

This career circle is for any student who is interested in pursuing a career in the fields of Architecture, Urbanism, and/or related fields.

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Check out the “Jobs & Internships by Major” webpage on the School of Architecture’s Careers website to view currently open listings for UM students and alumni. For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake.

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The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)

Organization providing unmatched progressive programs, information, and resources on issues critical to architecture and the experience of education.

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Featured Jobs & Internships

Thousands of internship and job opportunities are posted on Handshake by employers specifically looking to hire students. The following job and internship opportunities were pulled from Handshake for your career circle.

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Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Access and explore on-demand LinkedIn Learning content (courses and videos) that can help you identify and build skills needed to be successful in your future career. Here, you can find relevant LinkedIn Learning content featured for your career circle.

SketchUp for Architecture: LayOut

Taught by Paul J. Smith
In this installment of the SketchUp for Architecture series, Paul J. Smith demonstrates how to link SketchUp with LayOut to…

Sustainability for Design, Construction, and Manufacturing

Taught by Fulya Kocak
Design, construction, and manufacturing are vital industries, but have you wondered about ways to make them sustainable while adding value?…

Maya: Natural Environments

Taught by Aaron F. Ross
Representing the natural world in a 3D program can be a daunting task. Autodesk Maya comes to the rescue with…

Construction Finance Fundamentals

Taught by Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
This course provides a preliminary understanding of the real estate development process and delves deeper into the construction phase. It…

Understanding the Architectural Design Process

Taught by Branka Knezevic
What is the role of an architect in the creation of a building? And what are the regulation factors governing…

Principles of Sustainable Development

Taught by SDG Academy
This course from SDG Academy offers you a great introduction to the principles of sustainable development. Get an overview of…

Improving Engineering Communications in Product Design

Taught by Erin Winick Anthony
Communication between stakeholders in the product design and manufacturing process is crucial for product success. But when everyone in the…

Archicad: Architectural Design Techniques

Taught by Robert Mann
While architectural design requires a good amount of technical know-how, it also requires creativity, clarity, and freedom to explore ideas.…

Revit LT 2025 Essential Training

Taught by Chanté Bright
Autodesk Revit is one of the most popular building information modeling (BIM) solutions today. And Revit LT provides an entry-level…

Kickstart Your Construction Project Management Career

Taught by Seyi Kukoyi
Delve into the foundational aspects of the construction management industry by exploring various roles, and understanding the key responsibilities inherent…

Enterprise Architecture in Practice

Taught by Dave Swersky
Enterprise architecture (EA) is largely an art that’s best taught by example. The alignment of technology and business strategies requires…

Construction Management: Reading Civil Construction Drawings

Taught by Jim Rogers
Construction personnel of all types need to understand the role that civil construction drawings, or blueprints, play in the construction…

Data for Architectural Design

Taught by Brian Myers
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Learning Industrial Automation

Taught by Zahraa Khalil
Industrial automation is the use of computers and robots to control industrial processes, like manufacturing, without significant human intervention. Used…

Architectural Materials: Designing for Excellence and Sustainability

Taught by Branka Knezevic
Materials are one of the classical bedrocks of architecture: the key component to designing beautiful, functional, sustainable spaces. This course…

SketchUp for Architecture: Details

Taught by Paul J. Smith
Well-built and organized SketchUp projects allow architects to have greater flexibility at every stage of the design process. This course…

Engineering Drawings for Manufacturing

Taught by Tarkka
Preparing clear, complete engineering drawings is a critical skill for nearly every design engineer. New engineers have traditionally had to…

Designing a Healthcare Facility with Revit and BIM

Taught by Eric Wing
A building’s interior defines many interconnected spaces, and the design of the building affects the way things move through each…

Practical Engineering

Taught by Grady Hillhouse
Engineering involves a lot of theory. But we don’t always get to see it in practice. This series teaches fundamental…

Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 Essential Training

Taught by Eric Chappell
Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 is a feature-packed design and documentation solution for civil engineering, design, and surveying. By mastering the…

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Skill Building Through Virtual Company Projects

Build valuable career skills and get a taste of industry experience via short virtual projects created by top companies across the globe on the Forage platform. Click on "View All Projects" to view all experiences for this career community. To check out projects across all the career communities and relevant practice interview questions, here.

Real Estate Law Experience with BCLP

Commercial Real Estate Experience with CBRE

Product Management Experience with Forage Academy

Solutions Architecture Experience with Forage Academy

GenAI for Proposal Generation Experience with EAB

Partnering with AI in the workplace Experience with Datacom

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Featured Industry & Career Guides

Vault offers comprehensive industry and career guides that provide insights into industry work life and advice for students and alumni on kickstarting their careers. You can access 170+ guides on our Custom Career Content site to help you explore career paths and gain valuable information that will help you make informed career decisions.

Vault Guide to Architecture Jobs, Third Edition

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Vault Guide to Design Jobs, Second Edition

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Cane2Cane Mentors

Explore careers, prepare for your future, and connect with industry professionals. Exclusive to our University of Miami community, Cane2Cane is a social network where 'Canes receive help navigating from college to career. No matter who you know, or don't know, connect and learn from professionals across 60+ industries who are eager to help you prepare for your career journey.

Mary Alice Kubit

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • President Mary Alice Kubit Interior Design, Inc. - retired
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Michael K McConnell, RA, LEED AP

Alumni Mentor
  • Cary, NC
  • Senior Project Architect Jacobs
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Elizabeth Fleischhauer

Alumni Mentor
  • Pensacola, Florida
  • Project Architect Bullock Tice Associates
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Jazzmin Reid

Alumni Mentor
  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • Project Architect Anderson Architecture
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Andy Mayobre

Community Mentor
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • Managing Partner Primstep Solutions, LLC
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Mikayla Riselli

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, Florida
  • Architectural Intern CARBONDALE Architecture
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Raul Sanchez de Varona

Community Mentor
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • COO / Director Of Operations MEC Development Associates
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Jason Brostoff

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Architectural Intern Studio Twenty Seven Architecture
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Soran Rostami

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Architectural Designer Ideye.e.No
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Nicole Sardina, MBA, MPH

Faculty & Staff Mentors
  • Miami, FL
  • Project Manager University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
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Eleanora M DiLorenzo

Alumni Mentor
  • Tax Expert Intuit
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Fawn Perazzo

Alumni Mentor
  • Practice Lead Fortimize
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