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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The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)

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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Architizer

Architizer

Platform for architects to search for, evaluate and share building-products across teams to build better buildings and cities.

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GoGovernment: Federal Careers Guides

GoGovernment: Federal Careers Guides

Explore federal government career options across various disciplines with GoGovernment’s Career Guides. Get insights into agency job offerings, what roles …

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National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

Access licensing requirements across 55 U.S. states and territories and explore architecture careers to help you reach your professional goals.

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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.

Migrating from AutoCAD to Inventor

Taught by Thom Tremblay
AutoCAD users around the world are adopting Autodesk Inventor, the purpose-built tool for mechanical design, engineering, and manufacturing. While they’re…

Navigating Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Leaders

Taught by Lucas Joppa
Regardless of industry, the global business sector is being transformed around a common issue: environmental sustainability. Business leaders around the…

Wellness and Sustainability in Architectural Design

Taught by Branka Knezevic
In this course, explore the vital connection between wellness and sustainability, learning how to design spaces that not only support…

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…

Closing the Green Skills Gap to Power a Greener Economy and Drive Sustainability

Taught by Sue Duke
As nations and industries worldwide make commitments toward a more environmentally sustainable future, many questions must be considered. How can…

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…

From Drone to AutoCAD: The Workflow

Taught by Shaun Bryant
This course explores the intersection of drones and AutoCAD, focusing on the collection, management, and application of drone data for…

Revit 2025: Essential Training for Architecture

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Autodesk Revit is the industry-standard tool for practicing building information modeling, or BIM. In this course, author and consultant Paul…

AutoCAD 2025 Essential Training

Taught by Shaun Bryant
AutoCAD 2025 is a powerful designing and drafting software used to create precise 2D and 3D designs. In this course,…

SketchUp for Architecture

Taught by Paul J. Smith
SketchUp for Architecture offers architects the information they need to get the most from SketchUp, the intuitive CAD program for…

AutoCAD Architecture Essential Training

Taught by Shaun Bryant
AutoCAD is the leader in CAD drafting. AutoCAD Architecture is one of the toolsets available in one AutoCAD. Architecture adds…

SOLIDWORKS: Design for Mechatronics

Taught by Justin Flett
SOLIDWORKS is the leading software for mechanical design and engineering. However, it also offers a powerful toolset for generating mechatronic…

Architectural Practice Foundations

Taught by Branka Knezevic
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an architect, or what it’s like to run your own firm?…

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?…

Revit: Modeling European Historic Elements

Taught by Fanny Angeles
Historic European facade elements are a big component of architecture all over the world. Whether it’s a Tudor style roof…

Introduction to PLC and Industrial Automation

Taught by Zara Khalil
Learning about Industrial automation and PLC controllers can help in providing new opportunities for engineering students, new grads, and people…

Learning Rhino 6 for Mac

Taught by Chris Reilly
Rhino 6 for Mac is here. While it doesn’t have the exact same features as its Windows counterpart, Rhino for…

Space Planning for Architects and Designers

Taught by Branka Knezevic
Embark on a transformative journey with architect and founder Branka Knezevic of Plana Architects in this comprehensive space planning course.…

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…

Learning SketchUp Free

Taught by George Maestri
SketchUp Free is a browser-based 3D modeling and visualization tool from Trimble. It contains an online-only subset of the tools…

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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 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Solutions Architecture Experience with AWS APAC

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Work Ready Skills Experience with RateMyPlacement/DBL

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Vault Guide to Architecture Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Architecture Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Design Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Design Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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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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