NC NOMA 2026 TRUE NORTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
"To Engage, Elevate and Expand your career trajectory."
The goal of the True Noth Mentorship Program is to Elevate the activities of minority Designers in the profession, social and political aspects of our communities by:
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Supporting our members to advance their professional careers and successfully navigating transitions within their personal practice of architecture and/or design.
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Providing experienced, confidential counsel for navigating your professional setting(s), community involvement and responsible expansion of your professional capacity.
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Discover, empower and promote underrepresented mentees within diverse spheres of influence through professional development and design excellence.
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Equipping mentees with tools for multigenerational advancement both laterally and vertically during your career.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
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Application Opens: January 12, 2026
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Application Closes: February 07, 2026
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Notifications of Assignments on February 21, 2026
*APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 SEAOSN ARE NOW CLOSED*
2026 SESSION SCHEDULE
Session 1 - February 26 - "Step Into Your Stride"
Session 2 - March 19 - "Step Into Your Voice"
Session 3 - April 30 - "Step Into Your Leadership"
Session 4 - May 28 - "Step Into the Practice"
Session 5 - June 18 - "Step Into Distinction" - Panel Discussion
Session 6 - June 29 - "Architecture + Culture Mashup - Panel Discussion
July 14-18 (RDC) and July 21-25 (CLT) - Volunteer in local NC NOMA Project Pipeline Camp
Session 7 - August 27 - "Step Into What's Next" - Reflecting, Committing and Carrying It Forward
