NC NOMA 2026 TRUE NORTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

"To Engage, Elevate and Expand your career trajectory."

Elevate the activities of minority Designers in the profession, social and political aspects of our communities by:

Supporting our members to advance their professional careers and successfully navigating transitions within their personal practice of architecture and/or design.
Providing experienced, confidential counsel for navigating your professional setting(s), community involvement and responsible expansion of your professional capacity.
Discover, empower and promote underrepresented mentees within diverse spheres of influence through professional development and design excellence.
Equipping mentees with tools for multigenerational advancement both laterally and vertically during your career.

*APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED*

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

COST?
- Free to NC NOMA Members
- Free with confirmed NOMAS Membership (Graduate Students)
Why choose NC NOMA’s Mentor Program?
- The NC NOMA True North Mentor Program is a direct benefit to your NOMA membership that helps guide and expand your career journey by creating opportunities to establish robust professional relationships with outstanding leaders in North Carolina’s design community. This program will provide thoughtfully facilitated interactions around key topics that a6ect you and your career.