Wing Mentorship
Founded in late 2019, Wing is a semester-long program that pairs architecture students with young working professionals who are graduates of the AIA Chicago Bridge program. Beginning at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the program has grown to include students from Illinois Institute of Technology and University of Illinois Chicago.
About Wing
Ideal Applicant
Wing is a semester-long program that pairs architecture students with young working professionals who are graduates of the AIA Chicago Bridge program.
Wing provides students with:
- Personalized guidance on academic and career goals
- Constructive feedback on studio projects, portfolios, and résumés
- Exposure to architectural practice in both office and field settings
- Meaningful connections that support the transition from school to the profession
- Connected architectural network that supports career growth
- Peer support
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Registration Opens: Week of November 10, 2025
Registration Closes: Friday, December 5, 2025, 5:00 PM Central
Cost: Free
"The Wing program has given me the opportunity to connect with a professional and get a glimpse of what my future in the profession can look like. "
Wing Leadership
Priya Iyer, AIA, NCARB
Elena Nentcheva, AIA, NCARB
Travis Rukamp, Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C
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