Architect-US Career Training Program

[Participants] During her second month as an intern in San Diego, a participant in our Job + J1 Visa Program began to feel more comfortable with her routine and fully enjoy the experience. Alongside her continued professional growth, she had the opportunity to discover the relaxed West Coast lifestyle, visit places such as La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, and Coronado, and understand that living abroad is also about learning from everyday experiences.

One of the most memorable moments was driving along the coast to San Francisco and taking in the Pacific scenery, the cliffs, and the small coastal towns. At the same time, her internship helped her build confidence, work more independently, and apply her technical knowledge to real projects. It was a month defined by learning, travel, and a growing connection with life in California.

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[Featured Company] WorK Architecture + Design is an all-inclusive full-service design company based in Louisville, Kentucky. They dedicate their efforts to unlocking each project's innate potential. It was founded in 2012 by co-founders Mitchell Kersting and Tyler Watkins with the intention of exceeding client expectations by providing creative and dynamic design solutions. The partners at WorK Architecture + Design are still committed to their design philosophy of making works that inspire and function, and they have expanded their reach to include National Clients, Consultants, and Partners.

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WorK Architecture + Design is a full-service architectural and interior design firm that offers a multitude of services like strategy and consulting, geospatial solutions, historic preservation, furniture design, sustainable design, drone services, and planning. Their expertise in Master Planning, Urban Planning, and Facility Assessment ranges from Residential Compounds to large scale Healthcare Campuses, City Planning, and Public Parks.

At WorKac they work hard to ensure that their practice upholds the one-of-a-kind spirit of each project while striving to create an environment that functions and inspires the users. They make it enjoyable for their clients to participate in the creative process through their collaborative approach. WorKac strongly advocates for collaborative participation in every stage of the design process, from conceptualization to implementation. They firmly believe that the success of their work depends on the mindfulness of the local community.

As a young architect any advice you receive will help you take firm steps when starting out in a new venture. With these 5 tips your career is sure to be more meaningful and successful in Architecture!

🔎 Don’t only focus on old guard firms! Find new firms!:Talent is not determined by age, yet your perspective on the world and how we can solve the pressing issues we face is defined by the time and age you grew up in.

✅ YOU are in charge of designing your Career!: Do not wait for someone else to decide where you are going in your career. At the end of the day, the responsibility is on you to be able to shape and direct where your career goes.

😉 Networking is the key to advancing in the field: If you know how to properly network, it will seem like a relaxed and enjoyable experience. As you will put yourself in situations to succeed by choosing which networking events to go to, or who you want to connect with to grow your professional network.

📲 Technology will help you, not take your job!: All the top-notch firms are working towards implementing new cutting-edge technology as much as possible.

💬 Education doesn’t end in school: You must stay ahead of the curve and bring new, fresh perspectives to the firm you are interning at. Beyond that you should always be improving and learning new ways to connect with your client and show them their vision through your craft.

Do you already apply any of these tips? Tell us which one in the comments!

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[Participants] Living in New York City often comes with the expectation that every day should be full of movement, discovery and productivity. During the first months in the city, it can feel difficult to stay home without thinking that an opportunity is being wasted. There is always another neighborhood to explore, another museum to visit, another restaurant to try or another event happening somewhere, and social media can make it seem as if everyone else is making the most of the city at every moment.

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