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AIGA Mentorship Program 2006

The Orlando AIGA chapter is now accepting applications for the 2006 AIGA Mentorship Program. The Mentorship program is designed to match qualify AIGA student members with professional AIGA members to provide the student with guidance in creative and personal growth. This is achieved through one on one meeting and correspondence and is culminated in the student’s development of portfolio-level work which is ultimately exhibited at the AIGA SPOT exhibit. The winner of SPOT will receive a $500 scholarship. Here are a few key points to consider if you are interested in applying for the mentorship program:

  • You are required to provide the most current transcript from your educational institution.
  • You are required to provide two letters of professional or educational recommendation.
  • You will need to complete the application form
  • Complete a one page, typed description of your interest in the Mentorship Program and why you are a qualified candidate
  • Present a minimum of 5 pieces of your work (educational or professional) compiled together in either pdf viewable format or in the form of a web site. Provide a brief description of the scope of the project, it’s objective, and any measurable results.
  • You do not have to be an AIGA member to apply for the mentorship program, you DO need to join AIGA if you are accepted into the mentorship program. Annual student fees are $75.

If you are a professional who is interested in being a professional mentor to a student you should complete the application process as outlined online. More details are available on Orlando AIGA’s mentorship page.

The deadline, November 17, 2006, is quickly approaching so HURRY – go sign up for AIGA’s mentorship program!

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  • Posted: October 12, 2006 01:16

    Kenny Roy

    I highly recommend the AIGA mentorship! It was worth every effort. It also landed me my first job in a design career!
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  • Posted: October 12, 2006 01:18

    Kenny Roy

    I almost didn't go for it only because I didn't have the money to join... don't even think about that... this experience was priceless! I'd do it all over again! So go grab an application and good luck!
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  • Posted: October 12, 2006 02:01

    Panarican

    good idea... I think I just might do that :)
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  • Posted: October 12, 2006 11:43

    Daissy

    I'm in the process to get everything I need to send it. I'm very excited to find somebody that thinks like I do about design. I can't wait for this experience and for all the stuff I'm going to learn! to be continued...
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  • Posted: October 12, 2006 19:54

    Vince Pileggi

    This is a great program...especially for students looking for a good opportunity to break into their design career. There are so many benefits to being a part: 1. Honest input from a professional in the career. You have to give the mentors TONS OF RESPECT for taking time out to teach new designers. 2. An excellent way to get your name out there. The people who attend the Spot show are people who work for/or own companies that you want to work for. What an excellent way to show them all who you are in one night. If graduation is right around the corner, this program is such a great transition into the professional world. And if you don't feel that you are ready for a full time job yet, think internship (which I also highly recommend). Take advantage of programs like this. The knowledge you get will help you feel more at ease when starting your career. While your at, enter in the ADDY's.
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  • Posted: October 12, 2006 23:00

    Tysonr

    Sounds like a really cool program for students. So then do the mentors meet up with the students at AIGA events or do they meet on their own?
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  • Posted: October 12, 2006 23:56

    amandakern

    If you are accepted you will be paired up with a professional mentor and you and the mentor will meet and communicate various times throughout the mentorship. How many times you meet/communicate is between you and the mentor. So yes, a mentor may meet at events but also separately to review work, give feedback, advice, etc. Ultimately it leads up to the student preparing projects so that they can be displayed during SPOT, which is AIGA's annual event where students are encouraged to attend to network with professionals AND have their portfolios reviewed - so there's a lot of opportunity for both networking and building your portfolio. This is a perfect opportunity to help you network with other creatives. Many of those who have participated in the program have either been offered an internship or job AND/OR it has helped them produce more quality work for their portfolio.
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  • Posted: October 14, 2006 23:55

    Tysonr

    Wow, then this should be a great program for anybody who is getting close to their last classes. I saw the ad for the program last year but I didn't know what it was all about. I'd like to apply next year myself!
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  • Posted: October 19, 2006 23:22

    amandakern

    It was confirmed today that you do NOT have to be in a fulltime status as a student to apply or participate in the mentorship program.
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