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It was an honor to have planned and co-led Session 5 for the AIA Georgia 2024 CKLDP Class last week with my partner Jalaal Malik, Assoc. AIA, NOMA. Our focus was on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion—key elements we believe are essential for fostering an innovative industry that accurately reflects the communities we serve. The session kicked off with Jakiel Sanders, AIA, NCARB presenting NCARB’s Building on Belonging & Pathways to Practice, along with current initiatives to enhance equity within our profession. This was followed by a precedent study on Gensler’s Apprenticeship Program (GAP), a hands-on, paid, multi-level apprenticeship designed to provide another path into the design industry that is equitable, attainable, and rigorous. Hearing from Kelly Westwood, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, about her process in creating this program in collaboration with Heidi Davis, MHRIR, SPHR and Jason Pugh, NOMAC, AIA, AICP, LEED AP and challenging existing systems in education and architecture was truly inspiring. The second part of the session focused on the current and future state of EDI, including its intersection with policymaking, outreach, mentorship, and firm culture. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our panelists Kelly, Jakiel, Heidi, Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA, SHRM-SCP and Monica Fenderson AIA, NCARB,LEED GA for their openness and willingness to discuss these critical yet challenging topics that are vital for progress. We also acknowledge the extraordinary leadership of the Executive Committee, Tangela M. Monroe, CAE and David Southerland for their efforts in organizing and executing this session. Finally, this session would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. Thank you to Ki Carr and the Cisco team for hosting us at their incredible facilities, as well as Teknion Schluter Systems JE Dunn Construction Choate Construction Company Studio TK and Illuminations Lighting for their unwavering support of the 2024 CKLDP Scholars!
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