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Career Coaching platform for architects. through AIA (American Institute of Architects)
User can search through list of coaches
1:1 mentorship with single coach
Coach gets paid per session
Very descriptive coach biography - helpful for mentees
Lack of options
Coaches are not diverse in identity/background/age
Sinificant cost (over $200 per 30 min session)
Cost is a barrier
More information in bio is helpful
AIA Career Center
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Local in-person SF and Bay Area mentorship programs.
User can sign up through local organization to participate
In-person speed dating mentorship matching program
Mentor groups include 5 people (range of experience)
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In-person meetings
Multiple mentors provide more perspective.
Local professional network
Free
Not easy to change mentor within the same program. Lack of flexibility.
In-person meetings help create authentic relationships
Useful to have multiple mentors who are in different places in their career.
It’s helpful to provide filters
Providing mentor calendar booking system is helpful.
Local AIA Programs
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User signs up, and fills out personal information/goals
Platform matches and calendar availabilities
User can schedule a meeting with a mentor
Free membership
Identity, location and industry filters are helpful to narrow down search
Multiple mentors provide more perspective.
Matches can be local or not local
Free
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Does not have a filter for architecture industry
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Mentorship coach platform, search for mentors by industry
BetterUp
ADP List
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General career coach platform
User signs up, and fills out a survey about personal goals and mentor preferences
Platform provides 9 matches
User can schedule a meeting with a mentor
Paid subscription ($109/month for basic)
Many options for mentor matches
Not specific to architecture industry
Cost is a barrier
Providing mentor calendar booking system is helpful.