{"id":24847,"date":"2024-02-21T18:34:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T18:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prod-dbia.rd.net\/mentorship-program\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T18:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T18:38:13","slug":"mentorship-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dbia.org\/mentorship-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Mentorship That Moves You Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hear What Mentorship Looks Like in Action<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\n\n\r\n\t\t
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\u201cIt Was Just a Conversation at a Table.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the May 2025 episode of the Design-Build Delivers<\/em> podcast, DBIA Fellow and Brunelleschi Award winner Bill Hasbrook shares how a simple conversation at a DBIA conference led to a transformative mentorship with Kent State senior Lola Preseren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their story offers two perspectives \u2014 a seasoned leader who believes deeply in developing future talent and a student who experienced firsthand what it means to be supported, connected and taken seriously early in her career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering what mentorship can actually lead to, this episode makes it real.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\tListen to Learn More\t\t<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\n\n\n

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What\u2019s It About?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mentorship isn\u2019t a lecture over a cup of coffee or just a checkbox on a professional development plan. It\u2019s a real relationship with someone who\u2019s been where you want to go and who is willing to share what they\u2019ve learned along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through DBIA\u2019s mentorship program, students, NextGen (formerly Young Professionals), practitioners and Owners are matched with experienced DBIA Certified Professionals and DBIA Fellows who understand the design-build industry at the highest level. The goal is to have honest conversations, offer practical guidance and provide real-world perspectives you can\u2019t get from a textbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mentorship can create space for honest dialogue, thoughtful feedback and real growth.
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Why Get Involved?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Careers don\u2019t advance by accident. They accelerate when you have insight, access and support. Whether you\u2019re just starting out on a career path or looking to level up, here\u2019s what you can look forward to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clarity & Confidence<\/strong>
Learn what actually matters in this industry as well as how to position yourself for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expanded Access<\/strong>
Mentors introduce mentees to networks, opportunities and industry experiences that would otherwise take years to reach. Students, for example, have the unique opportunity to shadow DBIA Fellows at DBIA\u2019s Annual Conference, gaining exposure to leadership in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Perspective<\/strong>
From navigating early career decisions to preparing for certification or leadership roles, mentoring offers guidance that\u2019s grounded in experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two-Way Growth<\/strong>
Strong mentoring relationships aren\u2019t one-directional. Mentors gain fresh perspective, new ideas and a deeper connection to the next generation shaping the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The program is structured but flexible enough to allow each mentor\/mentee to develop their own cadence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n