Registration Instructions:

To become a mentor or a mentee, you must first register on Eventbrite and then complete the application form to be considered.

Application Form:

https://forms.gle/NWGwmykNrtEJYUzT7

Entrant Information:

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or university design program or demonstrate substantial design experience. Preference will be given to upper-level students who are close to completing their degree. Special applicants are also eligible if they have recently graduated, no earlier than May 2025. Applicants accepted into the program will be paired with professionals based on interest and qualifications. Participants do NOT have to be AIGA members to apply. Applicants must have a portfolio of at least 5 pieces of work to submit.

There is a $15 non-refundable mentee application fee, and applicants must follow the application instructions for submitting a current portfolio.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY 11:59 PM November 30, 2025.

Find more information about this program at orlando.aiga.org/events/2026-mentorship

Program Details:

The AIGA Orlando Mentorship Program pairs the most passionate design students with leading industry professionals to help refine their skills and prepare them for a career in a creative field. As a mentee in the program, you will be exposed to informative workshops and collaborative work sessions to enhance your personal brand and networking skills. Throughout the program, you will develop connections and relationships that are invaluable and can extend well beyond the program. As a mentor, you'll impart your skills and years of experience to make a lasting impact on the next generation of creative professionals.

Our mentorship program is a unique opportunity established to foster a culture of professionalism and endless creativity in the city of Orlando. Our chapter board members will thoughtfully pair mentors and mentees following the application submission period.

The program kicks off annually in January 2026 with orientation. Starting from day one, successful entrants will begin working diligently with their mentors and continue to do so for the next 4 months. Each mentee is challenged with creating a campaign project to be displayed in the annual SPOT Award Showcase in April 2026.

Mentee Applicant's Fee Structure

$15 Application Fee (upon applying)

$15 Program Fee (trust us, it is worth it!)

Your project's maximum budget is $200

Note: $200 is not provided by AIGA - It’s a guide for you to budget your money

Program Schedule:

November 10, 2025 – Applications Open
November 30, 2025 – Applications Close
January 10, 2026 – Virtual Kick-off (Mentee & Mentor Pairing)
Date TBD – Midway Check-in
April 11, 2025 – Final Project Due
April 25, 2025 – SPOT Showcase