Education Outreach

Who are we?

The Education Outreach Committee is a group of people passionate about promoting architecture and inspiring the next wave of future architects.  We are dedicated to introducing K - 12 students in the Kansas City Metro to careers in architecture and design.   Through school visits, programming, job shadowing, and providing resources, we help students and teachers understand the skills that are needed to become an architect and also illustrate the relevance of design in student’s daily lives and enhance their appreciation of design in the world around them. 

How Can I Get Involved?

You can get involved in a variety of ways.  Contact tiffany@aiakc.org if you are interested in volunteering for any of the below options.

• Join the committee
  • We meet monthly via Zoom.  If you would like to join, email Tiffany for more information.
• A variety of micro-volunteering opportunities exist
  • We get multiple requests from schools for AIA Kansas City members to come and speak about careers in architecture.  We are always looking for volunteers to help with this.
  • Speak at your child’s school, scout troop, etc. We have presentations already put together for you for you to present. They are available below for you to download.
  • Volunteer to have a student job shadow at your firm.
  • Volunteer at a career fair.

Resources

Here are some resources we have put together for you to use. 

1. Animal Dice Game PDF
2. Micro-Volunteering Training video
3. PowerPoint Presentations for Classrooms

• Grades K-2
• Grades 3-5
• Grades 6-8
• High School