Is your firm effectively attracting, mentoring and retaining the next generation of professionals in architecture and interior design? What do young professionals expect regarding progression within a company? What does the next generation of students want from the industry? This session will explore strategies and programming that attracts students and emerging professionals to firms, and analyze great company cultures which keep them there. Attendees will learn how to approach students with the diverse offerings of an architecture career, therefore widening the pipeline for future architects. And, the team will discuss training and mentorship models which improve firmwide retention and success around professional exams. The panel also wants to hear from the audience -- what do they seek when they search for a firm? By the end of the session, participants will gain insights as to what is needed to recruit, train and retain the next generation of architects and interior designers, thus ensuring a vibrant and diverse future for the industry.