• Academics work with local CRM managers to introduce students to cultural resource management.

• Instructors and managers develop curricula for the classroom and potential internships for prospective archaeologists.

• Team members offer student organizations presentations workshops, and field trip opportunities.

• Students work with team members to cultivate professional skills and networks.

The program provides academia with career-driven instruction and goals, graduates with promising careers, and the cultural resource community with capable, familiar archaeologists.

To participate, visit the ACTION Program webpage and contact AAC@azarchaeology.org.  RE: ACTion

Action workshop at Bilby Research Center, NAU. Panelists (R-L): Caitlin Stewart (Cornerstone Environmental), Margaret Hangan (Tonto National Forest), Dave Hart (EnviroSystems Management), Gavin Wisner (Logan Simpson), and Bruce Phillips (BGP Consulting). (Photo: Kaitlyn Davis, NAU)

Mentorship Program

Mentors help upcoming archaeologists advance career goals, provide subsequent guidance and advice

• Mentees develop and drive the goals of their programs.

• Potential mentees are introduced to instructors and potential employees.

• Mentor-Mentee relationships are built on mutual interests.

• Mentors help prospective archaeologists improve leadership, organizational, networking, and communication skills.

Mentors are rewarded by sharing knowledge and skills, and watching mentees grow. Upcoming archaeologists gain first-hand knowledge and insight, leading to successful career.

To participate, visit the MENTORSHIP Program webpage and contact AAC@azarchaeology.org.  RE: Mentor