Since 1992, PAVE Global has supported students and educators by strengthening the connection between design education and the professional industry.

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Next Step by PAVE is PAVE Global’s professional development series designed to help students and emerging professionals navigate early career decisions within the design industry. The program focuses on career exploration, professional skill-building, and industry readiness, addressing the gap between academic training and real-world career pathways.

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Next Step by PAVE offers structured programming across key focus areas, including career navigation, essential professional skills, portfolio and interview preparation, and broader conversations around culture, identity, sustainability, and impact. Sessions are designed to provide clarity around roles across design firms, vendor and manufacturer partners, construction teams, and client-side organizations, while highlighting transferable skills and long-term career growth.

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Content is informed by working professionals across the design ecosystem and emphasizes practical insight, honest perspective, and real-world expectations. Whether participants are exploring career options, preparing to enter the workforce, or refining their professional direction, Next Step by PAVE is built to support informed, confident decision-making.

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This page serves as the central hub for Next Step by PAVE, including registration for upcoming programs and an archive of past sessions as the series evolves.

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For topic suggestions or participation opportunities, please contact info@paveglobal.org