An e-publication geared specifically to the interests and needs of Emerging Professionals.
NCARB TACKLES THE GREAT "INTERN" DEBATE

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) will work with U.S. licensing boards and the architect community to implement the 
recommendations of its Future Title Task Force: restrict regulatory language to postlicensure status only and remove use of "intern" terminology.

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
will embark on a new initiative to sunset the usage of the term "intern" as a way to describe  those who are working to become architects versus those who are already licensed architects. Read More

ARE PREP SEMINARS PRESENTED BY AIA NEW ORLEANS

David Thaddeus ARE Seminar: Structures
June 26  - June 28 

The Live | face to face  seminar can be best described as a marathon.  It is over 30 hours of intense review of the Structural topics included on the Architect Registration Examination, (A.R.E.). See More

Michael Ermann ARE Seminar: Building Systems
August 15  -  August 17

Join us for a three-day class to prepare those intending to take the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Building Systems section. The seminar is comprehensive, and it is expected that with some reading, most participants will be ready to take the exam itself within two weeks of the course. See More

IDP STREAMLINE GOES INTO EFFECT JULY 1

The Intern Development Program (IDP) will no longer require elective hours.

 

On July 1, 2015, NCARB will streamline the IDP by no longer requiring elective hours. 

Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes: See Changes

 
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS FAQ's

AIA National webpage that contains a myriad of questions pertaining to Emerging Professionals. Questions such as: 
When does my work experience begin to count towards IDP?
What is the Emerging Professionals Companion?
To be an IDP mentor, do I have to have completed IDP?

EXAM PREP PRODUCTS & PACKAGES FOR THE ARE 4.0

Kaplan Architecture Education offers comprehensive packages for each division of the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). All of their exam prep materials are completely aligned with the NCARB guidelines for the ARE 4.0. Each package is designed to provide you with everything you will need for a thorough, step-by-step review of each division. More Information
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