2012 Intern Development Program
Coordinators Conference—Chicago, IL

While understanding and completing the path to licensure is ultimately up to each intern, they can’t do it alone—which is where IDP coordinators, supervisors, and mentors come into the picture. IDP coordinators exist to facilitate the flow of information to architecture students and interns. These individuals, who are often volunteers, usually provide the first introduction to the licensure process for students and interns. To ensure coordinators remain up-to-date on the latest licensure requirements, NCARB offers several ways to stay connected. Most notably, the annual IDP Coordinators Conference (IDPCC).

Coordinators from across the country gathered in Chicago, IL, for the 2012 IDPCC. Held jointly by NCARB and AIA, the conference brings together the IDP coordinators of schools, states, and firms to receive in-depth training on NCARB programs, share best practices for supporting emerging professionals, and network with other coordinators.

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The conference kicked off with a special panel on licensure, which was moderated by NCARB CEO Michael J. Armstrong. The panel featured NCARB President Ronald B. Blitch, FAIA, FACHA, NCARB; American Institute Architecture Students (AIAS) Vice President Brent Castro; National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) President Keelan P. Kaiser, AIA; AIA President Jeffery Potter, FAIA; and Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture President Donna Robertson, FAIA.

Attendees also learned about the Council’s latest initiatives including IDP 2.0, the new online reporting system, the first edition of NCARB by the Numbers, and more.

Webinars and Videos

For those who can’t make it to outreach events or conferences, we offer a number of instructional videos through our website. To browse our library of videos click here.

AIA National Convention—Denver, CO

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We took this year’s American Institute of Architecture (AIA) National Convention theme of “Building Leaders” to heart, channeling a MarCom Award-winning ad campaign that ran in Dwell Magazine: Change the World Your Way. The campaign, which adorned our booth, emphasizes the empowerment of getting licensed. Whether you want to start your own firm,
turn your architectural vision into a reality, or simply increase your earning potential, getting licensed will put you in control
of your future.

NCARB staff also presented two well attended seminars on gaining supplemental experience and using data to drive decisions.