Resources for Interns

Documents

IDP Guidelines
Essential reading for interns, supervisors, and mentors participating in the Intern Development Program (IDP). The document includes introductory information, steps to completing the program, reporting procedures, work settings, training requirements, and core competencies interns should understand before becoming licensed. [download]

Handbook for Interns and Architects
Describes the NCARB organization, services, procedures, and examinations. Also outlines requirements for certification, IDP training requirements, and certification requirements for Canadian architects. [download]

IDP Supervisor Guidelines
An essential reference for supervisors with interns participating in the Intern Development Program (IDP). The document was designed to assist supervisor with their crucial role in their intern’s career. [download]

Newsletters

IDP e-news
Quarterly electronic publication sent to NCARB Record holders currently completing the Intern Development Program (IDP). Topics cover the latest news about the program, Record-processing information, important reminders, and the information related to the program from NCARB’s Annual Meeting and Conference held each June. [more]

Direct Connection
The Direct Connection is our print newsletter that is sent to all Record holders, MBEs, MBMs, collateral organizations, and AIA members twice a year. Anyone can request a copy on our web site here. Direct Connection is sent in the spring and fall. [more]

Evolving Internship: IDP 2.0 (Fall 2009)
IDP 2.0: Phase Three (Spring 2010)
2006 IDP Coordinators Conference Highlights Mentoring Best Practices (Spring 2006)
The Core Competency Study (Fall 2008)
“Designing Tomorrow’s Architect" is Focus of 2005 Internship Conference (Fall 2005)
Defining Your Moral Compass (Fall 2008)
The e-EVR: All Systems Go (Spring 2009)
Electronic Reporting Gets an Update (Fall 2009)
A Few Good Volunteers: IDP Coordinating Committee (Fall 2005)
From Idea to Implementation: Rulemaking for IDP (Fall 2009)
From Intern to Supervisor (Spring 2008)
From Student to Intern (Spring 2008)
IDP-ARE Sequencing: An Update (Fall 2006)
IDP Training Documentation: Creating the Best Experience (Fall 2007)
The Indentured Intern (Spring 2006)
Mobile You (Spring 2009)
New Resource for IDP Supervisors (Spring 2009)
A New Twist on IDPCC (Spring 2007)
Participating in IDP? Ready to Start the ARE? (Spring 2008)
Recognizing Best Practices for IDP (Spring 2008)
The Six-Month Rule (Fall 2008)
State Boards Lend a Helping Hand (Spring 2006)
Taking Control of Your Internship (Fall 2007)
Using the EPC in a Classroom Setting (Spring 2005)

Webcasts & Podcasts

The electronic Experience Verification Reporting system (e-EVR)
NCARB launched the new electronic Experience Verification Reporting system (e-EVR) last December. Learn how this new system makes it easier to report IDP training hours and improves the way interns progress through the IDP. [podcast] [webcast]

Essential IDP
Learn about all things IDP. With upcoming changes to the program being implemented in the coming months, it is important to have a clear understanding of all the rules and requirements so that your experience can be properly documented and counted toward IDP. [webcast]

IDP 2.0
Learn everything you need to know about IDP 2.0 from Director, IDP Harry Falconer Jr., AIA [webcast]

IDP Through Certification
Find out how and when to get started in the IDP and the ARE. Discover why getting an NCARB Certificate is a smart career move. [podcast] [webcast]

Six-Month Rule
The first phase of the Six-Month Rule will go into effect on 1 July 2009. Find out what the Six-Month Rule is and what it means to you. [podcast]

Licensure and Your Career
NCARB and AIAS present a range of topics relevant to students and interns. The presentation will review how NCARB works as an organization, how to begin an NCARB Record, how to progress successfully through the IDP program, what to anticipate with ARE 4.0, how to obtain a license, and the value of NCARB certification. The presentation will also cover tips for a successful transition from school to work and pursuing licensure once employed. [webcast]

Starting an IDP/ARE Group Within Your Firm
Would your firm benefit by establishing an internal support group for interns who are pursuing licensure? Get ideas for how to get going, topics to focus on, resources to accumulate, activities to engage in, and strategies for supporting interns and supervisors. [webcast]

Successful Supervising
Director, IDP, Harry M. Falconer Jr., AIA, discusses the crucial role supervisors play in the IDP, and introduces the Supervisor Guidelines, which have been developed to strengthen the relationship between interns and supervisors and help them work together to fulfill the requirements of the IDP. [podcast] [webcast]