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The AIA, together with NCARB, is excited to provide the Emerging Professional's Companion!

The Emerging Professional's Companion supports the intern in the IDP process, particularly in gaining credit.  The EPC is updated for current practice models and expanded to include the varied paths that an intern or licensed architect may consider during his or her career in architecture. Designed to increase support, involvement, and mentoring of firms, supervisors and mentors, all members of the profession can participate in learning opportunities provided by the EPC. Get started with the Emerging Professional's Companion today!

Guides

The Emerging Professional's Companion for Firms
The EPC exercises and scenarios can be used as content for beginning programs or as a supplement for existing programs.

The Emerging Professional's Companion for Architects
The EPC can be a powerful tool in encouraging lifelong learning and research among architects. Additionally, architects who work with interns as they complete the Companion exercises and scenarios will find that they will gain knowledge that will enhance their own practice.

The Emerging Professional's Companion for Educators
The EPC can assist the professional practice instructor to cultivate a mode of lifelong learning and professional development beginning with an advanced-level course in school. It introduces and prepares students for the genuine challenge, excitement, and opportunity that the best internships can offer.

The Emerging Professional's Companion for Students
The EPC introduces and prepares students for genuine challenge, excitement, and opportunity that the best internships can offer.

The Emerging Professional's Companion for AIA Components
The EPC can help AIA components to play a significant role in supporting firms with continuing education programs such as discussion/study groups, mentoring programs and workshops that address current practice issues.

Call for EPC Best Practices!

Are you using the new Emerging Professional’s Companion (EPC) to advance your career in architecture? The AIA is searching for interns, ARE candidates, young architects, educators, students, firms, and components that are using the EPC to share their story. A Best Practice is defined as practical knowledge gained by AIA and Associate members who have faced specific challenges in the real world of architectural practice. We seek to capture inspirational and instructional stories from individuals or groups and share that knowledge in ways that are useful and easily applicable to others looking to get started with the EPC. If you are interested in contributing to this growing library, please contact idp@aia.org.