Decision paves way for more seamless path to licensure for intern architects

Washington, D.C. – October 28, 2013 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) commends the decision of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Board of Directors to remove the employment duration requirement in the Intern Development Program (IDP).  This change will allow interns to earn IDP experience regardless of time spent on a project.  The eligibility requirement is also being simplified to allow interns to begin earning credit upon graduation from high school.  The changes go into effect December 16, 2013.

“This is an exciting development many of us have worked for, and for me proof that together the AIA and NCARB have taken the first steps down a road that will have immediate benefits for the young men and women who are the future of our profession,” said AIA President, Mickey Jacob, FAIA.

Internship Advisory Committee co-chair, John A. Padilla, AIA, added, “The elimination of the minimum IDP Duration Requirement for our interns responds boldly to today’s changing nature of architectural practice. This change is monumental in allowing our interns to earn credit for all experience hours gained during the performance of their work no matter the length of their employment with a firm.”

Related content:

NCARB Board Approves Changes to Intern Development Program

Letter to AIA members regarding these changes from AIA President

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