Introducing the EPC

SNAPSHOT OF TODAY’S IDP Generally under the direct supervision of a licensed architect Intern must identify a mentor and supervisor to verify forms and guide the individual in his/her career decisions 700 units required 4 categories and 16 areas of training Approximately 3 years of internship training One unit = 8 hours

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Experience in Hard to get IDP Categories –Building Cost Analysis –Construction Phase-Office –Construction Phase-Observation –Contracts Formalized Mentoring ARE Support –Study Materials –Peer Groups Continuing Education

EMERGING PROFESSIONAL’S COMPANION GOALS Support the intern in the IDP process, particularly in gaining credit Develop practice competency through design excellence and innovation Increase support, involvement, and mentoring of firms, supervisors and mentors Allow for greater personalization of experience within a reliable structure Create a resource that is stimulating, affordable, flexible, available and easy to update

TARGET AUDIENCE & USERS Students Educators Interns ARE Candidates Young Architects Firm Principals IDP Coordinators AIA Components

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EPC IN YOUR FIRM… IDP Credit For Interns Independent work by interns Group work by intern peer groups Support for ARE Candidates Study groups Review of portfolio material for reference CE/Staff Development for all levels Case studies Classroom-style lectures Design review comparison Lunch ’n’ Learn Debates lead by discussion leaders

BENEFITS FOR THE INTERN Expand your portfolio – a notable addition to your resume Move through your internship more quickly Benefit from the informed counsel of experienced practitioners Document experience and work assessments Receive relevant and comprehensive preparation for the profession Gain credit in difficult areas of IDP Develop skills and competencies that are valuable to a firm

BENEFITS FOR THE FIRM Better employee retention rates for firms Improved firm culture surrounding learning opportunities and mentoring for all staff Support towards licensure of interns Incentives for seasoned architects to get involved with continuing education opportunities More well-rounded staff who have shown that they are able to engage in projects at early stages of their career