Research Guides: Professional Architecture Practice Resources: Career Research & Cont. Ed

Career Research

The Emerging Professional’s Companion is an online resource developed by the AIA and NCARB primarily for use by interns in gaining IDP credit. Undergoing updates in 2012 to comply with IDP 2.0, theEPC can also be used by educators, young architects, AIA components, and firms in a variety of ways to enhance or create new learning opportunities

American Institute of Architecture Students
The AIAS website provides content, archives of Crit, webinars, resources, etc. that are only available to members. It also has a growing section of chapter resources, to help you manage your chapters more effectively and professionally.
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There are ideas for running programs, meetings, fundraising, community service, and much more.
ArchCareers
This Web site will give you an overview to the varied and diverse paths to a career in architecture and of the requirements for registration.
ArchVoices
Relevant discussion forums for interns, such as career info, IDP, women in architecture, and licensure.
Easy Expat
Provides practical information and a cost of living index which is useful in evaluating offors to relocaate internationally.
InsideArch
An inside view into firms and the professional culture. The site was developed by interns for interns. Read profiles of firms and learn about the experience of working at a firm from an inside perspective.
RIBA Appointments
The official recruitment website of the Royal Institute of British Architects. The site includes job leads and salary data in the United Kingdom.
Wetfeet
Information provided includes an overview, job outlook, compensation information and training requirements for the field. Browse the shortcuts on the left side of the homepage to locate 'Architecture' under 'Careers.'
Women in Design Network
Sponsored by the Boston Society of Architects, is a community of women in the design professions, at all levels, in all roles, who come together for discussion, fellowship and exchange of design and professional practice ideas.

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Requirements for Registered Architects and Certified Interior Designers: Developed by David Del Vecchio, AIA, Chair, AIA New Jersey Legislative and Government Affairs. NY Requirements

AIA's Continuing Education System: A professional development program and the largest source of education specifically targeted to the design and building industry. This program was developed by the AIA to help members meet their state mandatory continuing education (MCE) requirements and to help them fulfill their AIA continuing education requirement for membership renewal. The AIA has developed a network of more than 2000 educational providers made up of AIA Chapters, affiliate organizations, firms, manufacturers, universities, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. You can search for courses by topic area and by provider in the online course directory.

Architect Magazine Continuing Education Section: Lists classes, courses, and online continuing education opportunities.

NCARB's Continuing Education Overview