Students
What is the Emerging Professional's Companion?
The EPC is an online internship resource for emerging professionals. Primarily intended as a means for interns to supplement and bolster their knowledge as soon-to-be-licensed architects and to earn IDP credit, the EPC can also be used by students to gain exposure to practice issues while still in school, or even as an accompaniment to co-op or part-time employment before they graduate.
How do I use the EPC?
Focus your work with the EPC on topics that interest you or in an Experience Category or Area for which you need additional experience. If you need help determining where to start, ask your IDP Coordinator, supervisor, or mentor for assistance. You can begin to earn IDP credit while in school. Consult with your IDP Coordinator and refer to the IDP Guidelines for eligibility.
- First time users get started now…
- Review NCARB's experience requirements and download the IDP Guidelines.
I want to start using the EPC; how can I get more information?
More students each year are seeking internships before graduation, whether during the school year, as a summer job, or as part of their academic curriculum. The EPC is a great way to get practice-based experienced. Most importantly, the EPC provides students with the opportunity to compile a personal portfolio of work that demonstrates independent initiative and can be used for career advancement and access to future opportunities.
Where can I find additional information at my own school?
Each school of architecture with a NAAB-accredited degree program has an IDP Educator Coordinator who can provide additional information for faculty and students alike. View a current roster of IDP Educator Coordinators.
