Career Center
The AIA Iowa Career Center is your resource to turn to when searching for a professional career in architecture. Visit the center to find job openings, post your resume for employers to review, or check out the resources that the AIA has to offer.
Architectural Experience Program
The Architectural Experience Program (AXP) is a comprehensive program that contributes to the development of competent architects who can provide exemplary architectural services. The National Council for Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is responsible for establishing, interpreting and enforcing the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and architectural training requirements. The objective of the AXP is to prepare intern architects for competent practice. The AXP training requirement establishes levels of training in important areas of architectural practice. The AXP is guided by the Advisory Committee, which includes AIA and NCARB representatives, including interns-at-large.
The AIA National web site offers a number of resource highlights and information to assist AIA Associate members and interns in their continuing education. For further information about AXP training requirements and NCARB Council Record application procedures, visit the NCARB web site, email NCARB Customer Service, or call NCARB Customer Service at (202) 879-0520. For additional information locally, contact the AIA Iowa Architect Licensing Adviser, Noah Torstenson, AIA. Be sure to review the Program Guidelines to understand the rules and guidelines of this program.
Emerging Professionals Exhibition and Competition
Looking for an opportunity to showcase your unique work to industry leaders? Consider entering into our EP Competition at the Annual Convention! This contest is available to any architectural student, intern, or professional who has had their license for under 10 years. Submission examples include:
- Poster displays
- 3D models
- Photography
- Video content
Attendees will vote for their favorite pieces, and the top three finalists will receive a cash prize and publication in the Winter Edition of the Iowa Architect Magazine.
Submit the 2024 Call for Entry to Chris Huling at chuling@aiaiowa.org by Monday, September 2 to be considered.
Emerging Professionals Breakfast
This event first began at the 2013 AIA Iowa Annual Convention as a means to engage Emerging Professionals on how to become involved with AIA Iowa. The event is now held annually as a means to network with the leaders of AIA Iowa including the Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, and Section leadership.
Scholarships
AIA Iowa has provided thousands of dollars in scholarships to Iowa students interested in pursuing a career in architecture since 1988. Review the current scholarship programs available to students here.
The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) has launched a new scholarship page here. Students can now find information and links to national, international, and regional scholarships, including scholarships for the Architectural Registration Exams (AREs).
Group Mentorship Program
This annual program connects experienced architects and leaders with Emerging Professionals and students from across the state. Participants are placed in cohorts with four to five other members and agree to meet once a month to discuss a wide range of topics relevant to the profession. Everyone has an opportunity to learn something new and to build up their personal network!
The 2024 Group Mentorship Program will run from April-September. Sign-ups will be made available in February, so keep an eye out for promotions from AIA Iowa. If you'd like to be involved as either a mentor/mentee, please email Chris Huling at chuling@aiaiowa.org.
Emerging Professionals Committee
Chair: Erica Schaefer
Board Liaison: Jamie Craine
The purpose of the AIA Iowa Emerging Professionals Committee is to support Associate AIA members and AIA members licensed to practice architecture for fewer than 10 years through mentorship, guidance, information, and a network for intellectual and social interaction. Included in this committee are champions for initiatives such as the Architectural Experience Program (AXP), Emerging Professionals Display & Competition and Breakfast at the AIA Iowa Convention, and Mentorship.
The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) assesses candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required in the practice of architecture. The ARE is the only examination prepared by NCARB and has been adopted for use by all 54 U.S. member boards and the Canadian provincial architectural associations as the registration examination required of all candidates for architectural registration.
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Continuing education credit can be earned for any AIA accredited course. Interns may earn AXP Supplemental Experience hours by completing approved AIA Continuing Education programs. One AIA LU is equal to one AXP experience hour. When submitting to NCARB, LU's must be documented on the intern's AIA Transcript. All AIA Licensed Architects are offered transcripts through MyCES. For more information, head over to AIA Nationals AXP Resources page.
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