Path to Licensure: NCARB & NYS Workshop
Thursday, October 15
12:30-3:00 PM
City Tech Voorhees Hall
186 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
2.0 AIA LU
Cohosted by AIA Brooklyn, NCARB advisor, and City Tech
Licensure is more than passing exams—it’s validating the professional competency, practicing architecture, and guiding career professionals for long-term success. This workshop is designed for college students, emerging professionals and seasoned architects who seek resources for their path to licensure or refresh the 16 competencies to leading architecture in practice.
Join AIA Brooklyn and NCARB advisors for a practical workshop covering the experience, exams, and mindset that are essential to obtain licensure – chart your path to becoming a licensed architect.
Speakers
- Devora Schwarz, Liscum McCormack VanVoorhis Architects
- Nicholas Agneta, Nicholas Agneta Architect
- Kenneth Conzelmann
Moderator
- Mi Zhang, AIA, AIA NYS Director
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explore the key requirements for architecture certification and licensing.
- Determine which education credentials are needed for architecture licensing.
- Understand the architectural experience program (AXP), which will bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world practice.
- Analyze the 6 ARE Exams which covers Practice Management, Project Management, Programming and Analysis, Project Planning & Design, Project Development & Documentation, and Construction Evaluation.
Whether you’re just starting your career or working toward licensure, this workshop offers actionable guidance for showing up as a valued, trusted architect in society today.