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7 AXP Tips and Resources for 2025

02/12/2025

by Claire Hilton Martínez

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Career Tips
Exploring Setting O Opportunities

Explore Setting O: Other Work Experience Under Licensed Professionals

10/25/2023

by Destiny Johnson

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Trying to satisfy AXP requirements? Here’s our guide to Setting O.
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How to Navigate Common AXP Issues

07/12/2023

by Destiny Johnson

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Career Tips
Experiencing trouble earning your experience hours? Check out this guide to help keep your journey moving.
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Making the Most of Summer Experience

07/05/2023

by Destiny Johnson

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Career Tips
Find out how you can continue to gain valuable experience and skills through your summer opportunities as you complete the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®)!
Setting AXP Candidate Expectations

Setting AXP Candidate and Supervisor Expectations

05/22/2023

by Destiny Johnson

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Career Tips
Check out our guide to assist you with setting expectations as your candidate begins gaining experience!
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5 Ways to Earn AXP Experience in Hard-to-Reach Areas

04/17/2023

by Jenny Kawecki

Architectural Experience Program (AXP)
Work with your supervisor to get the experience you need to complete the AXP.
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Top 10 FAQs From AXP Supervisors

03/21/2023

by Destiny Johnson

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Supervisor
To support AXP supervisors in navigating candidates’ questions successfully.
Tips for Completing the AXP Remotely

Best Practices for Completing the AXP Remotely

02/21/2023

by Destiny Johnson

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Career Tips
Don’t miss these tips for meeting your AXP requirements remotely!
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How to Gain Experience Under AXP Setting O

02/25/2022

by Jenny Kawecki

Architectural Experience Program (AXP)
Explore how to gain and report experience under the setting O areas.
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New Licensure Progress Worksheet for Candidates and Supervisors

11/09/2020

by Salo Aburto

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Supervisor Licensure
Think Tank develops worksheet to facilitate active discussion on candidate licensure progress.
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How AXP Supervisors and Candidates Can Work Together

05/08/2020

by Salo Aburto

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Supervisor
Learn how supervisors and licensure candidates can work together to successfully complete the AXP.

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