Have you ever wondered how long it takes the average architect to become licensed? NCARB’s new limited-series podcast, Inside NCARB by the Numbers, provides valuable insight on the data-driven decisions shaping the licensure process.
With episodes released each week, the series unpacks key insights from NCARB by the Numbers, the annual report that sheds light on the trends shaping architectural licensure. Listen now to episode two, which focuses on exploring recent time to licensure trends and NCARB’s ongoing efforts to support greater accessibility on the path to licensure.
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In this episode, host Andy McIntyre is joined by NCARB’s Manager of Content Strategy, Jennifer Kawecki, for an in-depth exploration of the path to licensure—and how each person’s experience is unique. You’ll also hear first-hand experiences from architects Julia Jack and Drew Haley Smith—together their stories illustrate the range in experiences behind the numbers. Listen to the full episode now.
More About the Limited-Series Podcast
Through in-depth discussions with experts, researchers, and professionals—including newly licensed architects and educators—the six-episode podcast explores the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptions to the licensure process, the evolving demographics of the profession, and the barriers that candidates from underrepresented groups continue to face. Listeners will gain valuable insights into current licensure trends, including the impact of NCARB policy changes aimed at increasing accessibility, improving exam pass rates, and fostering a more equitable profession.
Get caught up on the series and listen to the first episode, Breaking Barriers: How NCARB is Redesigning the Architect Exam, overviewing recent changes to the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). Learn more.
