In the latest episode of Inside NCARB by the Numbers, we investigate the lasting impact of COVID-19 on the architectural licensure process—especially the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®). Data reveals a rise in time to complete the AXP, but the personal stories truly bring this shift to life.
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Episode 5 features a conversation with Austin Webster and Ann Hampton, both of whom took very different paths during the pandemic—one leveraging remote work and mentorship to accelerate progress, and the other juggling career, motherhood, and shifting exam formats.
Whether you're a licensure candidate, mentor, or firm leader, this episode delivers valuable takeaways about supporting the next generation of architects during turbulent times. Listen to the full episode now.
More About the Limited-Series Podcast: Inside NCARB by the Numbers
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.
