Join a representative from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) for a presentation about your career in architecture, licensure, and beyond.

Topics will include:

• The entities involved in the licensure process
• How to progress successfully through the Architectural Experience Program^® (AXP™)
• Brief overview of the Architect Registration Examination^® (ARE^®)
• Recent changes to NCARB programs
• The value of the NCARB Certificate

The presentation will also cover tips to making a successful transition from school to work and pursuing licensure once employed. Following the presentation, there will be a question and answer session.

Michelle Cohn, AIA, NCARBm LEED AP, PMP

Assistant Vice President Examination

Michelle Cohn joined NCARB in 2014 and serves as the Assistant Vice President of Examination.  She has experience on all aspects of exam development and operations, including work with the volunteers on NCARB’s exam-related committees and support for candidates currently testing.  Michelle also participates in Council outreach efforts to universities and the profession, promoting the value of licensure to candidates throughout the licensure process.

Prior to joining NCARB, Michelle has over a decade of architectural experience.  Her work as a designer, project architect, and project manager included institutional, mixed-use, residential, and affordable housing projects across all phases of design and construction.  Originally from the DC area, Michelle earned a Master of Architecture degree from Tulane University.  She’s a licensed architect in Washington, DC, holds the NCARB Certificate, and is certified as a Project Management Professional.