Having guidance, encouragement and support from supervisors and mentors is a vital part of the internship process.
Role of the Supervisor (Employer)
A supervisor is the individual within the IA’s firm, organization or practice who personally supervises and directs the Intern on a daily basis.
The Supervisor is expected to:
- Offer the IA the full range of responsibilities and opportunities to fulfill IAP requirements.
- Review and evaluate the IA's experience and performance.
- Provide detailed comments and recommendations of the IA's Experience Summary Form.
Please note that a new IAP manual was released effective July 1, 2020. For details please visit the
Internship in Architecture page.
Role of the Mentor
It is mandatory for Interns to have a Mentor throughout the IAP. Interns should choose a Mentor who is willing to commit to a long-term involvement in their professional growth. Mentors must be Registered Architects or Retired Members, but cannot be employed at the same firm as the IA.
The Intern may select a Mentor by:
- asking a personal acquaintance or
- asking an employer, previous employer or fellow interns for recommendations.
Please note that a new IAP manual was released effective July 1, 2020. For details please visit the
Internship in Architecture page.
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