Professional Development
Are you ready to find an internship? Talk to our Career Services Department about your options.
Looking for local construction firms: Search The San Diego Blue Book.
Professional organizations keep you up to date with trends in the field. Many also have a local San Diego chapter. Being active in these organizations is an excellent way to make industry connections
Interested in getting involved? Here are some great options
Competitions
Competitions are a fantastic way to get experience, network and showcase your talents. Many students at NSAD choose to take part in the Associated Schools of Construction Regions 6 and 7 Reno Competition.
Qualifications
CMIT
The Construction Manager in Training program is the first step towards becoming a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and is fast becoming a standard in the profession.
OSHA10 & OSHA 30
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers 10 and 30 hour construction safety training online and at designated locations.
LEED AP
The US Green Building Council administers LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) examinations. The first step is the LEED Associate Exam, which some students choose to take while completing their studies.
CSI-CDT
The Construction Documents Technologist Exam administered by the Construction Specifications Institute teaches you how a project unfolds from conception to delivery (and allows you to put a few letters after your name!) It is also the pre-requisite to CSI’s advanced certification exams.
Software competencies are crucial in the architecture profession. You can help yourself get ahead by getting credentialed in leading software such as Autodesk Revit.
You may also want to think about taking some of the credentials offered through LinkedIn Learning. NewSchool has institutional access to LinkedIn Learning which allows you to take Certificates of Completion. Check it out.
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