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Whole-project exposure
Follow projects across their stages—from understanding the client and site to planning, design development, documentation, coordination and construction exposure.
Apprenticeship opportunities
Build your foundations through real work.
A structured, closely mentored program for fresh architecture graduates who want to understand the profession—not simply complete isolated production tasks.
A different apprenticeship
Training designed to make you a capable architect.
At CARA, apprenticeship is treated as professional formation—not just an entry-level job. Instead of spending your entire training period repeating one narrow drafting task, you will follow a curated program intended to develop a wider understanding of architectural practice.
You will work closely with the principal architect, receive direct guidance and learn how projects are planned, communicated, documented, coordinated and realized. The program also reinforces the knowledge and discipline you will need when preparing for the architecture licensure examination.
The program
A broader view of the trade.
Your experience develops alongside active projects, with a clear learning purpose behind the work you are assigned.
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Guided professional practice
Learn why decisions are made through direct feedback, drawing reviews, practical discussions and increasing responsibility as your skills develop.
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Board-exam preparation
Build the technical understanding, professional judgment and study discipline needed for the architecture licensure examination, supported by lessons drawn from actual practice.
Experience
What you will learn through
- Programming, site studies, space planning and architectural design development.
- Working drawings, presentations, schedules and permit documentation.
- Consultant coordination, client presentation preparation and project organization.
- Site visits, construction documentation and progress checks when projects require them.
- Exposure to residential, commercial, institutional, healthcare, hospitality and master-planning work.
Applicants
What we look for
- A fresh graduate of BS Architecture seeking practical, diversified apprenticeship experience.
- Curious, dependable and organized, with a genuine openness to professional guidance.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp or equivalent design software; rendering and layout skills are an advantage.
- Clear communication, careful attention to detail and respect for project deadlines.
- A willingness to learn both design thinking and the technical realities of documentation and site work.
How to apply
Show us how you think—and what you are ready to learn.
Please include:
- Your current CV
- A portfolio or selected academic and personal work
- Your software proficiency
- Your availability and preferred working arrangement
- A short note about what you hope to learn at CARA
Thoughtful applications are reviewed as apprenticeship opportunities become available.
Email your application careers@caradesigns.page