How does it work?
Programme Details
Over 9 months, trainees learn the fundamentals of architecture, how to communicate thoughts and illustrate ideas. Trainees also develop key transferable professional qualities such as time management, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
Please note. Applications for this year have now closed and will reopen in Spring 2025 for the next intake in October 2025.
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Professional Experience
Four days a week in an architecture practice developing technical skills and working on live projects.
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Industry Experience
Half-day a week spent with other partner companies learning about associated roles in the Built Environment.
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Academic Experience
Half-day a week studying at the London School of Architecture for an EPQ in Architecture worth up to 28 UCAS points.
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Mentoring
Internal mentoring from your employer and external mentoring from POoR Collective.
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Workshops
Access to workshops and industry events.
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Network
A professional network for your future growth.
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About the programme
Who is it for?
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Entries must be between 18 - 25 years of age at the time of application
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Applications are invited from individuals residing in Barnet, Camden, Hounslow, and Slough, with one place being offered to a representative from any of the London boroughs.
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You do not need to have any previous experience.
Entries must complete the required application form(s) and video submission.
This opportunity is aimed at individuals who have not yet been to university.
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An ideal candidate is interested in architecture, open-minded, determined, proactive, curious and creative.
About the programme
What do you learn?
The programme introduces the architectural design process, with exposure to real projects, and the other professionals and consultants involved in making our cities.
Day to day you will work on 2D drawings & 3D computer models using architectural software programs. You will be part of an integrated design team, building on your collaboration and communication skills and taking part in design discussions.
The skills learnt can then be applied to a variety of different jobs within the industry and help to shape you as a young professional.
About the programme
Why did we start the traineeship?
A recent survey conducted by the Architects Registration Board found that…
Architects come from minority ethnic backgrounds.*
Architects identify as female.*
Traditionally, a career in architecture has relied on an individual’s ability to fund multiple university degrees and have connections within the industry. This lack of accessibility, support and diversity has a knock-on effect with inadequate representation in the workplace.
While there has been an increase in initiatives in the industry, there are still few opportunities for young people to be employed in an architecture practice before they have completed higher education. This can lead to further financial and contact network barriers.
Build The Way hopes to be a part of the movement and debate around architectural education and training.
*Figures above are based on ARB’s 2023 Equality and Diversity survey.