Real World Experience in the Architectural Profession

After only four years the externship program has grown exponentially. In spring 2016 we placed 74 students (both grad and undergrad, architecture and urban planning) in 48 firms in and around Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, and as far as Los Angeles and Austin, TX. Students continue to report back exceptional experiences at their host firms. We could not have created such a successful program without the support and participation of alumni firms. Although the focus of the externship is on a short exposure to professional experiences, we have confirmed over 10 externships translating into full-time internships with the host firm.

Externs are typically placed in firms for 1 to 2 weeks during the UWinteriM or spring break to get basic insights into practice and networking. Sponsoring firms benefit from the introduction to capable and motivated students and the skills and fresh ideas they bring. Many sponsors view the extern experience as a mentoring opportunity. To participate contact Mo Zell or Sign-up for the next Externship opportunity.

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“My week spent at HGA in Milwaukee was extremely valuable towards my future career in architecture. At my externship I was exposed to a large firm environment, and was surprised to find that I really enjoyed being in a larger size firm like HGA. The amount of available resources, amenities, and the “medium” firm feel it had made me feel extremely welcome and included. The sense of community within the firm was amazing, and it definitely is the type of atmosphere I hope to work in post-graduation.”
– Jen Hohol, BSAS ‘16
– Speaking about her Externship Experience with HGA Architects & Engineers

Externship Host Firms

Milwaukee Area
AG Architecture
Christopher Kidd and Associates
City of Milwaukee – NIDC
Continuum Architects + Planners
Engberg Anderson Architects
Eppstein Uhen Architects
GRAEF
Hanging Gardens
HGA
Jarosz/Lynch
Johnsen Schmaling Architects
Kahler Slater, Inc.
Kindness Architecture + Planning
Korb + Associates Architects
Master Graphics
Mortensen Construction
Plunkett Raysich Architects
Quorum Architects
Striegel-Agacki Studio
The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc.
Uihlein Wilson Architects
UWM Facilities
Vetter Denk
Wade Weissmann Architecture
Wheaton Franciscan North Operations Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority Workshop Architects
Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc.

Regional
Legacy Architecture, Inc. – Sheboygan Somerville Architects | Engineers – Green Bay

Madison
Aro Eberle Architect
Dimension IV Madison Design Group Flad Architects
KEE Architecture, Inc.
OPN Architects
Potter Lawson, Inc.

Chicago
Brininstool + Lynch Architecture Design CannonDesign
Goettsch Partners, Inc.
JGMA
Holabird & Root | Architecture, Engineering, Interiors Perkins + Will
John Ronan Architects
SOM | Skidmore Owings & Merrill
Site Design Group
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Valerio Dewalt Train Associates

National
Break Form Design – Los Angeles, CA Gensler – Minneapolis, MN
Miró Rivera Architects – Austin, TX OPN Architects – Cedar Rapids, IA