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An Alternate Industry Education

InSB — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:54:06 +0000

In keeping with the school’s mission to “Foster the Next (Best) AEC+ Generation” we want to provide educational opportunities for the many. This includes enabling not just academic advancement, but also industry professional advancement -both in office and in the field.

This month we have began work in the development of the school’s Alternate Studies, and as part of it, the CM Alternate program.

The program is an 10-month combination program launching in February 2014, in which participants will spend the first 3 months in the classroom, followed by 6 months in the field, a closing accelerating month, all before returning to work.

The CM Alternate program will have a strong focus on diversity, and encourages the participation of women and other minorities interested in entering -or advancing to- project and jobsite management roles.

READ MORE ABOUT ALTERNATE STUDIES

Why tuition-free?

InSB — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:14:57 +0000

Tuition-free education is uncommon in the United States’ Higher Education system, but not so uncommon in other places around the world. Further, one could make the argument that the top schools are found in the United States.

However, if one looks at the output -the graduates- created by these universities, top schools or the smaller less known, one can clearly see either an individual being prepared for life in academia, the perpetuation of the system, or an individual being prepared for a life of employment.

So, where are the innovators? The creators? The entrepreneurs? Where do they come from?

We -at InSB- believe we are missing the point with the current system. We are burdening the students -economically and academically- to the point of preventing their full potential.

If we were to offset the economic burden, in addition to provide the students with truly applicable skills along with real-world opportunities to discover their strengths and passions, we would allow them the opportunity to take greater risks, ultimately opening room for the creation of innovation.

Help us, as we defy all the rules, taking our own risk to encourage others to do so -in AEC.

OpnLi is LIVE!

InSB — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:43:27 +0000

OpnLi – the AEC+ open library at InSB is LIVE once again.

A database of user generated content, the library is made accessible to professionals and students in the industry globally.

All content is for reference and educational purposes only, and shall not be shared, reproduced, or reinterpreted for use without the supervision of a licensed professional.

The copyrights of all content remain with the content creator.

READ THE RULES

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Sx3 : LEAN in AEC

InSB — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:28:23 +0000

REGISTER BY PAYING ONLINE. Select “Sx3 Session – 1 day”.

Also, email ooa@insb.us or call 312.560.7650 / Limited seating.

Encouraging WINC

InSB — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:18:09 +0000

Reblogged from W I N:

This coming April 13, we will be meeting for a Pre-Program Planning Session at InSB to hash out the details for a Program to encourage and enable Women in Construction, and their advancement.

We will discuss current conditions, opportunities, and layout the program for a final Pre-Launch Session on April 27.

Stay tuned to our WINCfund on Facebook, or…