Pre-Apprenticeship & Micro-Internship Program
Pre-Apprenticeship & Micro-Internship
(6-Month Program | part-time)
High school students who are interested in learning advanced techniques in biotechnology, molecular biology, and chemistry may apply for this part-time six-month program– see the Internship/Co-Op Program page for more details on ‘what to expect.’
Preferential consideration for acceptance into the Programs will be given to AP students and college undergraduate students with at least one Letter of Recommendation.
Science Teachers:
Feel free to contact us to schedule a lab tour with your students and/or with other science teachers (15 max attendees). Thank you.
Curriculum:
Mon-Thurs (3pm-debrief to 6pm or at your discretion) for research lab benchwork (hands-on).
At least 2 days of attendance to maintain good standing.
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(every) Friday: See Table below.
Request early dismissal from your school for the appropriate blocks of times below.
| Molecular BIO/Chem Focus | (even) Fridays | (odd) Fridays |
| 8:00am to 11:30am Optional but Encouraged | Competency Lab Techniques (Shadowing) | —– |
| ~11:30am Optional but Encouraged | Pizza Break or AptaEvent Lunch | —– |
| 12:30pm to 3:00pm | Competency Lab Techniques (Hands-on Training) REQUIRED | Journal Club: Presentations of Scientific Papers (Observing) REQUIRED |
| 3:00pm to 5:00pm | Competency Lab Techniques (Student-led Demonstrations) REQUIRED | Science Fair Project REVIEW** (Student-led Presentations) REQUIRED |
This Program is a volunteer experience for students who are interested in STEM career fields. Students will receive an Acknowledgment Award (Certificate of Credit-Hours Accomplished) after a minimum of 150 credit hours (~6 month commitment).
Science Fair projects may be considered after students complete 150 credit hours of the Pre-Apprenticeship Program (or on a case-by-case basis). If requested, additional days/times in the lab may be offered to students who are actively working on a Science Fair Project. See the “Aptagen Award” Flyer below.
Orientation (on-boarding) starts on the second Saturday morning of June, September*, or January* (followed by a pizza lunch break). The program is a rolling application process.
*For September and January start dates, student MUST get permission from school to attend 2 full-day Friday training sessions in the 2 weeks following the Saturday start date to complete Orientation.
NOTE: Only register if you’re committed to 6-months working on a Science Fair project for the upcoming school year.
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