Pre-Apprenticeship & Micro-Internship Program
Pre-Apprenticeship & Micro-Internship
(3-Month Program)
High school students and undergrads from local colleges who are interested in learning advanced techniques in biotechnology, molecular biology, and chemistry may apply for this three-month program– see the Internship/Co-Op Program page for more details on ‘what to expect.’ In some circumstances, depending on the level of understanding and ambition of the student, hands-on experience may be involved for those working towards a science fair project.
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:
Request early dismissal from your school as needed for the blocks of time below.
| Molecular BIO/Chem Focus | (even) Fridays | (odd) Fridays |
8:00am to 11:30am School Year – Optional Summer – Required | Shadowing Competency Lab Techniques | Science Fair Project** (hands-on bench work) |
~11:30am School Year – Optional Summer – Required | Pizza Break | Lunch on your own |
12:30pm to 4:00pm Summer + School Year – Required | Apprenticeship TEAM Meeting & Science Fair Project** (hands-on bench work) | Observing Journal Club (Presentations of Scientific Papers) |
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 75 credit hours (~3 month commitment).
**Science Fair projects may be considered after students complete 75 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 January, June***, or September (followed by a pizza lunch break). The program is a rolling application process.
***NOTE: Only register for June if you’re committed to 6-months working on a Science Fair project for the upcoming school year.
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