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 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 (3pm to 5:30pm): REQUIRED Group Lab Meetings.
You may request early dismissal from your school for any or all of the blocks of times below.
(optional but encouraged)
| Molecular BIO/Chem Focus | (even) Fridays | (odd) Fridays |
| 8:00am to 11:30am Optional but Encouraged | Shadowing Competency Lab Techniques | —– |
| ~11:30am Optional but Encouraged | Pizza Break or AptaEvent Lunch | —– |
| 12:30pm to 3:00pm Optional but Encouraged | —– | Observing Journal Club (Presentations of Scientific Papers) |
| 3:00pm to 5:30pm REQUIRED | Competency Lab Techniques (Hands-on Training and/or Student-led Demonstrations) | Science Fair Project REVIEW** (Student-led Presentations) |
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 January, June, or September (followed by a pizza lunch break). The program is a rolling application process.
***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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