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.’ Although students in this program will be trained alongside college graduates and master’s students, the curriculum is less involved and is primarily an instructional / shadowing experience. 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, please contact us to schedule a tour of our lab with your students!
Curriculum:
Please request early dismissal from your school for any or all blocks of time below.
| Molecular BIO/Chem Focus | (even) Fridays | (odd) Fridays |
| 8:00am to 11:30am | Shadowing Competency Lab Techniques* | Science Fair Project** (bench work at your discretion) |
| ~11:30am | Pizza Break | Lunch on your own |
| 12:30pm to 4:00pm | Science Fair Project** (bench work at your discretion) | Observing Journal Club (Lab 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).
(weekly) Thursdays ~12:30pm to ~3pm: Science Fair Project Review Meeting followed by Experiments. 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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