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Want to get involved with Apprentice Worldwide? Here are the volunteer options available:
PROGRAM | OBJECTIVE | WHO SHOULD APPLY | PROCESS | COMMITMENT | MINIMUM REQUIREMENT |
Apprentice |
Gain critical knowledge and skills by interacting with experienced business professionals through one-on-one projects, career development and networking events, helping you succeed. |
Students who are in completing an undergraduate program in a four year college or university. | Connect with your university liason via LinkedIn and schedule an interview. | 1 Semester (Fall, Spring & Summer are available) | Meet with 2 or more Sponsors per Semester.
Work on Special Project as agreed with Sponsor for a minimum or 2 weeks (nonconsecutive) to develop new Skills. Must participate in one Career Development Event and One Networking Event per Semester. |
Associate | Continue to build necessary skills to succeed in business and developing a professional network by participating in career development and networking events. | Entry-level professionals and graduate students who have completed their undergraduate degree | Connect with your local professional programming director via LinkedIn and schedule an interview | 6 Months | Meet with 3 or more Sponsors per Semester. Must participate in one Career Development Event and one Networking Event per Semester. Must work towards becoming a Junior Sponsor and / or help with Network Expansion. |
Promoter | Actively Mentor a graduating Senior or Associate allowing a fresh perspective for entering the professional arena. | Young professionals who have more than 3 years of post-undergraduate work experience | Connect with your local professional programming director via LinkedIn and schedule an interview | 6 Months | Must be willing to meet with Apprentices and Associates a minimum of 3 times per semester. Must participate in a minimum of 2 events per semester. Must help organize Career Development seminars. |
Ambassador / Partner | Help market and promote as an elite Career Development organization for Young Professionals. | Individuals and Organizations motivated to help Young Professionals succeed. | Inquire with Sponsors and Staff | No limit | Promote events throughout the community and inform organizations of Apprentice Program benefits. |
Staff (Program Directors, Professional Programing, Administration and Operations, Associate Orientation, Regional Expansion, Marketing and Media, University Liasons, Professional Network Development) | Lead by helping Apprentice Worldwide succeed. Create opportunities for Young Professionals to learn and interact through programming; connecting with students through professional and networking even | Appointed by President and or local Program Directors. Leaders passionate about helping our young professionals succeed. | Connect with your local professional programming director via LinkedIn and schedule an interview | 6 months | Lead in assigned projects and initiatives. Assist in special areas as required including Network Expansion and Career Development. Must participate and help in a minumim of 2 events per semester. |
Sponsor (“Global Mentors”) | Available to mentor and support Young Professionals via flexible means allowing an experienced perspective for navigating the professional arena. Passionate about helping others succeed. | Professionals who have more than 7 years of work experience in a dedicated field (typically in their 30s and up) | Connect with your local professional programming director. | 1 Year | Must be flexible to meet with a minimum of one Apprentice / Associate per quarter. Must participate in a minumum of one event per quarter. Help with the organization of one career development or networking event per semester. Encouraged to Speak once a year Group Series. |
Advisory Board Member | Help guide Apprentice Worldwide in a course that will impact future leaders for generations to come. Responsible for providing counsel and advice to the Staff as required. Grow Sponsorships. | Established professionals who have more than 7 years of work experience in a dedicated field (shares a passion for developing future professional leaders) | Connect with your local professional programming director via LinkedIn and schedule an interview | 1 Year | Must participate in Advisory meetings as required. Must help with the recruitment of new Sponsors in numerous Industries. Must provide guidance to local Staff as needed. Participate in 1 Event per quarter. |