Junior Apprentice
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Goal
Introduce students to real-world research by providing quality mentors in world-class facilities. Students will learn professional skills while building their understanding of current research and how it is conducted. The student will have multiple mentors to help prepare them for college and the next phase of the LEGACY program.
LEGACY Jr Apprenticeships invite students to work on Air Force installations by working real-world projects with the guidance of a scientist or engineer.
Student Working Hours
The hours will range from 7:30am - 5:00pm depending on the mentor and location; not to exceed 8 hours a day.
Summer Work Window: June - early August
Students must work a minimum of 240 hours, but may not exceed 320 hours.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Must work a minimum of six weeks during summer break
- Must be 16 years old to work at Air Force locations
- Must have completed age 15 Craftsman Camp.
Application Checklist
- Reference Recommendation
- Provide transcript (high school and college students) MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION