The Apprentice Program
Empowering Young People for Work
The Apprentice Program is a paid six-week summer program that offers young Bahamians in South Eleuthera with an opportunity to work closely with Island School staff, gaining work experience, mentorship in a specific trade/field, and exposure to The Island School philosophy and values.
Through weekly career training, young people are empowered and become aware of opportunities for employment. Apprentices partake in a professional development workshop every week covering the following content:
- Successful work behaviors
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Professionalism: resumes and applications
- Coaching and interview practice
- Financial management introduction
- Conflict resolution
By the end of the apprenticeship, young people will come away with:
- Work experience
- Understanding of job-related expectations
- An adult who can serve as a reference and vouch for work behaviors
- A clear statement about what they learned during the work experience
- A plan for how talents and experience apply to a new job opportunity
- An updated resume
Register & Apply
Applications for the Apprentice Program open each spring for a short window of time. Contact us to be notified for open registration.
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