Apprentice Austin

Apprentice Application due date extended until Nov. 30th!!

Overview

A 3 month, 6 session mentoring program for top college students looking to build a career and life in Austin upon graduation
A unique opportunity for a student to learn from a local leader in an area of their career interests/pursuit
Mentors give 1 hour every other week to their apprentices (based upon calendar availability) to help guide the student on career development, make contacts/network in Austin and beyond, and offer general work and community awareness
Program will culminate in a graduation ceremony with the local leaders and key stakeholders from the University

Applicants must be a Junior, Senior or comparable (e.g. graduating in the next two years) who will be enrolled during the program period at one of the following institutions: University of Texas-at Austin, Texas State University, St. Edward’s, Huston-Tillotson, Concordia, and Austin Community College
Students will be selected based upon their career interests, desire to stay in Austin, and prior academic or personal achievements
Students will be paired up with a local leader well established in their field of interest who can make a significant contribution to their career and community pursuits
Students send any questions and the completed application to Melanie at Melanie@austinyoungchamber.com

Apprentice applications due by midnight 11/20/2009
Apprentice awards selected and announced by no later than 12/04/09
Mentor and Apprentice matching announcement 01/27/2010
Apprentice Austin program period 02/08/2010 to 04/23/2010
Celebration Dinner with all Apprentices, Mentors, and University Presidents or liaisons week of 04/30/2010

Want to be Austin’s next Apprentice, download the application Here and email the completed form to Melanie.

Interested in being a mentor, complete the online form Here. A member of Selection Committee will contact you for more information.