First-Year Apprentice Program 2010
Applications Due November 1, 2009!
The First-Year Apprentice Program is designed in response to the burning question, “How can I get experience when I don’t already have experience?!”
Through this unique program, first-year students gain valuable professional experience right here at Duke during the spring semester!
Competing in a selective application process in the fall, successful first-year candidates are placed in participating administrative offices or academic departments to intern during the spring semester on a substantive project with guidance and support from a dedicated staff or faculty member.
Prospective apprentices select the offices or departments for which they wish to be considered based on the project descriptions and associated learning goals, available through Duke eRecruiting.
Apprentices work 5 hours a week for approximately 8 weeks during the spring semester. While the work is unpaid, the experience that students gain can be instrumental in making career-related decisions, securing future internships, and building strong connections to the greater Duke community.
Information sessions:
Thursday, October 15, 2009 noon – 1:00p.m
Friday, October 16, 2009 1:00 – 2:00pm
Both sessions held at Upper Eastside (East Campus Union above Marketplace)
See map for more information: http://maps.duke.edu/building/136
Upper Eastside is wheelchair accessible
***If you are not able to attend one of these sessions, email leslie.alabi@duke.edu***
Sponsoring offices/departments and their projects:
Duke eRecruiting contains complete project descriptions and is being updated regularly.
- Chapel Pathways Program
- The Chronicle
- Duke Alumni Association
- English for International Students Program
- Fuqua School of Business - Master of Management Studies Program
- International House
- Law School Alumni Relations
- Office of Continuing Medical Education
- Office of Student Activities and Facilities
- Residence Life and Housing Services
- School of Nursing – Clinical Cancer Trials
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Women's Studies Program
- The Women's Center
To view project details:
- Go to Duke eRecruiting
- First-time users, click on get password at the bottom of the page, and enter your user name when prompted (username = duke + netID, e.g., dukeabc123)
- Click on Employers (top right tab) then Employers Search
- Enter First-Year Apprentice in search box
- Click the link under the Jobs column to view each project
Student Eligibility Requirements:
- First-year undergraduate Duke students
- Have taken the Duke eRecruiting orientation and quiz (good for the rest of your time here at Duke!)
- Can commit to working 5 hours a week from mid-January to early April (approximately 8 weeks)
- Motivated to learn outside of the classroom, to explore career options, and to build relationships
Application Process and Requirements:
- Application deadline – November 1, 2009
- Create a password for Duke eRecruiting and take online recruiting orientation and quiz
- Review First-Year Apprentice job/project descriptions in Duke eRecruiting, beginning October 15thSubmit application (resume and cover letter) for up to 3 First-Year Apprentice jobs in Duke eRecruiting*
- Participate in interview(s) with departmental supervisors if selected (2nd and 3rd week of November)
Students will be notified by email if they have been selected for an interview and will need to select an interview slot through the Duke eRecruiting system.
Need Help with the Application Process?
- Resume and cover letter assistance is available at the Career Center resource room during daily drop-in advising hours: Monday - Thursdat: 2:00 – 5:00pm and Friday 2:00 – 4:00pm (106 Page Auditorium http://maps.oit.duke.edu/building/15)
- Interview assistance will be available through interview preparation workshops (dates TBA).
- One on one career counseling appointments available! Call 660-1050 between 9am and 5pm or stop by 110 Page Auditorium to make an appointment.
Additional Information:
- Successful candidates will participate in an orientation workshop in early January 2009 (dates TBA)
- Apprentices will work with their respective departmental supervisors/mentors to develop and clarify project goals and expectations
- Apprentices will meet weekly with respective departmental supervisors/mentors for guidance and to share feedback on project progress
- Apprentices and supervisors/mentors will be expected to a mid-term and final program/project evaluation
Please visit the Career Center Resource Room (106 Page) during drop-in hours (M-Th 2-5, F 2-4)
for assistance with eRecruiting, creating resumes, and writing cover letters, or make an appointment by calling 660-1050.