Educating for Success
Apprentice University expands traditional academics to include training in professional and life skills. Seminar-style classes encourage discussion, collaboration, and mastery. Through the JumpStart program, high school and gap-year students can experience these classes first hand. By participating in JumpStart, students can become better innovators, leaders, and communicators.
Practical Learning
In JumpStart, students participate in collegiate-level courses taught by reputable and experienced business professionals. Classes work like seminars and actively integrate discussion, projects, presentations, and mentorship.
Focused Training
As part of the JumpStart program, students also gain access to academic counseling, education training seminars, and admittance to exclusive Apprentice University events. Students learn to network and maximize opportunities.
Supportive Friends
Above all, JumpStart students learn alongside Apprentice University students as part of a close-knit community. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, engaging teachers, and bright students that make for an incredible learning experience.
Join the Fall 2019 Session
Deadline to Apply: August 9, 2019
Session Dates: September 6, 2019 - December 13, 2019
Classes run on Fridays See the schedule
Featured Classes
Providing instruction in essential communication skills required in the business environment, this course focuses on preparation and delivery of effective visual information designed to capture and compel an audience. Class participation includes delivery of presentations and peer critique.
Learn the art of telling a compelling story with video by discovering the fundamentals of storytelling, video production, and digital distribution — using only smartphones. Delve into film terminology, theory, and technique in the pursuit of telling impactful stories.
In this intensive career mapping course, students prepare for the world of career opportunities before them. Through our custom curriculum, students follow a step-by-step process of defining a destination, building skills, setting goals, and evaluating ideas to discover a personal career map.
In this course, students learn the essential techniques and types of professional writing. The course is designed to strengthen skills of effective written business communication. We will cover writing in a variety of workplace genres and the foundations of quality writing and editing.
This course introduces basic accounting principles for business. Topics include the complete accounting cycle with end-of-period statements, bank reconciliation, and more. Upon completion, students should be able to apply accounting principles to a business.
Weaving together the grand design of the Gospel from Genesis to Revelation, students discuss the themes of God, the purpose of creation, man as an “Image Bearer,” the impact of man’s rebellion, God’s Covenant, the person of Christ, the Church, and the consummation of the cosmos.
Why Apprentice University?
Consider these three key features of the Apprentice University experience.
Mentorship
We have a culture of supportive mentorship.
Mentorship
Our experienced instructors and staff members strive to engage with students and assist them in meeting their career and personal goals. Students know they can rely on the guidance of their teachers and leaders.
Badging
Instead of grades, we focus on mastery.
Badging
We keep track of students' skills using digital badges. Digital badges measure mastery of a subject. In JumpStart, students can fast-track to earning badges if they choose to attend ApprenticeU.
Preparation
We know young people can achieve great things.
Preparation
We strive to provide avenues through which the next generation can fulfill their potential. We desire to equip young people to become motivated, professional, and flourishing men and women of character.
An Education Like No Other
JumpStart provides an education unavailable anywhere else. In just one year, I have grown both academically and relationally. The opportunities I have had have shaped me and opened doors I never knew existed. I would definitely recommend JumpStart to every student who desires the most in-depth education.