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.
Session Dates: August 21, 2020 - December 11, 2020
Featured Classes
This course discusses how running a business can fit into God’s great plan for the world. Students dialogue about “Multiple Bottom Lines,” culture, leadership, money, and the greater good of society. This course is important for all entrepreneurs, leaders, and those interest in cross-cultural missions.
Learn the art of telling a compelling story with video by discovering the fundamentals of storytelling, video production, and digital distribution — using only smartphone cameras and apps. Delve into film terminology, theory, and technique in the pursuit of telling impactful stories that change people.
Many believe the study of America’s government and Economics will be boring and even depressing. They could not be more mistaken. This course is intended to study both government and economics in unison. They work hand in hand, so students should study them together!
This course teaches how to rapidly develop and test ideas by gathering marketplace feedback and searching for unmet needs of customers. Students learn the fundamentals of innovation and entrepreneurship along with the skills necessary to run a competitive business able to flourish in today’s global economy.
Technology has ushered in a whole new realm of measures that everyone will need to understand as we head into the future. It’s crucial to understand the math and science behind changing technologies in the workplace. This course provides instruction and application for the math you will personally use regularly.
Critical Thinking is a course intended to engage students in a way that fosters awareness of major issues of the day and draws relevancy between the student and events on the local, national, and global stages. Engaging in current events on a near-daily basis, students can expect heavy emphasis on critical thinking skills.
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.