Unleash Your Passion for Science
Join the SMO Apprentice program!
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Do you know someone 13 - 17 years-old who is ready to turn their love for science into action and wants to make a difference in their community? The Science Museum Oklahoma's Apprentice program is calling their name! Dive into a year-long journey from May 2024 to April 2025, where you'll:
Imagine being immersed in experiments, professional development sessions, and exclusive museum experiences. Plus, you'll contribute to impactful projects and make a difference in your community. |
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SMO Apprentices
You must be 13 – 17 years of age at the time of applying. A reliable mode of transportation to and from Science Museum Oklahoma is required. SMO Apprentices are not expected to have previous experience. We strive to create a supportive community that values each student’s unique strengths, challenges, and motivations.
We want students who …
- Have a passion for curiosity and discovery
- Are new to science research and want to build their skills
- Can commit to monthly meetings and additional volunteer hours
- Value teamwork and collaboration
- Look forward to working with a mentor who can help them find their path
SMO Apprentice Program Expectations
Apprentices are expected to attend orientation, participate in monthly meetings, and complete a volunteer checklist throughout the year. The once-a-month meetings (held on Saturdays) include experiments, professional development trainings, museum behind-the-scenes, project development, and more. The volunteer checklist contains opportunities such as being a SMO camp assistant for a week, helping in one of our tinkering spaces, and facilitating activities at SMO events. Volunteering hours will be recorded and can be applied as personal service or volunteer hours.
2024-25 Key Dates
| Applications open | March 16, 2024 |
| Application deadline | April 13, 2024 |
| Interviews (Tentative) |
May 11 & May 18, 2024 |
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Orientation
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May 29-31, 2023 |
| Monthly Meetings |
2nd Saturday each month July 2024-April 2025 |
Process:
- When applications are open on March 16, 2024, you will see an Apply button to fill out the application. Only 30 spots are available!
- Once the application deadline has past, select applicants will be invited to a group interview.
- Depending on the amount of applicants, there is a possibility of a second smaller interview later.
- Every stage of results will be notified via email submitted in application.
If you do not get selected, we encourage you to apply again every year that you are eligible.
Questions?
E-mail: Apprentice@smo.org