2026 Apprenticeships
This application is for NEW and RETURNING Apprentices looking to join our Summer 2026 Cohort.
The STEM Corp Apprenticeship is a volunteer-based opportunity offered to students 14-18 years old. This program provides students with hands-on experience volunteering in a museum while working side by side with museum professionals. Students will engage with our guests through STEM based experiential programs, lab activities, and a variety of programs and activities.
Museum Operations Apprentice: Applicants must be 14-year-old by May 31 to participate in the program. Shift options are scheduled during museum operations.
Students will be required to serve 80 hours between May 2026 – September 2026.
Students are also required to attend a scheduled Orientation and Training based on their service location.
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to schedule their hours/weeks or service in advance; Youth Development does not schedule volunteer shifts for student Apprentices.
Applications will be available from now – April 12 at 5:00 p.m.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted, no exceptions.
Applicant Link: STEM Corp Apprentice Program Application – Summer 2026 Cohort – Fill out form
Recommendation Link: STEM Corp Apprentice Program – Recommendation Form (Summer 2026) – Fill out form
Apprenticeships are available at the following locations:
Discovery Place Science (301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC, 28202)
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville (105 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078)
Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham (233 E Washington St, Rockingham, NC 28379)
Orientation is required for NEW apprentices.
Required Orientation Dates:
- Discovery Place Science
May 30 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
May 31 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham
June 1 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For questions or more information, please contact us at:
Email: YouthDevelopment@discoveryplace.org.
Phone: 704-297-1028