2026 Apprenticeships

We are No Longer Accepting Applications. The Fall Cohert Applications will open in August

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