Youth Development

Take charge of your future with our youth development program. The hub for teens to gain valuable leadership skills, academic support and professional mentorship.

  • Permanent
  • Education Studio
  • Ages 14-18

Applications for Return Apprentices Are Now Open!

Join us for another exciting season of learning and discovery at Discovery Place. Your continued participation helps inspire the next generation of STEM enthusiasts!

Program Overview

The STEM Corp Apprenticeship offers a volunteer-based opportunity for students aged 14-18 to gain hands-on museum experience.

Participants work alongside museum professionals, engaging guests through STEM-based programs and activities.

This application is exclusively for RETURNING Apprentices.

Application Details:

  • For RETURN Apprentices only
  • Submit a completed application before the deadline: September 27 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Late or incomplete applications are not accepted

New applicants: Please apply for the Summer 2025 Cohort in March/April.

Available Locations

  • Discovery Place Science in Charlotte
  • Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville
  • Discovery Place Kids in Rockingham

Note: Not all opportunities are available at all locations

Available Roles

Museum Operations Apprentice – must be 14 years old by October 1st

  • Assist Operations Team
  • Provide floor and exhibit support
  • Shifts scheduled during museum operations

Requirements:

  • 50 service hours between October 2024 – April 2025
  • Attend scheduled Orientation and Training
  • Self-schedule volunteer shifts in advance
MUSEUM OPERATIONS APPLY HERE

Student Advisory Board Apprentice – must be 14 years old by October 1st

This role is for Apprentices looking to advance their volunteer careers and develop leadership skills.

  • Assist with coordinating and supervising Apprentices
  • Provide support for off-site events and programs

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 Cohorts of service (non-consecutive is okay)
  • 80 service hours between October 2024 – April 2025
  • Submit an essay with a provided prompt
STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD APPLY HERE

Mandatory Orientation

All Return Apprentices and Student Advisory Board members must attend either:

  • Discovery Place Science Orientation on October 12, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
  • Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville Orientation on October 13, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

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