BLDAP is a summer high school program for underrepresented minorities in STEM to develop research and coding skills, receive career guidance, and form a STEM network. The virtual program will take place from July 6 – 30. Read about the program, volunteer roles, and how to sign up.
The Berkeley Lab Director’s Apprenticeship Program (BLDAP) for high school students seeks to remove systemic barriers, such as a lack of access to professional networks and work-based opportunities, by providing strong connections to the scientific community at Berkeley Lab. BLDAP is a project-based high school STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) apprenticeship program that will provide an opportunity for underrepresented students in STEM (defined as: African Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Latinos, students from low income households, and first-generation college attendees) to develop 21st century skills, learn about Berkeley Lab’s business and research activities, receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in a real-life work environment.
This program will prioritize public school students in the East Bay area, particularly Alameda and West Contra Costa counties, and seek to reflect the racial demographics of the residential population.
Participants will engage in hands-on projects, an engaging computer science short course, and weekly discussions with STEM professionals. Projects will focus on building 21st century research skills such as problem-solving, communication and collaboration while building a vibrant STEM network.
Participants who successfully complete the apprenticeship summer will have the opportunity to participate in additional short courses, workshops, and special seminars at Berkeley Lab throughout the fall and spring of 2020 and 2021, respectively. Students in good standing prior to summer 2021, will receive an invitation to participate in a traditional laboratory internship. (The on-site internship is dependent upon 2021 public health policies.)
The apprenticeship program will take place July 6 – July 30, 2020.
