About the role
The Berkeley Lab Director's Apprenticeship Program (BLDAP) is a high school STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) program designed to help students develop 21st century skills, learn about Berkeley Lab’s research activities, receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in a real-life work environment. It is a project-based program where participants engage in hands-on projects, an engaging computer science short course, and weekly discussions with STEM professionals. The program focuses on building 21st-century research skills such as problem-solving, communication, and collaboration while building a vibrant STEM network. BLDAP is open to public school students in 10th and 11th grade in the Bay area, particularly Alameda, San Francisco, and West Contra Costa counties, and seeks to reflect the racial demographics of the residential population. Students from underrepresented groups in STEM are highly encouraged to apply. The program takes place in-person for six weeks during the summer and students receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in real-life work environments.