Ask HN: Best way to find an apprenticeship?

Hi HN,

The value of an apprenticeship cannot be overstated. As a student myself, I'm currently searching for a summer opportunity where I can absorb as much as possible.

If someone asked you for an apprenticeship, how would you want them to approach you?

I'm particularly interested in engineering, AI, and design.

Thank you -- I can use all the advice I can get.

rahimnathwani · 8 years ago

It sounds like you're looking for an internship (8-12 weeks, between semesters) rather than an apprenticeship (often multi-year).

The three fields you're particularly interested in are pretty different. For each of the three, what are you doing right now, that demonstrates to a potential intern host that (i) you are motivated to improve in that area, (ii) you might be able contribute something of value during your internship, (iii) you might be a good future permanent hire in that area?

jabv · 8 years ago

8th Light offers an apprenticeship (multiple months of paid learning): https://8thlight.com/apprenticeship/

So does Pillar Technology: https://pillartechnology.com/dist/assets/careers/pillar-appr...

hugja · 8 years ago

Thoughtbot: https://thoughtbot.com/playbook/our-company/apprenticeship

Most of these seem web based, I wonder if there's any out there for low level / systems.

Edit: IBM: https://careers.ibm.com/ShowJob/Id/185175/Software-Engineer-...