APPRENTICESHIPS

Applying for Apprenticeships

How to Apply

Read the Job Description

Take the time to thoroughly review the job description for the apprenticeship position you’re interested in. Understand the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations outlined.

Update Your Resume

Tailor your resume to align with the job description. Highlight relevant skills, experiences, and achievements that demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Add Relevant Information

If necessary, update your resume with any additional information or experiences that are pertinent to the apprenticeship position.

Submit Your Application

Send your updated resume and a cover letter (optional) to Neda at neda@vitallink.org. In your email, please include the title of the apprenticeship position in the subject line.

Mock Interviews

Practice interviews with friends, family members, or mentors to gain confidence and polish your interviewing skills. Use commonly asked interview questions. 

Online Resources

Websites like Glassdoor and InterviewBit often have lists of common interview questions and tips for answering them effectively. Look for resources specific to apprenticeship interviews, as they may focus more on skills and experience relevant to the trade.

Interview Preparation Workshops

Our organization offers a workshop and resources for interview preparation. Our team would be happy to assist you with interview preparation through a call or in-person. Conact Camilo at camilo@vitalllink.org if you are interested. 

Benefits of an Apprenticeship

Our Apprenticeships

Operations Coordinator/Manager
Apprentice

Interested applicants will be training and learning to be an Operations Manager professional. 

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Project Coordinator is responsible for ensuring success of all programs, assistance in having grants prepared in a timely and successful manner and assistance in delivering programs to participants. The Coordinator also performs administrative duties and ensures that program requirements are met.

See Operations Coordinator/Manager Apprenticeship Job Description for Essential Roles and Responsibilities.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate well independently and as a member of a team, to prioritize tasks and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Build relationships with industry professionals in order to build new partnerships and areas of growth for programs.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organization and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes, experienced problem-solver, creative thinker, personable, and flexible.
  • Accuracy and close attention to detail, ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Computer literacy, including Adobe, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher, Canva, Google Workspace.
  • Perform additional duties as requested by the Management team
  • A passion to help make a difference in the lives of students.
  • California Driver’s License, car insurance and reliable transportation to travel to meetings, events, and other activities.
  • Must pass a background check
  • Will be asked to complete a TB test
 

Customer Service/Program Coordinator
Apprentice

Interested applicants will be training and learning to be a Customer Service professional. 

Under the supervision of the Management team and the Lead Coordinator, the Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the planning, coordination, and implementation of quality educational, enrichment, and recreational programs and activities. The Coordinator also performs administrative duties and ensures that program requirements are met.

See Customer Service Apprenticeship Job Description for Essential Roles and Responsibilities.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate well independently and as a member of a team, to prioritize tasks
  • and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Build relationships with industry professionals in order to build new partnerships and areas of growth for programs.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organization and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes, experienced problem-solver, creative thinker, personable, and flexible.
  • Accuracy and close attention to detail, ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Computer literacy, including Adobe, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher, Canva, Google Workspace.
  • Perform additional duties as requested by the Management team
  • A passion to help make a difference in the lives of students.
  • California Driver’s License, car insurance and reliable transportation to travel to meetings, events, and other activities.
  • Must pass a background check
  • Will be asked to complete a TB test