Apply for the Youth Apprentice Program

Please complete the application form below. Interested youth must live in Rowan County and be between 10-14 years old. Ensure you include the following information in your submission: youth's name and age, parent/guardian contact details, availability for mentorship and meetings, and a statement of interest and ability to work outdoors with bees.

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Youth Apprentice Program Application

Contact Information

Youth applicant name

Age

Parent(s) / guardian(s) name

Street address

City

State

Zip Code

Phone:

Commitments

Please Note: Transportation to and from activities is apprentice’s and parent / guardian’s responsibility

Commit to attend monthly RCBA meetings – 7-9 pm – 2nd Monday of each month at Rowan Co. Agriculture Center – 2727 Old Concord Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146.

Yes

Are you willing to work closely with a RCBA mentor beekeeper?

Yes

Applicant Questionnaire

Describe some of your interests and activities both inside and outside of school.

What do you know about honey bees & beekeeping and why do you want to become an apprentice beekeeper?

Are you a member of a club (4H, Scouts, FFA, etc.)? Could beekeeping be a project for your club?

Is there anything else you want to share to strengthen your application?

References

Please submit names of two references. (1) A teacher / educator and (2) an adult who knows You well but who is not a member of your family.

Name (Teacher/Educator)

Position

Daytime Contact Number:

Name (Adult Non-Family)

Position:

Daytime Contact Number: