Apprentice Program Enrollment Process
The Apprentice Program is open enrollment - if a mentor is available in your area you may begin at any time. If one is not available, we can hold your name on the contact list until a spot is open. The first step is to put your name on the Contact List. Once applications are received, we assign people a spot in the program based on their experience level and the availability of mentors in their area. Program fees are collected, and the registration is finalized.
Alternatively, if a mentor is not currently available in your area, or you have less than 2 years' experience, we can offer you a spot in the 'Getting Started with Bees' program. If a student is interested in continuing on in the Apprentice program, those who have earned their 'Getting Started with Bees' certificate will be given priority consideration for available mentor matching.
Please note that student packets and certificates can only be mailed to addresses within the United States and Canada.