Apprentice Program

Among other responsibilities, students who participate in the Apprentice Program will help lead BPS classes, conduct special presentations, shadow intern roles, and assist with conference activities. 

Eligibility

APPRENTICE:                                                                                                                                                            

1) Must be 14 years or older by first day of conference

2) Completed Phase I of YSG

3) Have attended at least 2 events, 1 in the past 12 months

4) Fast Track Apprentice: 16 years old, Phase I of YSG completed and attended 1 prior event in the past 12 months

5) Verbal recommendation from Chapter Sponsor

APPRENTICE 2: CFC Conferences Only

1) Must be 15 years or older by first day of conference

2) Completed Phase II of YSG

3) Have apprenticed at 2 events, 1 in the past 12 month

4) All RSA's and Student Instructors are eligible, provided they have served within the past 12 months

5) If 17-18 you may apply for Apprentice 2 if you have apprenticed one time within the past 12 months 

6) Verbal recommendation from Chapter Sponsor

Arrival/Departure Times for Flood the Five events:  

• Friday:  Arrival 1 pm
•             Departure 30 min. after closing program
• Saturday:  Arrival 8 am
•              Departure after facility clean up

Arrival/Departure Times for CFC Conferences

Part of the purpose behind the Apprentice Program is to give you as much exposure to running a conference and coaching communication as possible. Arriving earlier allows you more time to shadow interns and plan for your role in leadership. With this time, you will be able to greet participants, prepare for the day, and keep the facility in order.

If you are interested participating in the Apprentice Program

• Register for the Apprentice track at the event where you plan to attend.
• The application for this role will be completed through your event registration. Please make certain you have met eligibility requirements and have a verbal Sponsor recommendation.
• Make sure you read the information on your role at ICC events here: Apprentices at Flood he Fives, CFC Conferences and Convention. This letter includes a preview of activities, homework and communication guidelines. Print it out and bring it with you along with your homework assignments and ideas.
• In the weeks leading up to the conference, the team of apprentices will be emailed, as a group, this letter and additional information.

Learning Objectives for Apprentices

Objectives

Apprentices learn to model initiative and servant leadership by helping participants and coaches focus on Christ as you…

• Gain teaching experience and leadership skills to implement in your Chapter.
• Observe experienced leaders handle responsibilities, leading students from a Christian foundation.
• Build relationships with interns.
• Deepen your understanding of the vision of cultural communication.

Apprentice 2 (CFC Conferences Only) Objectives

In addition to the Apprentice Objectives, as an Apprentice 2 you will serve as a role model of Christ-centered leadership for other Apprentices, participants, and coaches as you…

• Gain experience and perspective for coaching students from a Christian worldview.
• Broaden abilities in order to lead in your community.
• Build relationships with interns.
• Explore and implement Biblical thinking and cultural communication.
• Deepen your understanding of the role of an ICC intern.

Leadership “Clay Sculptures”

1. To plan leadership and communication goals for the conference
2. To understand and discuss modeling examples for participants
3. To plan for servant leadership roles within the conference
4. To craft lessons and activities to coach communication

Homework applied: BCC, goal-setting, and activity homework

Community analysis “Streams of Water”

1. To share perspectives on the needs of the local community
2. To plan steps to implement experience into Chapter
3. To exchange experiences, memories, and lessons learned during the conference
4. To suggest more effective methods for upcoming events

Homework applied: Apprentice 2 Community Analysis homework