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Academic Affairs Student Apprenticeship Program (AASAP)
What is the difference between volunteering, an apprenticeship, an internship and paid student employment through UCSD Career Services? The level of compensation and range of responsibility varies with each type of appointment. The description of the general differences in these appointments is described below. A volunteer is a person who, of his/her own free will, undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service. The range of tasks and responsibilities vary based on the nature of the position and can range from clerical duties to executive leadership. Volunteers do not expect to receive monetary compensation for their service. An apprenticeship with the Academic Affairs Student Apprenticeship Program (AASAP) is a type of volunteer. The apprenticeship is a work-learning experience that involves training, supervision, and mentorship on well-defined professional projects; clerical work is kept to a minimum. Apprentices do not, generally, receive monetary compensation. They gain knowledge, skills and abilities that are applicable in the professional work force. An internship that is vetted by the Academic Internship Program (AIP) is also a work-learning experience that involves training, supervision and mentorship on well-defined professional projects; clerical work is kept to a minimum. The internship is registered as an undergraduate academic course. Interns work a minimum of ten hours a week and write a final term paper under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Interns to do receive monetary compensation; they receive academic credit through the Academic Internship Program. Student Employment that is gained through UCSD Career Services’ job listings is employment that is performed for wages or salary. It is a position below the executive level. Unlike an AASAP apprenticeship or an AIP internship, clerical tasks do not need to be minimized. What are the student’s responsibilities during and after the apprenticeship? What kind of performance does the supervisor or mentor expect? Upon selection as student apprentice
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What are the department’s responsibilities during and after the apprenticeship? What kind of supervision or mentorship does the student apprentice require? Upon selection of student apprentice
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What work or projects make for a good apprenticeship? There is no set formula for how an apprenticeship is constructed, how much time it will take, or what duties are entailed. As such, an apprenticeship can be tailored to the needs and expectations of the parties involved. As a working definition, a good apprenticeship is a work-learning arrangement in which the student gains experience in a particular field or job function under the guidance of a supervisor. Training and resources are provided, and feedback on expectations, goals and progress is regularly provided. Examples of sample apprenticeships are provided below:
What are the benefits of an apprenticeship with the Academic Affairs Student Apprenticeship Program? An apprenticeship has multiple benefits for students at all stages in their career development. Solidify career goals, narrow career choices, gain insight about a specific industry or career, and learn more about where one might want to work "Get your foot in the door” of a specific department. Make an impression that might lead to job referrals, mentors or close professional contacts in your targeted field of interest Enhance your marketability, develop and build your professional skills, demonstrate that you are familiar with the industry and reinforce your demonstrated interest in the field Benefit from supplemental career-development services from your UCSD AASAP Coordinator, including assistance in resume and cover letter writing and editing as well as with job interviewing techniques and tips. If the department decides to monetarily compensate a student for the apprenticeship, what do I need to do? Apprenticeships are normally unpaid. The advertised apprenticeship listing will identify if there will be monetary compensation. If circumstances change after the apprenticeship starts and the department wishes to compensate the student, please email the Academic Affairs Student Apprenticeship Program Coordinator (aasap@ucsd.edu). Since the specific process for compensating a student will vary depending on UC employment history, fund sources available, and amount of compensation, it is important to contact the Student Apprenticeship Program Coordinator. What is the optimal timing for hiring an apprentice? The Academic Affairs Student Apprenticeship Program is a year-round program. Apprenticeship listings are accepted throughout the year, but please keep in mind that the majority of students are present at the San Diego campus during the fall, winter and spring quarters. CONTACT INFORMATION
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