Habiger Institute for Catholic Leadership
Mission and Culture Apprenticeship
About the Mission and Culture Apprenticeship
The future of Catholic schools depends on the passion, commitment, and vision of the next generation of educators. The two-year Catholic Studies’ Mission and Culture Apprenticeship Program, for sophomores and juniors, is a unique opportunity to gain real-world, professional experience in a Catholic school while earning an undergraduate degree.
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Madelyn Borchardt
Program Coordinator
Our Apprentices
- Engage with master practitioners in all areas of Catholic education, including development, recruitment, extra-curricular activities, administration, and teaching.
- Gain practical experience in pedagogy and organizational life by working one-on-one with a Catholic school mentor.
- Deepen their understanding of the Catholic philosophy of education through an exploration of in-school experience and program-related materials with a Catholic Studies faculty mentor.
Program Requirements
- Major in Catholic Studies.
- Obtain Virtus training certification.
- Complete two semesters of apprenticeship work over two consecutive academic years at your assigned Archdiocesan Catholic school.
- Commit to 3-5 hours per week to your apprenticeship, including a bi-monthly meeting with a Catholic Studies faculty mentor and a weekly meeting with your assigned Catholic school faculty and/or administrator mentor(s).
- Priority is giving to applicants who participate in the Leadership Interns Program.
- Apprenticeship Application
More than a teacher, a witness.
A Ready and Open Heart
Student Apprentice Story
Emma felt both grateful and overwhelmed to have so many options at St. Thomas. When she heard about the mission and culture apprenticeship, she eagerly applied to the program.
Our Catholic School Partners
Catholic Studies believe the vibrancy and future of Catholic education depends on all of us. We want to support our schools by forming the next generation of Catholic educators to ensure a bright tomorrow. By becoming a Mission and Culture Apprenticeship partner, a school receives:
- A positive faith witness and young adult role model for impressionable students.
- An apprentice who is flexible and can support a wide range of school activities and administrative needs.
- Catholic Studies’ faculty assistance to help manage the apprentice and maximize the efficacy of the apprenticeship for your school.
- Apprentice support inside and outside the classroom.
- A pre-screened, Virtus-trained school volunteer.
Partner with a standard-bearer in Catholic Education.