Four-Week Apprentice Program | Ages 16-18
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Please contact clvfinnish@cord.edu regarding this session.
Salolampi’s Apprentice Program will help villagers learn Finnish while developing cultural competency as well as a community skill. Part of the time is spent in regular language learning groups, and the rest working on a community skill and developing cultural competency. Finnish apprentices live with regular Salolampi participants and join in Villages activities, but also contribute to the community through their skill by learning from experienced staff in their field. This is a great learning and leadership opportunity all while joining in the fun and magic that is Salolampi.
Participants receive a certificate of apprenticeship with work hours included in addition to reduced tuition. This program is for ages 16-18 with two years of Finnish or equivalent to show moderate fluency in spoken Finnish. Past experience at Salolampi is recommended but not required. Acceptance is subject to the dean’s approval.
Apprentice opportunities are available in:
- Bakery
- Cooking
- Retail
- Social Media
- Café
- Radio
- Gardening
- Music
- Dance
- Technology
- Camp craft/Outdoor skills
- Sports
- Environment
Concordia Language Villages reserves the right to consolidate or cancel sessions that are below minimum enrollment levels.
