Who should apply?
The Apprentice Program is for motivated college graduates seeking experience in the classroom, residential education, and wilderness. Students may choose to pursue graduate credit for their participation in the Apprentice Program.
By March 15, 2024:
- Complete our online Apprentice application, including short answer questions.
- Submit your résumé via our online application.
- Provide two references and ask one of your references to complete this recommendation form on your behalf.
Prerequisites
Accepted apprentices must provide proof of health insurance, current CPR, and Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification by the time the program begins.
2024-2025 dates (approximate)
Fall Semester: August 5, 2024 – December 19, 2024
Spring Semester: January 8, 2025 – May 28, 2025
Compensation Information
- $4,500 stipend
- Room & board, all class materials, and wilderness gear rental included
- Graduate credit available
- Insurance benefits not included
Apprentice Program info session
Join HMI Dean of the Apprentice Program Dave Clark-Barol for a one-hour info session on Monday, January 29 at 6pm MT.
Watch the recording of the last year's info session
Contact Apprentice Admissions
By email: appdirector@hminet.org
By phone: (719) 486-8200 x 108
Non-Discriminatory Statement
HMI admits students and employs faculty and staff of any gender, race, color, religion, disability-status, sexual preference, national and ethnic origin, and accords them all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students, faculty and staff of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, sexual preference, national and ethnic origin or disability status in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school administered programs.