Read over the JAX Animal Care Pre-Apprenticeship program description, hear from past Pre-Apprentices and check out the FAQs. Then, watch a video about JAX's mission to improve human health. Finally, decide if the program is right for you!
Fill out the entire application with all the things that make you great.
Ask a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, or another mentor to sing your praises and fill out the recommendation form.
Both the online application and recommendation must be received by the deadline to qualify. Our team will contact you by April 18.
Offers will be extended to 8 candidates.
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