Information Technology Intern

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Information Technology (IT) Apprenticeship Program

Position Summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) invites applications for its Information Technology (IT) Apprenticeship Program — a full-time (40 hours per week), paid opportunity designed to provide participants with hands-on IT experience while supporting the Lab’s mission of advancing scientific research.

This structured apprenticeship combines on-the-job training (OJT), related technical instruction (RTI) in a classroom environment, and mentorship from experienced professionals. Apprentices will assist in supporting computing, networking, and cybersecurity services that power Brookhaven’s research programs.

This opportunity is for individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent who are interested in developing technical skills in information technology while pursuing part-time college coursework. This is a paid apprenticeship opportunity.

This position will be posted until 12/1/25

Compensation and Schedule

• Pay Rate: $22.60 per hour.
• Work Schedule: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week. (Typical schedule 8:30AM – 5:00PM, Monday-Friday)
• RTI through an approved affiliated college program or accredited institution. RTI hours will be completed outside of the required working hours.

Apprentices are expected to participate in the program for approximately three years, progressing through structured training and development phases. There will be an option to extend the program to four years if RTI academic schedules demand.

Note: Participation expectations do not alter the at-will nature of employment. Apprentices are employed on an at-will basis, meaning either the employee or Brookhaven National Laboratory may end employment at any time, with or without cause or notice.

About the Apprenticeship

Participants will receive comprehensive, paid training and practical experience across a variety of IT areas, which may include:

• End-user computing and technical support

• Network services and performance monitoring

• Data protection fundamentals
• Enterprise Application Information and Software
• IT project support and documentation

Apprentices will work side-by-side with IT professionals, gaining practical skills and workplace experience while enrolled part-time in an affiliated college or accredited institution.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applicants who are motivated to learn and interested in technology.

• No prior work experience is required or expected.
• Training and mentorship will be provided to develop practical, real-world IT skills.
• Candidates should demonstrate curiosity about technology, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to teamwork and learning.
• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and be able to obtain and maintain part-time enrollment in an affiliated college program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to obtain and maintain part-time enrollment in an affiliated college or accredited educational institution.
• Interest in computers or technology systems.
• Willingness to learn and ability to follow technical instructions.
• All applicants must submit a cover letter answering the following questions in order to be considered. Any application submitted without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.

  Tell us briefly why you are interested and what you hope to achieve if selected to this program.

  Please tell us about any hobbies, programs, or other activities that you participate in.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Interest in basic computer hardware, software, or troubleshooting.
• Interest in IT coursework, certifications, or technical hobby projects.
• Demonstrated curiosity and problem-solving in academic, personal, or volunteer settings.

Program Benefits

• Paid apprenticeship position ($22.60/hour) with full training and mentorship.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on IT experience.
• Fully funded IT coursework at an academic institution to complete RTI requirements.
• Exposure to enterprise-level IT systems and infrastructure at a premier DOE national laboratory.
• Structured professional development and performance feedback.
• Potential for continued employment or advanced training opportunities at BNL or within the DOE laboratory system.

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Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

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