NI Apprenticeship + ACC Scholarship

Do you like problem-solving and working with your hands? Are you naturally curious, adaptable, self-motivated, and driven with a questioning attitude? Do you want to learn effective communication skills and collaborate on research and development? We're seeking naturally curious students with a drive to learn electrical engineering technology. If this describes you and you have a passion to learn, this may be the perfect opportunity for you to jumpstart your career!

NI, formerly known as National Instruments, has partnered with Austin Community College for a program that offers a scholarship & paid apprenticeship opportunity for 2023 high school graduates. This program is designed to groom students going into their first year at community college for a career as an Electronics Hardware Technician at NI. Students work part-time at NI while taking classes towards an associate degree in Engineering Technology with a specialization in Electronics.

Complete our interest form: https://forms.gle/poqvqFtPFHsp5GuW6

NI Hardware Technician is a role that is performed both in an office-based setting and in a lab-based environment.

Apprentices receive on the job training:

· Assisting Engineers through the different phases of hardware development.

· PCB assembly and rework

· Perform Verification and Validation testing (V&V).

· Create LabVIEW™ applications for testing hardware.

· Build test setups/systems and custom cabling.

· Effective communication skills

· Maintain inventory of prototype boards and equipment.

· Create documentation including test plans and reference documents.

Students in our apprentice program are provided challenging, meaningful work and are given opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. Our interns and apprentices work on real projects and collaborate with actual project teams—no busy work—all while being exposed to different cultures and functions across the business. Generation NI interns experience interactive workshops for introductory customer understanding, professional collaboration, and emotional intelligence skill development.

Working here at NI has been amazing thus far, I’ve been learning a lot of new things and have been getting a lot of hands-on experience with soldering and testing new material. This experience has been 10x better than any other experience I have been apart of. I have made many relationships here with my mentors and staff, everyone is very helpful and answers all my questions.

Marco R.

Manor Early College High School

Class of 2020

ACC Graduate Spring 2022

Career Scholars not only receive up to $5,000 for tuition and fees but they also get the opportunity to work with industry mentors, a dedicated Career Scholars coordinator and an academic advisor with knowledgable faculty supporting you every step of the way. Career Scholars exit the program career-ready with no student debt.

Find more information here: https://sites.google.com/austincc.edu/apply-to-career-scholars/home

• Must have an ACC eID, and activated ACC email. Still need to Apply to ACC? https://www.austincc.edu/admissions/apply-now
• Plan to enroll full time (12 hours) in the fall 2023 semester
  
• Completed FAFSA/TASFA on file at ACC
• TSIA complete, or plan to be by graduation
• Meet with NI program representative
• Major in Engineering Technology

If you answered 'yes', Apply HERE: https://austincc.academicworks.com/opportunities/5777

CTE and Math/Engineering teachers,

Please forward this to your students. You may recommend a 2023 Senior for this program, and or request a classroom presentation by using the contacts below.

ACC Career Scholars Scholarship

careerscholars@austincc.edu

NI Contacts

Mark.Eskew@NI.com

Tony.Shutey@NI.com

Email: careerscholars@austincc.edu
Website: https://www.austincc.edu/students/career-scholars/high-school-career-applicants