Experience Programs: The 'Ships
Explore this page to build awareness about experience programs, find examples at Kaiser Permanente and connect with resources.
- For employees: Learn the basics about experience programs.
- For managers: Find resources with more details.
- For human resources/operations/workforce consultants: Identify opportunities for new programs.
Apprenticeship
Learn while you earn
Apprenticeship
A “learn-while-you-earn” model that combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare workers for high-skilled careers.
Length: 1 to 6 years
Externship
Quick exposure
Externship
A temporary, unpaid, job shadowing program or clinical experience in a workplace, especially one offered to students as part of a course of study.
Length: 2 days to 2 weeks
Fellowship
Foundational learning
Fellowship
Planned, comprehensive training program to advance knowledge in a subspecialty.
Length: 1 year (may be longer for some professions)
Internship
Gain experience
Internship
A temporary, formal training program in a workplace, especially one offered to students, which may or may not be paid.
Length: 2 to 3 months
Mentorship
Guidance and development
Mentorship
A formal or informal relationship that supports, guides, coaches, teaches, role models, counsels, advocates and/or networks; includes personal and career guidance.
Length: Varies
Preceptorship
Collaborative learning
Preceptorship
A defined period in which two people (such as a nurse and student nurse) work together so the less experienced person can learn in the practice setting from the more experienced person.
Length: 2 months to 1 year
Scholarship
Financial aid for learning
Scholarship
A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.
Length: 2 months to 1 year
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