Trained, vetted, supported
Apprentices arrive with Flatiron coursework behind them, Bletchley Fellowship support around them, and a clear structure for contributing while they continue to learn.
// BECOME A PARTNERHIRE AN APPRENTICE
HIRE AN APPRENTICE
BUILD YOUR TEAM
Flatiron School’s work-integrated programs place trained apprentices with employer partners through the Bletchley Fellowship. Partners hire apprentices in AI & Data Science and Cybersecurity roles for 20 hours per week. No overhead, no full-time commitment. Talent arrives trained, vetted, and supported by Flatiron School for the length of the apprenticeship. We’re expanding our partner network now.
// an innovation partner
Make Room for Innovation
Employer partners drive innovation across their teams and organizations by partnering with Flatiron School. Trusted by Fortune 100s and leading universities, Flatiron School has trained 30,000+ alumni for technical careers who now work at companies like Google, Amazon, Netflix, and Apple.
What Partners Get
Real project capacity
Partners hire apprentices on AI, cybersecurity, data, and engineering teams. Learners build their skills through hands-on production experience while meaningfully contributing to your teams.
Early talent pipeline
The apprenticeship gives companies a lower-risk way to build relationships with adaptive technical talent before making a full-time hiring decision.
20 hours per week
Contracted part-time, no benefits or severance required.
Just over 12 months
Long enough for real projects, without a full-time commitment.
Contractor status
Flexible structure, low administrative overhead, $15-$20/hour.
Flatiron-supported
Schedule accountability built in — you direct the work, not the person.
// COMPARISON CHART
TRADITIONAL TECH INTERNSHIP
FLATIRON APPRENTICESHIP
DURATION
Typically 10–12 weeks (summer)
~12 months (long-term stability)
TECHNICAL LEVEL
Student / Learner
CS Degree / Technical Professional
COST
Often $30–$50/hour + housing/perks
$15–$20/hour (flat rate)
MANAGEMENT
High hand-holding required
Directly contributing to real teams and projects
FLEXIBILITY
Based on university cycles
Monthly cohorts (start whenever needed)
// talent pipeline
Who’s in the room
Flatiron works with you to understand your team’s technical needs and ensure you receive the right talent pipeline for your budget, workflow, and culture.
Experienced Apprentice
Proficient software engineers with professional experience and a computer science degree or other formal training.
Early Career Apprentice
Early-career starters and mid-career changers entering tech who’ve completed a software engineering immersive prior to starting their apprenticeship.
Selective Admissions =
Signal of Rigor and Seriousness
Every student eligible for apprenticeship has demonstrated:
Problem-Solving Aptitude
CCAT assessment measuring analytical thinking, reasoning, and learning agility.
Communication & Professionalism
Behavioral interview evaluating collaboration, communication, and coachability.
Technical Capability
Live coding evaluation assessing technical fundamentals and ability to solve real-world challenges.
Commitment to Success
Assessment of motivation, career goals, resilience, and readiness for a rigorous work-integrated program
// how it worksHow to Hire an
How to Hire an
Apprentice
We’ll match your goals with vetted apprentices and get them onboarded with your team.
01
Contact Us
Fill out the form below and someone from Flatiron’s Enterprise team will get in touch with you.
02
Needs Analysis
Flatiron will work with you to understand your team’s technical needs and identify the best ways to integrate a technical apprentice into your workflow.
03
Flatiron Interviews Candidates
Flatiron will start interviewing for good-fit candidates for your company culture and technical apprentice role.
04
You Review Candidates
Flatiron will share vetted candidates for the technical apprentice role with your team.
05
Pick a Start Date
Select a date for your apprentice(s) to start onboarding. Apprentices work 20 hours/week on a 1099, no full-time salary or benefits required.
Interested in Hiring a
Technical Apprentice?
Tell us about your team and your hiring needs. We’ll follow up to talk through how an apprenticeship could work for you.