Technology Apprenticeship Program
The NAB Leadership Foundation is looking for the next generation of innovators to join its Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP)—an 8-month, paid hybrid fellowship for college students and recent graduates. TAP offers the technical training, certifications, and industry connections you need to break into exciting careers in broadcast engineering, IT, and technology.
As a TAP fellow, you’ll learn directly from top media companies through hands-on projects, virtual learning sessions, and a two-month paid internship—plus attend two in-person training sessions in Washington D.C. and Las Vegas at the NAB Show in April 2026, the world’s premier media and technology event. This is your chance to gain real-world skills, build your network, and join the fast-paced world of broadcast technology.
What you will gain from the program:
- Paid internship with a local television or radio station.
- Experience NAB Show in Las Vegas with registration, airfare and lodging provided.
- Preparation for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner training and certification and The Society of Broadcast Engineers certification exams.
- Increased competitive value to recruiters who are seeking qualified candidates with demonstrated commitment to the broadcast industry.
- Relationship building with like-minded peers.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree or attending technical school with a focus on subjects in electrical engineering, software development or other related technical fields, including IT, software engineering, cybersecurity and data science/analytics.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Experience or knowledge in electrical engineering, systems engineering, data science and analytics, web development, cybersecurity, information technology and information networking.
- Passionate and interested in broadcast media, engineering and technology.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
- Self-starter with strong time management and organizational skills.
- Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NAB or the NAB Leadership Foundation.
· Application Window: Now Until November 2025
- Virtual Opening Session: January 2025
- In-Person Opening Session in Las Vegas: April 2026
- Ongoing Virtual Learning Sessions: Begin January 2025
- Program Closing Session: August 2025
If you have any questions or issues with the application, please email us at nablf@nab.org.
Apply today! Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified by the application close in November 2025.