“Create your future from your future, not your past.”~Werner Erhard

Apprentice Learning Program (16 years old and over)

The Apprentice Learning Program is a unique school without walls that offers self-motivation, entrepreneurship, academic skills, independence, democracy, and real world corporate experience. 

Philosophy

The most extraordinary people in life pursue their passions and live closely in harmony with their nature.  A striking example of this is the principled and successful entrepreneur.  The Iniabi Free School combines an unapologetic exploration of the student's interests and curiosity with the self-determining environment of entrepreneurship to create a unique educational experience.

Program Description

A healthy and vibrant pursuit of one's natural curiosity is key to both a successful career and to a fulfilling life.  With this in mind, students will decide what they will study and how. Each student is assigned their own personal learning coach, who will facilitate their apprenticeship, monitor progress, and offer classes and tutoring outside of apprenticeship hours.

In addition, area businesses will be contracted to work with the students, teaching them the skills necessary in each industry the students find interest. Through this apprentice-like format, students will learn hands-on skills that indirectly teach them academic skills necessary for their future careers. The completion of the program is the literal launch of the student's new entrepreneurial endeavor.

Schedule & Locations
Classes are offered in various locations throughout the metroplex. Group classes are offered at $50 per class. One-on-one mentoring is offered at $40 per hour. Most students participate in both. We recommend starting off with the classes to the introductory classes to assist you in choosing your mentor and focus for the program. Other classes will be offered that will pertain to the end of your progress with us (classes offered by area business owners - geared to help you find funding, write a business plan, and other important business-related subject matter).

Classes are offered year-round, so enrollment is on-going.

Location for One-on-One Mentoring
Students work with their academic coaches in public spaces that they feel will enable them to make the most of their tutoring time. These locations can be anything from public libraries, cafes, parks, or any other mutually agreeable public location.

Transportation must be arranged by the student or the student's family.

Session dates 2010:

September 13 - December 10

Holidays where the school will be closed:

October 11 (Columbus Day)

November 11 (Veterans' Day)

November 22 - 26 (Thanksgiving week)

**School not in session from December 13 - December 31**

Winter

Session dates 2011:

January 3 - March 18

Holidays where the school will be closed:

January 17 (Martin Luther King Day)

February 21 (President's Day)

**School not in session from March 21 - 26**

Spring

Session dates 2011:

March 28 - May 27

No Holidays this session.