Overview
Flatiron School is a leader in technology education, committed to transforming lives through career-focused learning. We offer immersive programs in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Game Design, helping students launch successful careers in the tech industry.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: Enable the pursuit of a better life through education. We live by our values — building for the future, radiating positivity, striving for excellence, embracing lifelong learning, working together, and nurturing difference.
About the Apprenticeship
Flatiron School is offering a part-time, paid apprenticeship designed for aspiring data scientists and AI product engineers who want real-world, hands-on experience while deepening their technical skills.
This program uniquely blends practical project work with a fully funded enrollment in Flatiron School’s Data Science bootcamp (a $14,900 tuition value). Apprentices will work directly on AI-powered software products, collaborate with experienced engineers and data scientists, and build a professional portfolio of production-ready work.
Whether you are a bootcamp graduate, a recent college graduate, or self-taught, this apprenticeship will help you grow into a multidisciplinary AI Product Engineer with both software development and data science expertise.
What You’ll Do
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Contribute to real software projects from day one.
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Build front-end and back-end components using modern frameworks and tools.
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Collaborate in agile sprint-based workflows and participate in code reviews.
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Join product planning meetings, testing cycles, and feature discussions.
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Complete the Flatiron School Data Science part-time bootcamp as part of the program (tuition waived).
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Receive direct mentorship from senior engineers and data scientists.
What You’ll Learn
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How engineering and data science intersect in modern AI products.
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Agile development workflows and best coding practices.
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How to write clean, maintainable, and production-quality code.
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How to integrate real user needs into product features.
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How to approach software engineering challenges with a data-driven mindset.
Requirements
Must Have:
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Based in Columbia, South Carolina with ability to work in person 1 day/week.
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Eligible to work in the United States.
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Available ~20 hours/week for apprenticeship work.
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Commitment to complete the Flatiron School Data Science bootcamp (tuition waived).
Preferred Skills:
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Solid foundation in React and Python (or similar technologies).
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Familiarity with Flask, Django, Node.js, or comparable frameworks.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills.
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Ability to manage time effectively and meet milestones.
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Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to grow into a full-stack AI developer.
Compensation & Benefits
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$23/hour for 20 hours/week.
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$14,900 tuition waiver for the Data Science bootcamp.
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Hands-on experience in AI software development.
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Direct mentorship from industry experts.
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