Spark offers your child a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pursue a personal interest in a real workplace, whether it's learning how to design a house, fly a plane, become a veterinarian, or pursue many other professions. Each Spark apprenticeship is individually structured to meet the student's interests, providing a learning experience that is hands-on, engaging and inspiring.

Throughout your child's Spark experience, your staff contact will support you as a parent, answering questions about the program and providing activities and materials to continue your child's Spark experience at home.

We invite you to browse this website to read stories from students and volunteers alike, and to learn more about the positive impacts of Spark's programs.

Click here to begin learning more with the students' own stories.

Click here to fill out a preliminary application to the program.

Martin's Spark Story

Martin apprenticed with a professional journalist in San Mateo, and published his first article within a few weeks of beginning.