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Technology Apprenticeship Program

NAB Leadership Foundation
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Broadcast engineers are the backbone of tv and radio. Behind every live news show, radio program, or local sports broadcast is a team of engineers and technologists ensuring audiences stay connected.

What is the Technology Apprenticeship Program?

The Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP) is a fully funded, hybrid training program where students learn about broadcast engineering, information systems, and emerging technologies. Hosted by the NAB Leadership Foundation, this program gives students the skills and industry connections to launch a successful career in broadcasting. Additionally, students travel and get access to the NAB Show in Las Vegas, one of the world’s premier media trade shows. The foundation covers the cost of travel associated with the program.

Curriculum 

  • Broadcast Tech 101
  • Networking and IT Basics
  • Emerging Tech and Trends
  • Hybrid Radio
  • Cloud-Based Broadcasting Workflows and Production Tools
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Training
  • Next-Gen TV: ATSC 3.0
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Resume and Interviewing Prep

Program Timeline

  • Final Application Deadline - November 6, 2026
  • Virtual Opening Session - January 21, 2027
  • Virtual Sessions (1-2 per month) - February-May, 2027
  • NAB Show (Las Vegas) - April 1-6, 2027
  • Summer Internships (at host location) - Summer 2027
  • Closing Session (NAB HQ in Washington, D.C.) - August 2-3, 2027

Basic Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree or attending technical school with a focus on electrical engineering, software development or other related technical fields, including IT, software engineering, cybersecurity and data science/analytics.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
  • Self-starter with strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Experience or knowledge in electrical engineering, systems engineering, data science and analytics, web development, cybersecurity, information technology and information networking.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NAB or the NAB Leadership Foundation.