Students do NOT have to be military-affiliated…this is actually a civilian educational program that just so happens to be funded by the Department of Defense.
AEOP provides paid summer internship opportunities at labs across the country for students to participate in hands-on innovation and research relating to STEM – science, technology, engineering and math. There is no commitment to join the military, but rather get interactive STEM experiences that complement what many students are passionate about, and have the chance to work alongside some of the world’s best scientists and engineers.
Apprenticeships listing: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dxHDO234DaxsYGKPie7cYdvmDku8Msg81Ju6x6B7oZs/edit?fbclid=IwAR0WuammZAmwLSW2A1J4WJl7eITzVPZ3rscpJrxtGArqoW8vVtf23IJwNlE#heading=h.bhxaerlyg0fv