Medtronic HBCU Apprenticeship Program

Learn about — and apply — for an apprenticeship
that offers the skills you need to succeed in
the medical device industry.

JUMP START YOUR SALES CAREER

The historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) apprenticeship program at Medtronic offers you practical, transferrable skills you can use to build a meaningful career that improves lives — starting with your own.

This unique program will take you beyond your academic curriculum. As an apprentice, you will network with Medtronic employees, learn how to present yourself professionally, and gain the fundamental skills you need to achieve your career aspirations in medical device sales.

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Program Overview

HBCU apprentices participate in immersive, interactive workshops, learning about the power of medical technology and the fundamentals needed for a career in medical device sales. Topics include*: 

SALES SKILLS

Learn the fundamentals and process behind selling medical devices in the field.

  • Introduction to medical devices
  • Medtronic consultative selling (MCS)
  • Operating room etiquette

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Learn how to present yourself and how to build and nurture business relationships.

  • Executive presence
  • Presentation skills
  • Developing your personal brand
  • Understanding emotional intelligence
  • Business etiquette

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Learn how to imagine, plan, nurture, and grow your career to achieve your aspirations.

  • Online presence (social media channels)
  • Career planning
  • Resume writing and interview skills
  • Career journey

* Topics are subject to change

COMMITMENT

Apprentices who fully engage get the most from the program. The HBCU program requires: 

  • 10 hours over the course of the semester
  • Computer, internet and phone access

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