Learning through Discovery

Abstract

Building career foundations is one of the three core tenets of the Discovery Program at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). New college graduates selected for this cohort-based rotational program create these foundations through the program’s carefully constructed training and mentoring component, which was developed collaboratively by Discovery Program leadership and APL’s Talent Development Office. To ensure that training is immediately relevant and useful, training opportunities are sequenced strategically throughout the program and offered at just the right time in the staff members’ evolution. This article describes the approach to helping APL’s Discovery Program staff members build strong foundations that will serve them well throughout their careers.