Apprenticeships

Great question! To be considered for the program you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old 
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be able to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must be able to work/go to class in Chicagoland Area
• Must be able to type roughly 25 words per minute (Feel free access a free typing test here if you are not sure how fast you type)
• Undergo a background Check
• Submit a video interview response to our interview question included within the application

1. The application consists of a basic background and demographic questionnaire, three short answer questions (300 words or less) and one, 90 second video interview. If you have access to wi-fi, a computer equipped with a camera or a cell phone, you will be able to submit your video.
2. When apprenticeship opportunities with participating hiring partners are available, applicants will be informed that their application has been moved into the “Application Review” phase. During the Application Review phase, we will review applications to determine: 1) the ability to pursue goals and overcome challenges,  2) interest in tech and, 3) the potential to change the tech field through their unique skillset, professional or personal background, or future interests. Applicants who meet the above criteria will then be selected to begin the program based on the date of their application.
3. When we begin reviewing applications, it will be on a first come, first serve basis according to the needs of our employer partners. If you receive a notice that you’ve been waitlisted, don’t worry! You’re not rejected! It just means that there were other people who applied before you who are also amazing and that you’re one step closer to beginning the program in a future cohort.

Accepted applicants will begin a 6-12 week Tech Prep pre-apprenticeship program. Students who complete the program will have the opportunity to interview with our employer partners.

Students who successfully interview will then start the full-time, paid Software Development Apprenticeship program which starts with 3 (or more) months of intensive, accelerated classroom training to build skills before their on-the-job training begins.

Upon successful completion of the classroom training, apprentices begin their 9 months to one year of paid on-the-job training. After completing the program, most apprentices continue to work with the same employer as an entry level software developer. 

We ask that applicants have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent. There are no additional requirements regarding education or coding experience.

If you do have an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or more feel free to look at our Software Development Apprenticeship with Cognizant here, or by clicking the button in the bottom right.

Yes! Select the button in the bottom corner of this section to learn more about our Software Development Apprenticeship with Cognizant!

You can find out more this apprenticeship program and others at our information sessions. Click here to see dates and times for upcoming sessions.