Software Development Apprenticeship Programs
We are currently accepting applications for our DPI TechPrep Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which will offer Chicagoland Apprentices the opportunity to start a professional career in software development. No tech experience or education is required! This program is rigorous, and a deep commitment of time and energy is required.
The application process for the upcoming cohort includes:
- Completion of the application form (by 11:59pm, May 31st, 2022) which contains three short essay questions. Click here to see our essay questions;
- Four interview questions, which students will answer by submitting video responses for each question. Click here to learn more about our interview questions
- An aptitude assessment
Our process (short answer questions, interviews, and assessments) is designed to help us understand your commitment to starting a career in tech and learn the unique traits that you’ll bring to the program. The goal of our application process is to identify talent using a variety of different tools as opposed to relying on one method (for example, a test) that may fail to capture an individual’s strengths. Look to the right for more information and applications to the program:
Interested in a Tech Apprenticeship Program?
DPI Software Development Apprenticeship
What to Expect
- TechPrep: Self-directed, 4-8 week pre-apprenticeship with our TechCoach
- After completing the pre-apprenticeship, interview for the full-time, paid, one-year program
- If selected, complete the rest of the one year pathway as a full-time, paid apprentice
- Application Deadline: May 31st, 2022, at 11:59pm
Requirements
- Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent
Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Must be located 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)
- Take an IT Aptitude assessment, which tests for problem solving skills needed for a tech career
Complete and pass the pre-work program
Pass HackerRank test to prove entry level coding skills
Undergo a background check