About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Education & Workforce Training.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is running an intensive, entry-level Cyber Security Job Training Program in Cambridge, MA. This one-year (or shorter) program combines classroom technical training, professional development, and an internship placement with leading organizations in the Greater Boston area. The program includes an educational stipend during the internship phase.

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Program Highlights

• Paid internship opportunity with a weekly educational stipend of $525 during the internship phase
• Classroom instruction in technical and professional skills
• Hands-on placement support and career coaching
• Pathways into IT Support, Network Security & Support, Project Management, and related roles

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Who Should Apply

This program is a good match for motivated, entry-level candidates who want to launch a tech career, including people who:

• Have a high school diploma or GED (no bachelor’s degree required)
• Are eligible to work in the U.S.
• Are available Monday–Friday for the duration of the program
• Are eager to learn technical and professional skills and participate fully in classroom and internship activities

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What You’ll Gain

Participants complete in-depth classes and professional development to prepare for technology roles. Core benefits include:

• Professional business and communication skills
• Interviewing, networking, and resume building support
• Personalized coaching and mentorship throughout the program
• Internship placement and ongoing job placement assistance
• Outcomes: historically, 72% of graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within four months; employed graduates report average starting salaries around $55,000 per year

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Core Topics Covered

• Banking fundamentals (context for industry-specific roles)
• Business Operations
• IT Support fundamentals
• Financial Operations
• Project Management basics
• Network Security & Support
• Customer Success and client-facing skills

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Compensation & Outcomes

• Estimated annual equivalent: $52,557 per year (estimated)
• Internship educational stipend during the internship phase: $525 per week
• Graduates historically achieve strong employment and education placement rates within months of program completion

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Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be available Monday–Friday for program schedule
• No bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to commit to classroom and internship components
• May be required to complete additional screening questions as part of the application

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Confidential Client & Placement

This program is offered through Confidential Client and includes placement support with a network of employer partners in the Greater Boston area. Specific internship partners are not disclosed in this posting.

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Recruiting & Selection Notes (Careertakes)

Careertakes and Confidential Client apply best-practice third-party recruiting standards:

• Candidate screening focuses on eligibility, availability, motivation, and basic aptitude for technical learning
• Applicants may be invited to complete additional screening questions or assessments
• Selected candidates will progress through human-reviewed interviews and placement steps — AI tools may assist with screening but do not make final hiring decisions

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.