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, IT.

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

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Program Overview

Confidential Client is recruiting for an entry-level Application Development opportunity in Grand Central, NY (10261). This is an intensive, short-term training-to-internship program that combines hands-on technical classes with professional development, mentorship, and placement support. Participants who complete the classroom phase may be placed into internships with leading employers in the New York / New Jersey area. During the internship phase, participants receive an educational stipend.

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Who This Role Is For

This program is designed for motivated, early-career candidates who are ready to learn technical and workplace skills and who meet the eligibility requirements below.

• A high school graduate or GED recipient
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Available Monday–Friday for the duration of the program and internship
• Have not obtained a bachelor’s degree
• Able to participate in a structured training and internship program
• Willing to complete screening questions and assessments as part of the application process

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What You’ll Learn & Gain

Participants receive combined technical and professional training plus hands-on internship experience. Key learning areas include:

• Application Development fundamentals
• IT Support basics
• Data Analytics fundamentals
• Network Security & Support overview
• Project Management and Business Operations foundations
• Banking & Investment Operations awareness (industry context)
• Professional communications, interviewing, resume-building, and networking

What you’ll gain:

• Classroom instruction and mentorship
• Internship placement support and employer introductions
• Ongoing career coaching and job-readiness development
• Educational stipend during internship (typical stipend: $525 per week)
• Demonstrable experience to launch an IT or application development career

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Estimated base (reported): $56,998 per year (estimated)
• Internship educational stipend: approx. $525 per week (during internship phase)
• Employment types: CONTRACTOR and/or FULL_TIME (program + internship may be structured as contract placements)
• Location: Grand Central / New York, NY (10261)
• Schedule: Program requires weekday availability (Monday–Friday)

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Qualifications & Skills

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Availability for a full-time, weekday training program and internship
• Motivated to learn technical skills and workplace professionalism
• No bachelor’s degree required (this program is for non-degree participants)

Preferred (helpful but not required)

• Basic computer literacy (using Windows/macOS, web browsers, email)
• Interest in coding, software, or IT support
• Strong communication and teamwork orientation
• Willingness to complete program assessments and screenings

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Recruiting Process & What to Expect

As a third-party recruiting partner, Careertakes follows transparent, candidate-friendly practices:

• Application and initial online screening (may include short questions)
• Phone or virtual screening interview with a recruiter
• Program assessment or placement interview
• Matching to an internship based on skills and employer needs
• Final placement and onboarding with the internship employer

Confidential Client may ask additional screening questions during application. Careertakes may surface other matched roles to you if you opt in.

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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.