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

This is an entry-level, short-term (one year or less) intensive training program that combines in-class technical and professional skills development with an internship placement at a top employer (confidential client). The program is designed to accelerate career launch in IT through hands-on learning, mentorship, and career services.

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What You’ll Learn

• Application development fundamentals and practical coding experience
• IT support and troubleshooting best practices
• Network security concepts and support workflows
• Professional skills: interviewing, resume building, communication, and workplace professionalism
• Exposure to related areas such as Customer Success, Financial Operations, Banking, and Insurance Operations & Claims

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Who We’re Looking For

• High school graduate or GED recipient
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Available Monday–Friday for program duration (attendance during classroom and internship phases is required)
• Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills
• Have not obtained a bachelor’s degree
• Comfortable answering screening questions as part of the application process

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Program Details & Compensation

• Training duration: up to one year (classroom training followed by an internship)
• Internship placement: on-site or partner placement with a confidential client in the Pittsburgh / Ben Avon area
• Stipend during internship phase: $525 per week (educational stipend paid to participants during internship)
• Outcomes: program graduates have strong placement rates (reported: ~72% employed and/or enrolled in further education within 4 months); average reported starting salary for employed graduates is approximately $55,000/year
• Employment type: Contract and/or Full-time placement opportunities may be available following program completion

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Skills & Topics Covered

• Application Development
• IT Support
• Network Security & Support
• Customer Success principles
• Financial Operations basics
• Banking and Insurance Operations & Claims workflows
• Professional business communication and workplace readiness

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Additional Notes

This opportunity is offered through a workforce training program designed to prepare candidates for entry-level IT roles. Careertakes is assisting the confidential client in identifying qualified candidates who meet the eligibility criteria above. This posting does not guarantee placement; final hiring decisions are made by the confidential client.

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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.