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 Development.

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

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What You’ll Do

This contract training program prepares early-career candidates for roles in business operations and project management through classroom instruction, hands-on team projects, and a paid internship placement with a local employer. Responsibilities and learning experiences include:

• Participate in instructor-led training covering business operations, project management fundamentals, and finance basics.
• Work on team-based projects that simulate real workplace assignments and require coordination, communication, and use of data to drive outcomes.
• Build practical skills in customer communications, project coordination, reporting, and professional workplace behavior.
• Receive coaching on interviewing, resume writing, networking and career search strategies.
• Complete a supervised internship with a host organization in the local area (placement depends on availability and mutual fit).

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Who We’re Looking For

We seek motivated, coachable candidates who are ready to commit to a weekday training schedule and are eager to begin a career in business or project support.

• High school diploma or GED (no bachelor’s degree)
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Available Monday–Friday for the program duration
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Interest in organizational processes and using data to improve outcomes
• Motivated to learn both technical and professional skills
• May be asked to complete screening questions during application

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Program Details & Compensation

• Employment type: Contract (training program with internship placement)
• Estimated annual salary (for employed graduates): $62,735 per year — estimated
• Internship educational stipend during the internship phase: $525 per week
• Typical career outcomes include roles such as Project Coordinator, HR Coordinator, Operations Support, and Business Intelligence/Reporting
• The program combines classroom learning with an employer-hosted internship and placement support

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Required & Preferred Qualifications

• Required:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Legal right to work in the U.S.
  • Ability to attend Monday–Friday training sessions and an internship
• Preferred:
  • Demonstrated interest in project coordination, operations, or data-driven problem solving
  • Basic comfort using spreadsheets and learning data tools (training provided)
  • Strong teamwork and time-management habits

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About the Opportunity

This program is offered by a confidential client focused on education and workforce development. It is designed to accelerate entry into business-support and project roles through structured instruction, mentorship, and employer internships. Successful participants leave with practical skills, interview readiness, and direct placement support into entry-level roles.

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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.