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 (Nonprofit).

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

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Program Overview

Confidential Client runs a short-term, intensive Sales Fundamentals Job Training Program in Newton, MA designed to prepare participants for entry-level sales, customer success, and related roles. The program blends classroom instruction, professional skills coaching, and an internship phase with a paid stipend to help you launch a career.

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What You’ll Learn

• Professional sales fundamentals and customer communication
• Resume building, interviewing and networking skills
• Business operations basics and workplace professionalism
• Optional exposure to IT support, project management, and financial operations
• Real-world internship experience with on-the-job mentorship and weekly educational stipend

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Who Should Apply / Eligibility

You may be a good fit if you:

• Are a high school graduate or GED recipient
• Are eligible to work in the U.S.
• Are available Monday–Friday for the program duration
• Are motivated to learn technical and professional workplace skills
• Have not obtained a Bachelor’s degree (this program targets those without a 4‑year degree)
• Can complete any required screening questions during the application process

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Program Details & Compensation

• Program length: one year or less (classroom + internship phases)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday (full-time schedule)
• Educational stipend during internship phase: $525 per week (as provided by the program)
• Estimated annual starting pay for program graduates (reported average): $60,772 (estimated)
• Internships and placements are arranged with employers in the Greater Boston area

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Why This Program

• Hands-on training paired with internship placements to build experience
• Professional coaching and ongoing placement support
• Opportunity to earn a stipend while gaining workplace experience
• Strong post-graduation outcomes: a high percentage of graduates find employment or continue education within months of completion

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Key Topics Covered (sample classes)

• Banking fundamentals
• Business operations
• IT support basics
• Financial operations
• Project management foundations
• Network security & support (introductory)
• Customer success & client communication

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Location

Newton, MA (in-person classroom and local internship placements across the Greater Boston area)

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Additional Notes

• This is a training and placement program — final internship and job placement decisions are made by the hiring partner organizations.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please indicate needs during the application process.

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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.