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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What You’ll Do

This is an intensive, short-term Sales Support Training Program run by our confidential client. The program combines classroom instruction in technical and professional skills with a paid internship placement at a top employer in the Pittsburgh area (confidential client). You’ll prepare for entry-level roles in sales support, customer success, IT support, financial operations, and related functions.

• Participate in in-class technical and professional skills training
• Complete an internship placement with a top employer in the Pittsburgh area (confidential client)
• Build interview, networking, and resume skills to transition into long-term employment
• Receive hands-on mentorship and career coaching throughout the program

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Program Highlights

• Duration: Up to one year (program and internship phases)
• Educational stipend during internship: $525 per week
• Estimated annual equivalent shown on source posting: $36,698 per year (estimated)
• Measurable outcomes: historically, ~72% of program graduates are employed or enrolled in further education within 4 months; average reported starting salary for employed graduates is about $55,000/year

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Who Should Apply

You should apply if you meet the program eligibility and are motivated to begin a career in IT-related or business operations fields.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Available Monday–Friday for the program duration
• Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills
• Have not obtained a bachelor’s degree
• May be asked to complete additional screening questions

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Skills & Topics Covered

In-depth classroom tracks and modules may include:

• Application Development
• Customer Success
• Financial Operations
• Banking fundamentals
• Insurance Operations & Claims
• IT Support
• Network Security & Support
• Professional communication, interviewing, and career-readiness skills

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Employment Type & Location

• Employment type (per source): FULL_TIME and CONTRACTOR opportunities may be available
• Primary location (authoritative): Penn Hills, PA
• Internship placement: Pittsburgh-area employer (confidential client)

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Compensation & Outcomes

• Internship stipend: $525 per week during the internship phase
• Estimated annual figure shown on source: $36,698 per year (estimated)
• Graduate outcomes: ~72% employed or in further education within 4 months; reported average starting salary ≈ $55,000/year

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Legal & Accessibility Notes

Careertakes and our confidential client comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify the hiring team if you require a change to the application or interview 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.