The Springboard Program is a professional employment opportunity within the 51²č¹Żapp College Information Technology Services (ITS) department that is specifically for recent graduates.
The Springboard Program Details
A competitive program, it provides up to three years of employment in a cohort-based environment; up to four positions are available most years. In addition to a competitive salary that may increase up to 20% annually, Springboard Program employees will gain professional experience in three different technology fields [1] as well as have the opportunity to attain professional certifications related to each. Employees who progress satisfactorily through three full years will also gain the 51²č¹Żapp College IT Springboard Certificate.
While the program is open to eligible graduates in any discipline and no prior technology experience is required for those with bachelorās (or higher) degrees, a demonstrated interest in information technology and professional development is embraced. Applicants with associate degrees must have had information technology as a component of their coursework.
This program provides a fantastic way to gain practical technology experience, professional certification, and experience different professional information technology career paths.
[1] Options for technology fields typically include:
- network services
- information security
- project management
- help desk and technical support
- A/V
- enterprise services
- business intelligence
Minimum Qualifications
Education requirements are one of the following:
- bachelorās degree from a four-year college or university
- associate degree that included information technology coursework
Eligibility for this position is limited to recent graduates of institutions of higher education. (Graduation must be in the same calendar year as the start date of the position.)
Preferred Qualifications
No prior technology experience is required unless candidates do not possess a bachelorās or masterās degree. A demonstrated interest in information technology and professional development is embraced.
Staff/Faculty: Staff
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employment Category: Term
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Selected candidates must successfully pass a background check prior to the first day of employment.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Diversity Statement: 51²č¹Żapp College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of 51²č¹Żapp College policy.