Apprenticeship
programs
Apprenticeship
programs
Work-Based Learning Internship Program
Launch Your IT Career with Meaningful Work Experience
Relevant work experience is critical for success in an IT career. ACDS's Work-Based Learning (WBL) Internship Program offers a win-win for both employers and interns. Internships provide both valuable experience to candidates just beginning their IT careers, and low cost work to employers needing additional IT talent on their team.
What is Work-Based Learning?
Work-based learning provides candidates with authentic work experiences where they apply and develop employability and technical skills that support success in IT professional careers.
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Work-based learning activities culminate in an assessment and recognition of acquired knowledge and skills.
Intern Benefits
As an intern, you'll grow your skills and gain experience under the guidance of a professional mentor and IT team, while making an impact in your new field.
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Internship Details:
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$15/hour
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3 months
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Full-time schedule, 40 hours/week
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Potential to evolve into an Apprenticeship after 12 weeks
Employer Benefits
Internships “work” to combine low cost or free work to you, the employer, and a great on-ramp for your interns to transition into an Apprenticeship in IT.
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Interns will develop and practice skills in web and software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, networking, and more.
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Your Benefits:
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Wage subsidy up to $7200 for 3 months per intern
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An on-ramp to test drive a candidate
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ACDS project management provided at no cost
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Join employers with successful WBL internship programs including Arkansas Heart Hospital, Kimbel Mechanical, DataScout, BankOZK, WhyteSpyder, Affirma, PCA Technology Solutions, Rock Dental, BreachBits, and more.
What Interns Are Saying
Amber Young
"I worked with ACDS through the Work-Based Learning Program to help me find my next role, which turned out to be a three-month internship in graphic design and UX design with a company called IIC. After the internship ended, I worked closely with Ashley and Kristen at ACDS and landed an apprenticeship with Dentsu, the global marketing and advertising company."
Daniel Bautista
"Overall, it was more than what I was expecting. After looking back at my experience, I'm very proud of myself for taking advantage of every learning opportunity that I had. Future interns will have the opportunity to get their hands on real IT situations, learn how to work with an IT team and learn things way above your expertise. ACDS has given me the boost in my IT career and I'm very thankful for it."