IBM announced their new, modern approach to apprenticeship in a program called “New Collar” and we have the scoop! These tech programs take about 12 months and can land your teen a six-figure salary. Best of all, I think I found college credit tucked inside.
From the IBM website: “The IBM Apprenticeship program is a full-time, earn-and-learn program for individuals who don’t have a 4-year bachelor’s degree in the field they’re pursuing, but have acquired knowledge in the domain.
Part of IBM’s “New Collar” initiative, the IBM Apprenticeship program provides participants the unique opportunity to reinvent their careers.
Apprentices can collaborate and network with real IBMers, receive mentorship from experts in their field, earn digital credentials, and fast-track their technical and professional development.
And by focusing on skills over traditional degrees, the program is helping to close the tech skills gap and bring new talent, regardless of educational degree, into the tech industry.”
Opportunity #1
Technical Content Professional Apprentice
Your Role and Responsibilities
Technical content is the backbone of our client’s digital self-service experience and is essential for client retention and growth. Are you interested in being part of a team that drives user-centered high-quality content through a collaborative partnership with the Design community, playing a key role in customer loyalty and IBM’s profitability? You’ll design, develop, and publish technical product content, (e.g. embedded in the UI, messages, product & API documentation, multimedia and more) with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and other characteristics of quality information. As we strive for great user experiences, we need great technical content professionals building those experiences.
What is an Apprenticeship?
IBM Apprenticeship Program, which lasts approximately 12 months, is an official registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). Every graduate of a Registered Apprenticeship program receives a nationally-recognized credential from the DOL.
During the apprenticeship duration, you will be required to complete specific learning hours and on the job training that has been outlined to ensure you are developing the skills and competencies essential to the role. You will be able to learn and grow at your own pace, but we expect most apprentices will complete their learning within 12 months. Once you graduate and receive your certificate from our apprentice program, you will be eligible to apply to available full-time roles at IBM.
- Country/Region:US
- State:CALIFORNIA
- City:San Jose
- Category:Software Development & Support
- Required Education:High School Diploma/GED
- Position Type:Entry Level
- Employment Type:Full-Time
- Contract Type:Fixed Term – Long Term
- Company:(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
- Req ID:631526BR
- Travel Required:No Travel
- Projected Minimum Salary:$93,120 per year
- Projected Maximum Salary:$102,432 per year
Opportunity #2
X-Force Cybersecurity Apprentice
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Cybersecurity Apprentice at IBM, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge using the latest tools and technologies in supporting and preventing cyber threats for our clients.
As Cybersecurity Apprentice your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Monitor and audit client systems to ensure the protection of those systems, information resources, and data within
- Monitor, track, and analyze networks/systems for potential security violations/anomalies and respond to all such incidents
- Work with all teams to investigate potential security violations, respond, and report accordingly
- Perform continuous monitoring duties such as vulnerability assessments, manual configuration reviews, and event analysis.
- Conduct incident/event investigation and analysis and tests security products and systems to detect security weaknesses.
- Assess and detect network vulnerabilities.
- Maintain security system infrastructure.
- Maintain awareness of cyber trends, threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Install, configure, deploy, integrate, operate and maintain security toolsets.
What is an Apprenticeship?
IBM Apprenticeship Program is an official registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). Every graduate of a Registered Apprenticeship program receives a nationally-recognized credential from the DOL.
During the apprenticeship duration, you will be required to complete specific learning hours and on the job training that has been outlined to ensure you are developing the skills and competencies essential to the role. You will be able to learn and grow at your own pace, but we expect most apprentices will complete their learning within 12 months. Once you graduate and receive your certificate from our apprentice program, you will be eligible to apply to available full-time roles at IBM.
- Country/Region:US
- State:MULTIPLE
- City:Multiple Cities
- Category:Consultant
- Required Education:High School Diploma/GED
- Position Type:Entry Level
- Employment Type:Full-Time
- Contract Type:Fixed Term – Long Term
- Company:(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
- Req ID:630157BR
- Travel Required:No Travel
- Projected Minimum Salary:$66,725 per year
- Projected Maximum Salary:$82,080 per year
Not advertised, but verrry interesting….
I found these apprenticeships listed in the ACE database, which leads me to believe they might be worth (a lot of) college credit.
| Title | ACE ID | Start Date | End Date | Total Recommended Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Developer Apprenticeship Program | IBMA-0004 | 08/01/2022 | 07/31/2027 | 51 |
| Cybersecurity Apprenticeship | IBMA-0003 | 06/01/2018 | 06/01/2028 | 48 |
| Mainframe Apprenticeship Program | IBMA-0002 | 03/01/2018 | 03/01/2028 | 45 |
| Network Administrator Apprenticeship Program | IBMA-0005 | 07/01/2022 | 06/30/2027 | 46 |
| Software Engineer Apprenticeship | IBMA-0001 | 10/01/2017 | 10/01/2027 | 45 |
