CareerWise Youth Apprenticeship - Technology
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help companies and governments improve their performance, innovate and grow.
At the heart of every great change is a great human. Every day our people are doing incredible things by working together to pursue our shared purpose–to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Our people are the No. 1 reason why Accenture is a great place to start or build a career. You’ll work and learn from some of the smartest, most generous people anywhere. Accenture has 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a CareerWise Apprentice with Accenture, you will be aligned to Accenture Technology. This area of the business delivers the services and solutions that power our clients’ businesses. They are technology rainmakers, movers and shakers. Every day, they imagine the impossible and enjoy the thrill of making it happen. Accenture Technology helps clients tackle their biggest business problems and unlock growth potential in the cloud.
Grow your career and capabilities with one of the leading business organizations. Discover how an apprenticeship at Accenture can help you maximize your potential. You will have exposure to stimulating work, inspirational colleagues and leaders, innovative business practices and world class learning.
Join a diverse and inclusive team, filled with different Accenture teammates.
Get exposure to various tools, technologies, and programming languages.
Develop a basic understanding of business functions and project management.
These are the kind of tasks you’ll complete:
Develop technology solutions that meet customer needs
Act as a detective, looking closely at software applications and/or hardware to make sure everything is working to specification
Roll up your sleeves and work in varies areas:
Define, design, and deliver new technology applications with your teammates
Analyze basic technology issues and identify solutions
Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper in stallation of appropriate software.
Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve various problems (e.g., malfunctioning software, user account lock out).
Observe and listen to others, documenting ideas, concerns, insights, notes, etc.
Collaborate with teammates and internal customers
Work on special projects to expand your career readiness competencies (research, writing, communication, time management, etc.)
WHO YOU ARE
Organized: You are responsible and possess discipline and determination. You are focused; a planner who likes to achieve and improve.
Team Player: You like accomplishing things as part of a team.
Good Communicator: You are comfortable talking with all different kinds of people - all ages (including adults!), interests and walks of life.
Tech Savvy: You feel completely comfortable navigating technology/your computer.
Problem Solver: You get energized by solving the problem. You might really love story problems in school.
Accountable: When you say you will do something, you always make sure to follow through on your commitment.
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Qualifications
Qualifications
CareerWise participant pursuing a High School Diploma
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Albany County, NY, California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.
Information on benefits is here.
Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role
California: $18.00
Colorado: $17.00
New York City: $18.00
New York - Albany: $16.00
Washington: $17.00
What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement.
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
