Job description

Enhance your CURRENT skills through our

Early Career Training and Employment Program

Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS) is a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to developing the skills of untapped talent from historically underrepresented communities through partnerships with organizations dedicated to diversifying their workforce.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and ensuring a workplace free from all forms of discrimination or harassment. We strongly encourage women, people of color, people who are veterans, people who identify as LGBTQIA, and members of ethnic minorities to apply!

Overview:
In addition to Full-Time employment with our partner, this program provides NO COST skills-based training to highly motivated individuals with a foundation in Software Systems. This training is tailored to the specific role and includes both technical and interpersonal components. This unique work-study opportunity differs from the typical job. Our solution, for those who are ready, will put you on the right personal, academic, and professional path while providing the necessary support and mentorship to help keep you there.

Candidate Profile:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• MUST be comfortable working with software systems
• Availability to work full-time

Program Overview:

• Phase 1 - Training (5 Weeks):
• Classes and certification test preparation will be held Monday – Friday
• Training will include:
• Interpersonal Skills
• Technical Training and Certification (as needed)
• Phase 1 Compensation: $650/Week Stipend
• Phase 2 - Full-Time Employment:
• Full-Time work (38 hours/week) with a training component (2 hours/week)
• Throughout the program you will receive continued support and individual mentorship to ensure your success.
• Phase 2 Compensation:
• $30.00/Hour (Plus Benefits after 90 days)

Position Description:
The Associate Systems Engineer assists in design, development, testing, coordination, implementation, maintenance and administration of the Windows based IT Infrastructure and applications.

Responsibilities:

• Under supervision, handles the administration and support of Real Time Systems (hardware and software).
• Provides technical support in requirements gathering, planning, coordination, programming and implementation of releases.
• Ensures stable performance of our systems & environment through monitoring and tuning.
• Performs capacity planning and performance prediction.
• Team player that will collaborate with the team members, other IT teams and the Business to provide to deliver excellent services needed by our Business partners.
• Ensure standards and procedures are being followed, including but not limited to change management procedures and methodologies.
• Conducts product research and evaluation.
• Responsible for software installation, configuration, testing, documentation, upgrades and maintenance.
• Customer focused.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• MUST be comfortable working with software systems, to include
• Infrastructure
• Management
• Migration
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
• Strong teamwork skills

Duration:

• Full Time

Salary

• Training: $650/Week
• Full-Time: $30.00/Hour (plus benefits)

Benefits:

• Free Individual Health Insurance
• Free Training (Program specific)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Education Assistance/Reimbursement (Toward first degree - Bachelors/Associates)
• Individual Mentor
• 401k Retirement Savings

Location

• Berlin, CT

About WOS

Founded in 2005, Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS) is a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to developing the skills of untapped talent from historically underrepresented communities through partnerships with organizations dedicated to diversifying their workforce. This includes people of color, first-generation college graduates, veterans and early-career aspirants.

Utilizing a scientifically-based model derived from research conducted at Columbia University, we recruit, educate, train, and place high-potential candidates with leading organizations around the world. To date, WOS has served 6000+ individuals through partnerships with more than 65 corporations in 60+ locations worldwide. For more information, visit wforce.org.

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