After 18 years in IT, I took a career break to support my daughter with her board exams. Through this program, I was able to refresh my skills and put them into practice through real-time projects. I’m glad to have found a team that helps me thrive!
Returnship Program
Relaunch your career with Cognizant
The decision to re-enter the workforce after an extended career break can be both exciting and challenging. We believe a pause in your career to pursue other important life callings helps you emerge stronger with a renewed sense of purpose.
Transition back into the workforce through the Cognizant Returnship Program, a 3-month paid experience for talented technology professionals who have:
- A minimum of 5 years of prior professional working experience
- Taken a minimum 18-months career break
This program includes upskilling, shadowing real-time projects, working with cutting-edge technology, coaching and mentoring. At the end of the program, you’ll be fast-tracked into consideration for a position with Cognizant.
This is a global program and start dates vary based on location. Requirements will differ by job role and are subject to business needs. Connect with us below to receive more information!
Why join our Returnship Program?
Curated learning paths
Learning paths are specially curated for every cohort, enabling participants to re-enter the workforce with in-demand skills to meet business needs.
Supportive mentorship
Participants are aligned with Cognizant mentors throughout the experience to facilitate their professional growth and development.
On the job training
We provide participants with job shadowing opportunities on real-time client projects as they continue their learning journey.
Intent-to-hire
We aim to help participants integrate into suitable projects with our clients, initiating their journey back to work as professionals.
Fueling passion
Meet Sampoorna, a young mother whose journey takes her from restarting her career through the Returnship Program to leading a team that creates intuitive mobile solutions.
The Returnship Program instilled confidence in my ability to shine and re-enter the workforce. The learning paths are comprehensive, designed to make up for lost knowledge. And I was supported and mentored by the best team!
Throughout my interview process, I felt that everyone respected my abilities, my experiences and mostly my choice of taking a break for my family. The guidance I’ve received and the cutting-edge tech I have access to here have helped me do my best work.
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