Undergraduate Generative AI Externship - Mexico
Location: Virtual
Skills Accelerator Content Area: Python & Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI)
Duration: 7 weeks, <15 hours/week, self-paced (May 1 – June 20, 2025)
What is an Externship?
The Generative AI Externship is an unpaid virtual experience during which you will have the opportunity to build technical skills in Python for AI & Generative AI through virtual training sessions at your own pace. We believe in the benefits of coaching and mentoring throughout the experience to further prepare you for the next step along your career path, specifically full-time opportunities within Cognizant. Are you ready to get started?
This externship is aligned to Cognizant’s newly launched Synapse program – an exciting new skilling program that aims to train 1 million workers across the globe on new technology advancements, like AI, so they are powered for change.
Eligibility / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, currently pursuing a computer science, business, marketing, information technology or similar degree
- Awareness of Python, Machine Learning, and Neural Networks
- Ability to self-motivate within set timelines
- Developing communication and collaboration skills
- Growth mindset: curiosity about learning innovative technologies and methodologies
- Interest in launching a career in technology or the consulting industry
- Ability to attend any required virtual events throughout the course
- Students must be in their third year of a four-year BA/BS program, in business or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) at an accredited university or college in Mexico for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Students from all schools and students who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in the technology industry, including but not limited to Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous, students with disabilities, women and veterans are encouraged to apply
- Permanent Mexico work authorization is required
Benefits:
- Earn 2 Skills Accelerator badges: Python and Generative Artificial Intelligence
- Earn certificate of completion
- Develop foundational business skills and industry competence
- Self-guided flexible learning in a virtual environment that fits into your existing schedule. Opportunities to meet with subject matter experts across the organization
- Professional development opportunities
- Introduction to the recruiters and application processes within Cognizant
- Establish career connections and develop your network
About Us:
At Cognizant, we help companies modernize technology, reinvent processes, and transform experiences, so they stay ahead in a constantly evolving world. Cognizant is a leading corporate organization committed to encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that different perspectives drive innovation and lead to greater success. Our Externship Program is crafted to provide undergraduate students with valuable skills that will prepare them for their career path.
Our associates' diverse set of backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.