Global IT Company, Atos Origin, has confirmed that they plan to recruit about 3500 more employees into their company, including at least 700 for their French division. These positions will include offering 50 % to new graduates that want to enter the IT industry and start their careers. Their 2009 Young Talent Plan also includes offering about 800 internships, 500 of which will be in France. This close collaboration with universities and colleges is set to create a new benchmark for the IT industry globally, as more and more first, second and third year students will be able to get on the job experience and learn more about the different IT industries that they can work in, as well reassuring them about their future career prospects.
The internship programs will include 6 month internships for third year students who already have a good grasp of the IT sector, with shorter internships being offered for the first and second years. In partnership with Syntec, Atos Origin has also developed 200 apprenticeships and work study programs that will be held over the rest of 2009. The work study programs will be 6 to 9 months long and the apprenticeships last about 2 years. These full time internship opportunities will be mainly offered for Bachelor and Master’s degree students in the IT field, but may also provide opportunities for those studying within HR, finance, and secretarial sectors.
The Atos Origin management team consisting of about 250 experienced managers will supervise the interns, and while this does require extra company expense and resources, Atos Origin believes that developing strong relationships with young students entering the IT industry is paramount to the success of their company as well as for the student. The internships are offered to teach students from as early as possible about the various business sectors in the IT industry, the services and challenges faced, how Atos Origin is run, and more. Establishing strong ties gives these students the edge when entering the IT business and will allow them to lead successful careers within the broad range of business services offered. If you want to get involved in an internship like this one, you should check out the Internship Finder website where you will get in depth information and learn how to go about securing an internship.
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