The professional apprenticeship movement
In 2016, we launched a professional apprenticeship program at Accenture to help bridge the skills gap.
Apprenticeship required us to rethink our talent strategy—it has to be embedded in what you do, the way you recruit, the way you train—embedded in your business.
Julie Sweet, Chief Executive Officer, Accenture
A year later, we co-founded the Chicago Apprentice Network with Aon and Zurich North America to help other companies start their own programs. Scaling apprenticeships multiplies the impact– today, 11 Apprentice Networks unite over 225 companies committed to advancing careers.
The apprenticeship program at Accenture
20%
The apprenticeship program is a critical part of our talent strategy and has made up 20% of our entry-level hiring across the US & Canada the past three fiscal years
2,500+
Total apprentices since 2016
40+
Cities
Apprentice voices
Hear first-hand experiences and recommendations from the apprentice community.
It’s much more than a job
Why you
You love being on a team. You like to learn and want hands-on experience. You have general training or exposure in one of the following areas: programming code, data analysis or graphic design.
What you’ll get
You’ll be on a supportive team with coaching, mentorship and on-the-job training. You’ll receive competitive compensation, including benefits coverage options for you and your dependents. Our apprenticeships also may lead to full-time employment.
Who’s eligible
You must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent—we’re actively seeking applicants without a four-year degree. And you must be eligible to work in the US or Canada without sponsorship.
Meet our apprentices
Business Architecture Senior Analyst, Detroit.
"Matt obtained his web development certificate through the Grand Circus Coding Bootcamp and now serves clients as Business Architecture Senior Analyst."
Program & Project Management Associate, New York.
"Jameslee became an apprentice through General Assembly and recently gained his Microsoft Certificate of Power Platform."
Packaged App Development Analyst, Atlanta.
"Following the pandemic, Erica left the healthcare industry after an 18-year career to pursue a new start in Technology via Goodwill’s Technology Career Program."
Business Architecture Analyst, Sacramento.
"After spending time serving in the U.S. Army, Mark decided to apply to the NA Apprenticeship Program. He now uses his skillset from the military to serving our clients as a Business Architecture Analyst."
Business Analyst/PMO, Washington D.C.
"Ready to pivot from her career as a chef, Renata decided to pursue a new path and enroll in tech training at General Assembly. She now works with our clients as a Packaged App Dev Analyst."
Program Project Mgmt Associate, New York.
"After 7+ years in the luxury retail industry, Chebarrie was introduced to the NA Apprenticeship Program through a friend. He now maintains client deliverables as a Program Project Management Associate."
Packaged App Dev Associate, Houston.
"Beginning her path in web development and software engineering, Viridiana took the skills she learned and applied for the apprenticeship program. Day-to-day, she now uses her skills as a Packaged App Dev Associate."