Thrive Apprentice

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

This opportunity is a 12 month paid training program available for candidates who are currently enrolled in a pre-apprenticeship bootcamp or similar training or who are interested in pursuing an apprenticeship with the potential to convert into a full-time permanent role upon successful completion of the program.  Candidates interested in other Verizon Career opportunities should search and apply here: verizon.com/careers.

What you’ll be doing…

This position – which is part of the Verizon Thrive Apprenticeship Program – will give you a chance to channel your drive and enthusiasm while learning from the best minds in the industry.  You’ll be front and center, hands-on, and contributing your creative energy to high-impact projects from the moment you arrive through the course of this 1 year apprentice experience.  You will take part in meaningful work and real-life projects across various teams within Verizon that will help you grow both professionally and personally throughout the program while preparing you to work as a developer at a technology company.

Business Function: 

This team is responsible for assisting in designing, coding, documenting, testing and maintaining software components. Conduct store visits, building strong relationships with store leaders and frontline employees to gather feedback on existing products, customer pain points and emerging trends.

Technology: Backend: Java/Spring Python/Flask, Frontend: JavaScript/React, Logging: ELK stack (Elasticsearch / Logstash / Kibana / Beats)

During this immersive apprenticeship experience, you will complete an accelerated 1 year program designed to:

• Teach you the basics of the software development life cycle to include learning the basics of programming in HTML and Java script. 

• Engage you in coding challenges, while gaining practical experience of the entire software stack.

• Provide you with hands-on assignments that give you the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.

Daily tasks could include:

• Working with technologies such as: Back-end: Java/Spring, Python/Flask, Front-end: JavaScript/React, Logging: ELK stack (Elasticseach/Logstash/Kibana/Beats)

• Attending daily and weekly check-in meetings and training with your assigned coach and your fellow team to report progress.

• Completing daily facilitated study time towards your apprenticeship curriculum.

• Working with technical staff and mentors to learn workplace skills and tools specific to your role and the technical environment.

• Participating in peer reviews of projects for fellow apprentices.

• Collaborating with your team, mentors, and managers.

• Applying all that you have learned to real-world applications through projects.

What we’re looking for… 

You’ll need to have:

• High school diploma or GED. 

• Associate’s degree or one or more years of work experience.

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Demonstrated interest in technology.

• Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills.

• Previous related internship or work experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

• Proficiency in Google Slides, Docs, Sheets.

Other Information:

• This hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days as set by the manager.

• This is a full time 1 year Verizon Thrive Apprenticeship Program

• Schedule Weekly Hours: 40

When you join Verizon...

You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses and things connect with each other. Beyond powering America’s fastest and most reliable network, we’re leading the way in cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things and video entertainment. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Verizon.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out ourdiversity and inclusion page to learn more.

In this hybrid role, you’ll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.