Global Technology Apprentice - Franklin Skills

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Job Description:
Program designed to introduce associates with little to no work experience to business (Across LOBs). Role is created to provide on the job training & build skills in apprentice. Length of employment is pre-established for a set period of time. Work assignments are well defined with a high degree of supervision and direction provided

The Global Tech Apprentice Program - Mainframe is an opportunity to earn as you learn, gaining knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of mainframe computing. During this one-year program, you will complete technical coursework and assigned tasks to develop the skills and competencies required by the role. You will set your own learning pace; however, continued employment is dependent upon successful completion of all program requirements. You will work with a Franklin Skills Success Coach as you advance through your personal skills roadmap to demonstrate knowledge and competencies. Progress will be measured by milestones along the way, and the earning of IBM digital credentials to validate your skills.

Job Responsibilities

As a Mainframe Apprentice, your key tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge in basic IBM Mainframe systems (e.g., transaction and database managers, message queue managers, and operating system and communication services)

• Technical skills to include basic knowledge of one or more mainframe technologies (e.g., CICS, DB2, IMS, WMQ, z/OS, Storage); as well as Job Control Language (JCL)

• Be able to: debug JCL and make appropriate changes to execute successfully, utilize ISPF for browsing, editing and managing datasets, create a catalog procedure using symbolic parameters, utilize the appropriate IBM utilities (e.g. IEBGENER, IEBCOPY) to copy or backup data, describe the different dataset organizations (e.g. sequential, partitioned, VSAM) and how/when to use.

• Ensure that systems and applications operate to business needs and specifications.

• Participate in occasional evening and weekend work, as well as on call rotation

Required Background

• Must be an active participant with the Franklin Skills program

• Successful completion of Franklin Skills' Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Desired Background

• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Detail orientated and teamwork orientation

• Demonstrated problem solving abilities

• Leadership skills

• Commitment to building a complete technical and business skill set

Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

Pay Transparency details

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Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$26.44 - $31.00 hourly pay, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Predictable pay

This role is compensated with a base salary and is not incentive eligible.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

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