IT Trainee Program
If IT Trainee Program is a paid program for software developers and testers who want to become professionals in the field and to join our team. Since launching, more than 90 people have participated in the program and 53 have found themselves a part of our tech community.
What does the Trainee Program include?
The program is tailored to give you the knowledge and skills needed to start your professional journey as a developer or tester. We'll start with the basics so that you understand the technology itself, and then, as the program continues, you'll get to join our internal teams and help us in creating tech that matters. You'll gain hands-on experience and an insight into what it's like to work in tech, giving you an advantage as you start to build your career. In the end, you might also get a job offer and become a full-time member of the If tech community!
IT Trainee Program in numbers
- Sessions in 6 years
- Participants
- New colleagues have joined If
Evelīna
Software Developer
Junior School graduate 2022
The program was well-organized. I appreciate that all lectures were available in video format, as it allowed me to revisit the material and pay closer attention to details. Our lecturer, Māris, was an exceptional mentor. He not only challenged us, but also shared the best practices, and spent a lot of time explaining concepts thoroughly.
Sandis
ServiceNow Developer
Junior School graduate 2017
I was a 3rd year IT student and looking for an internship when I saw the opportunity to apply for Junior School. Being part of the program was very interesting – the months flew by so quickly. What I appreciated the most was the fact that Māris, our mentor, invested a lot of time to work with us individually and make sure we understood everything.
Ilze
Quality Assurance Specialist | Team Lead in Test
Junior School graduate 2018
I liked that the learning process didn't just focus on theory, but also on practical tasks. Our mentor, Anna, guided us through the process and helped us pick up the testers' mindset. That was the place where I discovered my dream job and got over my fear of entering the tech world. After the program, I transferred from a business to an IT role and have been happily working in it ever since.
Gustavs
Delivery manager / Financial reporting Group Manager
Junior School graduate 2018
After finishing my studies, the Junior School offered a great opportunity to learn more about a specific tech area. The program helped me to understand and develop software that the organization actually needs. Moreover, I could ask questions and get professional guidance, which gave me confidence in my abilities.
FAQ
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The program lasts 6 to 9 months and is divided into 3 phases.
1. The first 3 months will consist of lectures and training from our colleagues. During this time, you'll gain an understanding of the technology and tools that developers and testers use in their daily work. At the end of phase 1 you will be asked to present what you have learnt to your potential mentors.
2. When chosen to be mentored by a member in our tech community you'll join one of our tech teams to work on real-life projects for the next 3 months.
3. When you have successfully finished the second phase, starts an official 3-month probation period. At the end of it, you'll be a skilled tech professional and might receive a job offer to become a full-time member of the If tech community!
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To apply for the IT trainee program, you need to be at least 18 years old and have:
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel);
- Willingness to learn, challenge yourself and become a part of If tech community;
- Excellent English skills;
- The ability to dedicate at least 30 hours a week during the working hours (9:00 - 18:00) to learning.
Final year university students and everyone who wants to change their professional path and start a career in tech is welcome!
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The program will be hybrid. Most sessions will take place online, but we’ll kick things off with an in-person introduction and celebrate graduation together in person. Additionally, we ask participants to visit our main office in Riga city center every two weeks for an in-person session.
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You will be provided with a work computer and additional tech you need to learn sufficiently.
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Monthly salary: around €800 gross for a full-time internship (you'll be paid hourly depending on the hours worked)
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Yes, let us know that you need this agreement in the interview, and we'll help you set it up.
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- Application deadline: November 19, 23:59
- Interview period with HR until December 16
- The program starts on February 3, 2025
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Since the program’s launch in 2017, we've had 90 participants, 53 of whom have joined the If Tech Community as employees. That means 59% of participants end up receiving job offers.
About If P&C Insurance Ltd
At If Insurance, we serve 4.5 million customers in the Baltic and Nordic countries. Our Baltic IT department comprises ~35% of our total IT specialists. They excel in solution development, testing, infrastructure maintenance, security, UX, and more. This ensures top-notch solutions for our Scandinavian and Baltic customers and a stable work environment for all If employees.
Our in-house IT solutions enable a comprehensive understanding of customer needs.