Digital Leadership Academy
Are you ready to grow?
Cognizant’s Digital Leadership Academy is more than just a seminar or a series of classes — it’s an interactive experience of discovery that brings together some of the best, brightest and most diverse undergraduate and graduate students across North America. You’ll explore the career possibilities at Cognizant that are yours to build, participate in learning activities, and network with your peers and Cognizant professionals. Built into this amazing two-day event is an interactive upskilling learning experience, resulting in an exciting badge for you to add to your resume and LinkedIn accomplishments. Plus, all Digital Leadership Academy participants are given exclusive first access to interview for Cognizant job openings after the conference.
This program is open to students who are rising juniors and seniors AND MBA students just starting their MBA program from any campus across US and Canada. We hire technology majors (computer science, computer engineering, information sciences, analytics), business majors (for our consulting practice) and even have pathways for other majors (liberal arts, science, statistics, etc.) who are considering a pivot into a tech career.
Additional details and benefits of our Digital Leadership Academy include:
- Two- Day Externship Start Date: Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 (11:00am – 3:00pm EDT) – Wednesday May 24th, 2023 (11:00am - 3:00pm EDT)
- Forward looking thought leadership presentation from the Center for the Future of Work
- Career Advice Panel
- Engaging and Rewarding upskilling learning experience
- Mini Breakout Sessions – covering a variety of topics in our industry
- Networking Events
- Exposure to Cognizant’s unique culture – meet a vast amount of Cognizant’s team members from recent campus hires to our Senior Leadership!
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate candidates: Must currently be a full-time enrolled Sophomore or Junior on a 4-year track (Dec, 2023 or May/June, 2024 Bachelor graduates)
- Graduate candidates: MBAs just starting out in a 2-year program (2025 MBA graduates)
Work Authorization
Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide? sponsorship? for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Job Posting : Aug 25 2022
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.