Path Forward - Returnship

Path Forward – Returnships

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Type of Opportunity:

Work Placement

Job Description:

Returnships are a specific type of return-to-work program designed for mid-career professionals coming back into the workforce after a career break. These programs offer paid positions that provide returners with an opportunity to refresh their skills, update their resume with new experience, make connections, and contribute to a team.

Returnship programs are similar in spirit to college internship programs, which are hiring pathways for students and early career professionals. Like college internships, returnships emphasize learning, development, and the gaining (and regaining) of skills and experience. Unlike college internships, returnships are for mid-career professionals with experience.

Some returnship programs offer temp-to-perm positions that are typically 4-6 months long and include transition support, with the possibility of converting to full time at the conclusion of the program. Others offer direct hire positions, with a defined period of transition support.

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About Us:

Path Forward is a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to restart their careers after time spent focused on caregiving.

Sustainable Development Goal Focus:

SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth

Application Instructions:

Many forward-thinking employers offer returnship programs as a way to hire experienced professionals returning from a career break. As you embark on your job search, look into paid returnships as an alternative path to getting a job. It’s a win-win for both employers and returners. Use the Returnship Matcher to find all companies offering returnships.

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