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Returnships are paid, fixed-term programs for people coming back after a career break for caregiving, health or relocation. They usually include training and a mentor, and many lead to a permanent offer.

78 open listings, each checked against its official page.

  1. Apply by 30 November 2026Return to Work ProgramMorgan StanleyRoughly 16-week paid return-to-work programme at Morgan Stanley (January to May 2027) for people out of the workforce two or more years; completers can be considered for…paid ~16-week programme · placement in a business areaBengaluru, Mumbai, India, United States, United KingdomDetails and how to apply
  2. Apply by 28 February 2027ReEntry ProgramJPMorganChaseA 15-week paid fellowship (April to July) for experienced professionals on a long career break, with skills refresh, a mentor and the prospect of a permanent offer at…paid 15-week fellowship · mentor pairingNew York, Atlanta, United States, United Kingdom, IrelandDetails and how to apply
  3. RollingCareer Comeback ProgrammeSevern TrentSevern Trent's year-round returner route for people after a career break of 12 months or more: a recruiter matches you to a current vacancy, then you get a mentor…matched to a current vacancy · mentorUnited KingdomDetails and how to apply
  4. RollingCDK Global Returnship ProgramCDK GlobalA 16-week full-time paid returnship, built with Path Forward, for professionals back after a caregiving break of two or more years: real project work, a mentor, training…paid 16-week fixed-term role (40 hours a week) · posted base pay $65,000–$85,500Austin, Hoffman Estates, United States · remoteDetails and how to apply
  5. RollingIBM Tech Re-Entry ProgramIBMA full-time paid returnship for technical professionals restarting after a break of a year or more, combining a tailored learning plan with real client project work and…paid full-time returnship · structured skills-refresh learning planUnited States, Canada, IndiaDetails and how to apply
  6. RollingPath Forward Returnship MatcherPath ForwardA US nonprofit that helps caregivers relaunch careers; its free matcher and weekly-updated directory point returners to employer returnship programs that fit their…free directory of US returnship programs · filters by gap length, experience and remoteUnited States · remoteDetails and how to apply
  7. RollingRebeginTata Consultancy ServicesTCS's ongoing hiring initiative for women in India restarting their careers after a break for family, health, education or personal reasons. Rebegin openings are…women-only job openings across India · apply on the TCS iBegin portal or by email to careers@tcs.com with 'Rebegin' in the subjectIndiaDetails and how to apply
  8. RollingReturn to Work (supported hiring)Deloitte UKDeloitte UK's Return to Work route hires people back from a break of two years or more into permanent roles from Assistant Manager to Director, usually four days a week…permanent roles (unless project-specific) · usually four days a week (80%)United KingdomDetails and how to apply
  9. RollingReturners ProgrammeFDM GroupFDM's year-round returner route in the UK: experienced professionals after a 12-month-plus break retrain (business, technical or AWS pathway) and then work full-time on…upskilling course: 7-week business, 14-week technical or 10-week AWS Cloud Practitioner pathway · client assignments in a new permanent roleUnited KingdomDetails and how to apply
  10. RollingReturners ProgrammePM GroupPM Group's returner route in Ireland for engineering, technical and project management professionals who have been out of the workforce for more than two years, working…competitive salary · office and/or site assignmentsCork, Dublin, IrelandDetails and how to apply
  11. RollingReturnships & Return to Work Programs directoryiRelaunchiRelaunch's free, regularly updated directory of paid employer returnships and return-to-work programmes around the world, filterable by country and programme type, plus…free directory of employer return-to-work programmes · filters by location and programme typeOpen worldwideDetails and how to apply
  12. RollingSecond Careers, Inspiring Possibilities (SCIP)Tata GroupThe Tata group's platform bringing women back to work after a career break. Tata companies post contract consulting assignments (about six months to a year) and…contract consulting assignments of roughly six months to a year, extendable · full-time roles with Tata group companiesIndiaDetails and how to apply
  13. RollingSTEM ReLaunch ProgramProcter & GambleP&G's US relaunch programme for professionals restarting a STEM career after a break such as caring for children: onboarding training, networking with other relaunchers…onboarding training sessions · networking with other ReLaunch participantsUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
  14. RollingSTEM Returners ProgrammesSTEM ReturnersUK service that places experienced STEM professionals back into engineering and technical work through paid, short-term returner placements with coaching and mentoring.paid short-term placements with STEM employers · career coachingUnited KingdomDetails and how to apply
  15. RollingUBS Career ComebackUBSUBS's programme for experienced professionals returning after a career break of two years or more, into full- or part-time roles with orientation, external one-to-one…orientation · one-to-one coaching with an external partnerSwitzerland, PolandDetails and how to apply
  16. RollingUK Career Returners ProgrammeTurner & TownsendSix-month structured returner roles at construction consultancy Turner & Townsend across UK offices for professionals with a career break of over two years, with a…six-month structured role · competitive salaryLondon, Bristol, United KingdomDetails and how to apply
  17. RollinguReturnUberUber's returnship in India for women on a career break of 6+ months with 3+ years' experience: permanent full-time roles from day one, mentoring and interview prep…permanent full-time role (not an internship) · 1:1 mentoring and interview-preparation refresherIndiaDetails and how to apply
  18. See cycle2027 EMEA Returnship ProgrammeGoldman SachsA ten-week paid placement at Goldman Sachs in London or Birmingham for experienced professionals coming back after an extended break, running January to March 2027.paid 10-week placement · structured return-to-work supportLondon, Birmingham, United KingdomAnnual cohorts; the 2027 EMEA cohort runs 11 January to 19 March 2027. Other regions (Americas, India) run separate annual cycles.Details and how to apply
  19. See cycleARUP Returnship ProgramARUP LaboratoriesPaid short-term returnships at a national nonprofit reference laboratory for skilled professionals with an employment gap of at least a year, or active military duty, in…paid short-term returnship · mentorshipUnited StatesOngoing; open returnships are on ARUP's job board, with an interest form if none fit.Details and how to apply
  20. See cycleBegin AgainWiproWipro's inclusion programme for women in India returning after a break of six months or more, whatever the reason. Returners apply to open roles and get structured…structured learning and enablement programmes to refresh skills · integrated return-to-work frameworkIndiaOngoing; choose an open Begin Again role, apply, then complete the professional-details form. No application window stated.Details and how to apply
  21. See cycleCapgemini Returnship ProgramCapgeminiCapgemini's returnship in Canada for experienced tech professionals after a break of more than two years: a full-time, benefit-eligible job that starts with eight weeks…full-time, benefit-eligible position · eight weeks of paid trainingCanadaRoles are listed on Capgemini Canada's job search under 'returnship'; no cohort dates posted (checked 2026-10-31).Details and how to apply
  22. See cycleCaptivateCapgeminiCapgemini India's career-comeback initiative for women returning after a career pause of three months or more, combining learning, mentorship and live project work…full-time regular employment for selected candidates · on-the-job learningIndiaOngoing; no application window stated — apply through Capgemini India's job search.Details and how to apply
  23. See cycleCareer Comeback ProgramCommonwealth Bank of AustraliaA 12-week paid program at CommBank for professionals back after a career break of two years or more, with skills training, a career coach and buddy, and permanent part…12-week paid program · industry-specific skills training and onboardingSydney, AustraliaMultiple intakes each year; applications were closed when checked on 2026-10-31. Offers are made at least six weeks before the program start date.Details and how to apply
  24. See cycleCareer Comeback ProgrammeEmirates IslamicA six-month re-introductory programme at Emirates Islamic (UAE) for professional women, especially mothers, back after two or more years away, with training, upskilling…6-month re-introductory programme · training and upskillingUnited Arab EmiratesApply through Emirates Islamic's current vacancies or by email to its recruitment team; no cohort dates posted (checked 2026-10-31).Details and how to apply

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