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Returnships in North America

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.

28 open listings here, out of 78 in this category.

  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. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. See cycleCareer Returnship ProgramBlackRockSix months on a BlackRock team for people back after a career break of 18+ months, with an internal mentor, a buddy, coaching, training and senior-leader exposure; may…six-month placement on a BlackRock team · internal mentor and day-to-day buddyNew York, Atlanta, United States, United KingdomAnnual; 2026 applications opened May 2026 for cohorts starting September (EMEA) and October (U.S.). Dates for the next cycle are not posted yet — the returner talent community sends updates.Details and how to apply
  10. See cycleChapter Next: Returnship ProgramLockheed MartinA 12–16 week paid returnship at the US defence and aerospace company for experienced professionals back after a career break of a year or more, with training…paid 12–16 week programme · training and professional developmentUnited StatesOngoing; open returnships are posted on the careers site (search #LMReturnship). No cohort dates published.Details and how to apply
  11. See cycleEncore Return to Work ProgramDeloitte USDeloitte US hires professionals back after a break of six months or more into client-service roles (e.g. consulting and advisory), with accelerated learning, a…paid client-service role (pay range shown on each posting) · personalized development planAtlanta, Boston, United StatesCohort-based; Encore roles are posted one by one on Deloitte's careers site — one current posting recruits until 14 January 2027.Details and how to apply
  12. See cycleFidelity Resume ProgramFidelity Investments (with reacHIRE)A six-month, full-time paid return-to-work programme at Fidelity Investments, run with reacHIRE: real work on Fidelity teams within a returner cohort, plus interview…6-month full-time paid role at Fidelity Investments · cohort of fellow returnersSmithfield, Merrimack, United StatesCohort-based; an expression-of-interest form is open now and specific roles are posted on reacHIRE's careers site when recruitment for the next cohort begins (dates not posted).Details and how to apply
  13. See cycleGlide – Relaunch USAWells FargoA structured ten-week returnship at Wells Fargo for experienced professionals with a current career break of at least two years; each participant is partnered with a…structured ten-week returnship · partnered with a Glide program graduateUnited StatesCohort-based; the official page points to an upcoming cohort but posts no dates — join the Glide – Relaunch USA talent community for updates.Details and how to apply
  14. See cycleInsight Career RebootInsight EnterprisesA return-to-work programme built with iRelaunch for people out of the workforce for 2+ years: you are a full-time Insight employee from day one and get 16 weeks of…full-time role from day one · 16 weeks of structured supportUnited States · remoteOngoing; Career Reboot roles appear on Insight's job search when open — none were listed on 31 October 2026.Details and how to apply
  15. See cycleiReturnNorthrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman's return-to-work programme hires people with a current career break of at least two years straight into full-time roles, then supports them with…direct hire into a full-time role · assimilation and development supportUnited StatesOngoing; no cohort dates published. Openings are on Northrop Grumman's job search.Details and how to apply
  16. See cycleLinkedIn REACH ApprenticeshipLinkedInA multi-year paid engineering apprenticeship at LinkedIn for people from non-traditional routes such as bootcamps, self-teaching, career changes or career breaks…full-time employment with benefits · one to five years of apprenticeshipUnited StatesCohort-based; applications open a couple of times a year (most recent: April 2026 cohort).Details and how to apply
  17. See cycleOnRamp FellowshipOnRamp Fellowship (Diversity Lab)Paid one-year fellowships at U.S. law firms and legal departments for lawyers returning after a hiatus of 2+ years, with coaching, training and a cohort; full-time…$115,000–$225,000 salaryUnited StatesCohort-based; applications for the next round open in Fall 2026 (exact dates not posted). Roles are listed on the Opportunities page and fellows start together in cohorts.Details and how to apply
  18. See cycleRE-IGNITEMoody'sA 16-week paid, full-time returnship at Moody's for people coming back after a career hiatus of at least two years: hands-on projects on a team, coaching, mentoring…16-week paid full-time assignment · coaching and mentoringUnited States, United Kingdom, CanadaOngoing; RE-IGNITE roles are posted on Moody's careers site as they open — no fixed dates posted. A talent community collects interest for future roles.Details and how to apply
  19. See cycleRelaunchNetAppNetApp's return-to-work track for people back after a workforce break of at least a year, whether for caregiving, military service, entrepreneurship or study, with…structured onboarding and targeted training · day-one benefitsUnited StatesOngoing; no cohort dates published.Details and how to apply
  20. See cycleRePower Return-to-Work ProgramCumminsA six-month paid return-to-work assignment in engineering and other functions for professionals with a career break of at least two years. The 2026 cohort runs November…six-month paid assignment · training, coaching and developmentUnited States, United Kingdom2026 cohort: target timeframe November 2026 through April 2027 (2026 US and UK RePower flyers linked from the page). No application deadline published.Details and how to apply
  21. See cycleReturn UtahState of Utah (Division of Human Resource Management)Utah state government's return-to-work hiring pathway: mid-level state jobs for Utah residents back after a career break of at least a year, or currently underemployed…mid-level state government roles · transition-specific training and coachingUnited StatesOngoing hiring pathway; Return Utah jobs are filtered on the state careers site, and an 'I'm Interested' form is offered.Details and how to apply
  22. See cycleReturnship (Americas)Goldman SachsA paid, full-time 12-week returnship across Goldman Sachs divisions for people with 3+ years' experience who have been out of full-time work for 2+ years, with…paid 12-week full-time programme · mentorship and support from a dedicated Returnship teamAlbany, Chicago, United StatesAnnual; the Americas programme runs January–March 2027. Applications are not open yet — registering gets you an invitation to apply when they open.Details and how to apply
  23. See cycleReturnship and ReStartFederal Home Loan Bank of DallasTwo routes back to work at FHLB Dallas: Returnship, a two-year paid internship for people out of work for several years, and ReStart, a full-time job with benefits after…two-year paid internship (Returnship) · full-time role with benefits including 401(k) match (ReStart)Irving, United StatesOngoing; roles are posted on FHLB Dallas's Workday careers site — no dates posted.Details and how to apply
  24. See cycleReturnship ProgramTexas Comptroller of Public AccountsA paid, full-time 12-week work assignment at the Texas Comptroller's office for professionals re-entering the workforce after two or more years away, with coaching and…paid 12-week work assignment · coaching and mentoring from experienced managersUnited StatesOngoing; returnship positions are posted on the statewide CAPPS Recruit job site as they open. No dates published.Details and how to apply
  25. See cycleReturnship ProgramTravis Credit UnionA paid, full-time 16-week return-to-work programme at Travis Credit Union for professionals with 5+ years' experience and a career break of 2+ years (any reason), with…paid full-time 16-week programme · mentorship, hands-on work and structured supportUnited StatesOngoing; a limited number of roles are posted as business needs arise — no dates posted.Details and how to apply
  26. See cycleTake2Flight: Experienced Career Relaunch ProgramGE AerospaceGE Aerospace hires relaunchers into full- or part-time technical STEM roles and supports them with 12 weeks of customised programming, mentors, career coaching and a…12 weeks of customised return-to-work programming · mentorship and career coachingUnited StatesOngoing; no cohort dates or application window published.Details and how to apply
  27. See cycleUnanet ReturnshipUnanetA returnship at US software company Unanet that helps experienced professionals move back into work after time off to welcome a child, care for family or return to…support transitioning back into the workforce · skills and experience to continue your careerUnited StatesOngoing; no returnship-specific openings or dates posted.Details and how to apply
  28. See cycleZiff Davis ReStartZiff DavisA 12-week paid returnship at the digital media company for people out of the workforce for at least two years, whether for caregiving, a business venture, layoff…paid 12-week returnship · mentoringUnited StatesOngoing; no cohort dates published. Returnship positions appear under 'Current Positions' on the ReStart page when open.Details and how to apply

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