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Returnships
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.
- 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
- See cycleVapasiThoughtworksThoughtworks India's returnship for women and gender-diverse developers on a 1–5 year break: free certified training with a fixed INR 20,000 payment, then for those…₹20,000 salaryBengaluru, IndiaBatch-based (21 batches so far). Registrations for the latest batch are closed; register interest to be contacted when the next cohort opens.Details and how to apply
- See cycleVisa Returnship ProgramVisaA six-month paid upskilling returnship in software development at Visa's Bengaluru office for technologists with a career break of 18+ months, mixing on-the-job training…monthly stipendBengaluru, IndiaAnnual cohort; applications for the January 2026 cohort closed on 17 November 2025 — the next intake has not been posted.Details and how to apply
- See cycleVodafone ReConnect Programme (Türkiye)VodafoneVodafone Türkiye's ReConnect: experienced professionals back from a career break join a real role or short-term project in Istanbul, with extra support and flexible…a real job with responsibilities from the start, or a short-term project assignment · extra support during the first six monthsIstanbul, TürkiyeRegister-your-interest posting dated 15 October 2026; Vodafone contacts you when your skills match a role. No closing date stated.Details and how to apply
- See cycleWomen's Returnship ProgramPersistent SystemsPersistent Systems' contract-to-hire returnship for women on a career break: three months of self-paced learning and certification, then on-the-job training in a…three-month learning and certification period · on-the-job training in a business unitIndiaOngoing; all returnship openings are listed on the programme page. No dates stated.Details and how to apply
- 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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