Misericordia – Direct Support Professional (DSP) Apprenticeship

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Closing date: May 25, 2024

POSITION TITLE: Direct Support Person (DSP)

Hourly Wage: 19.50/hour + 2.00/hour extra AM shift weekend 

  • 19.50/hour +3.00/hour extra PM shift weekday  
  • 19.50/hour +5.00/hour extra PM shift weekend 

Hours per week: 20-25 

Education requirements: Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking pathway at CCC and have earned 30 credits 

Academic Focus: Social Sciences, Communications, Social Work, Psychology

This apprenticeship program is a 2-year commitment and for students who have earned 30 credit hours toward their degree. When you start this apprenticeship on August 2024, you will split your week – both attending classes at CCC and working as an apprentice at Misericordia until May 2025. In June 2025, after graduation and earning your Associate’s degree, you will become a full-time apprentice, working 40 hours per week (eligible for full benefits) with Misericordia Home until June 2026.  

About Misericordia Home: Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound  developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.  By serving society’s most vulnerable citizens, Misericordia also serves the families who want the best for them, yet cannot provide it at home. On it’s 37-acre Chicago Campus, Misericordia serves more than 600 children and adults from diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds, offering a spectrum of residential options and wide variety of programs. Twenty percent of our residents either come from poverty families or have no families and are wards of the State.   

Misericordia is a Catholic Charity of the Archdiocese of Chicago with the mission of providing a quality of life for our residents. We are a Community of Believers joined together for this common purpose. Through Catholic values and traditions, we strive to be a diverse and inclusive community that embraces those of all faiths as well as those with no religious tradition. All who believe in our mission are welcome into our Community of Believers. Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet their diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible. Residential settings include: 

  • CILAs (Community Integrated Living Arrangements for small groups in neighborhood homes outside Misericordia’s main campus) 
  • On-campus apartments 
  • Group homes on-campus 
  • Skilled nursing residence 

Misericordia residents are important citizens of the greater Chicago community. Some residents work regularly at Chicago businesses. Other businesses outsource projects to be performed on-campus by Misericordia residents. Community volunteers bring their expertise to Misericordia. Residents regularly go on community excursions for social and recreational events. Misericordia strives to involve its residents in all feasible aspects of community living. 

 Misericordia receives support for operations from the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Children and Family Services and the Illinois State Board of Education. Misericordia is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation providing help for those in need since 1921. With the support of affiliated groups, legislators and volunteers, and through the generosity of corporations, foundations, individuals and families, Misericordia will continue to work toward a bright future where persons with disabilities achieve maximum independence and realize their greatest potential – in an environment of dignity, challenge, respect and spirituality. 

Schedule: Full or Partial shifts available on day (AM) and evening (PM) shifts; Weekend shifts are required. 

Partial Tuition Reimbursement: After three months in the apprenticeship program, apprentices may apply for up to $2000 per year in tuition reimbursement for classes taken at City Colleges of Chicago. Must be currently in the apprenticeship program or employed at the time of reimbursement. 

Major: Must be enrolled in City Colleges of Chicago’s Physical Therapy, Patient Care Technician, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Human Development/Family Studies, BNA Fundamentals, Adult Education, or related field with at least 30 credit hours earned and a graduation date of May 2025 

Requirements: HSD/GED is required 

  • Authorized to work in the US is required 
  • Successful completion of paid training by Misericordia Home (DSP Certification)  
  • Availability to work weekends during the first year of the apprenticeship 
  • Availability to work holidays and weekends during the second year of the apprenticeship (after graduation) 
  • Must be at least 18 years old 

Misericordia Direct Support Professional (DSP) Position Overview 

Misericordia is actively for our role of Direct Support Professional/Caregiver (DSP) for our residential areas. This role presents the opportunity to help support our residents in reaching their highest potential.  As a DSP, you will be responsible for daily care tasks including personal, activities, meals, outings and more.  The DSP will provide supervision and attention throughout the day to ensure the safety of the residents.  The DSP role is a great opportunity for a compassionate, motivated individual who is looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents.  

  • Work closely with our residents assisting them with Activities of Daily Living 
  • Support residents in reaching their highest level of independence by working with them to learn and maintain skills 
  • Work as part of a team to ensure quality care of residents in their home in addition to supporting them in activities, resource events, and community outings 
  • 4-Week Paid Training toward Direct Support Professional Certification (prerequisite for Misericordia 2-year Apprenticeship program) 

Before you Apply:

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Contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter or interviewing workshops:

Contact through Navigate

  • Daley College – Julie MacCarthy   – on Navigate
  • Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
  • Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate

Contact through email:

  • Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez – MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
  • Olive-Harvey College – Charlene Haymond-Bussell – chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
  • Truman College – Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
  • Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu
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CNA Apprenticeship-Program: Accounting Operations Analyst

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Closing date: April 20, 2024

Job Title: Accounting Operations Analyst

CNA Business Area:  Finance

Hours per week: 20 hours

Pay: $24 per hour

Starts on: Fall 2024

Duration: 1 year

Location: 151 N Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606

Modality: Hybrid, majority of time in the office

Education requirements:

  • Working toward an Accounting/Finance/Business related AAS degree at City Colleges of Chicago
  • The ideal candidate graduates in May 2025

Company Description:

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Job Summary:

​As a crucial member of our Accounting Operations team, the analyst will play a pivotal role in performing accounting, operational and financial close related activities including interacting with global partners. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and hands-on experience in an innovative and collaborative work environment.

Apprentice can also expect to:

  • ​​​Accounting Operations table-stakes  
    • ​Perform accounting, operational and financial close related activities requiring an understanding of general accounting principles and may include but are not limited to preparing journal entries, checking supporting entries, daily accounts payable balancing, account reconciliations, and/or account reporting analysis. 
    • ​Foster a collaborative and transparent team culture by promoting open communication and information sharing 
  • ​Special Projects 
    • ​Assist in current finance special projects, such as financial system testing efforts, compliance audits both internal and external, and new technology initiatives.  
    • ​Actively participate in the build out of the Center of Excellence for bank and other ledger account reconciliations  
  • ​Continuous Improvement 
    • ​Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and delivery capabilities. 
    • ​Identify and address impediments to the team’s progress and collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective solutions.​​ 

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • ​​​​​Basic understanding of accounting principles
  • Have at least one academic year left at City Colleges of Chicago
  • Earn passing grades (of a C or higher) in coursework
  • Analytical, problem solving and communication skills
  • ​Knowledge of Microsoft tools (e.g., Excel)  
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment​​​​ 

Benefits for Participating Apprentices:

  • Advance your career goals
  • Gain industry-related work experience
  • Working knowledge of information security frameworks and information security best practices
  • Gain an understanding of operational risk policies, standards, and procedures
  • Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
  • Access to employers who are invested in your future

Employer-Specific Benefits:

  • Compensation – $24/hour
  • Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401K eligible
  • Paid Holidays – covered
  • Paid Sick Leave – accrued 1 hour per 30 hours worked

We also suggest that you contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter, or interviewing workshops:

Contact through Navigate

  • Daley College – Julie MacCarthy   – on Navigate
  • Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
  • Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate

Contact through email:

  • Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez  –  MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
  • Olive-Harvey College –  Charlene Haymond-Bussell  –  chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
  • Truman College –  Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
  • Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu

After you Apply:  After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.

*** If you are currently subject to a covenant not to compete, non-solicitation agreement, confidentiality agreement, or any type of agreement with a current or former employer that might affect your employment at CNA, a recruiter may reach out for details, and you may be asked to provide a copy of the agreement. ***

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CNA Apprenticeship-Program: Junior Scrum Master

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Closing date: Until Filled

Job Title: Junior Scrum Master

CNA Business Area:  Technology

Hours per week: 20 hours

Pay: $24 per hour

Starts on: Fall 2024

Duration: 1 year

Location: 151 N Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606

Modality: Hybrid, majority of time in the office

Education requirements:

  • Completed COMPSFI 102 and COMPSFI 245
  • Working toward a Cybersecurity AAS degree at City Colleges of Chicago
  • The ideal candidate graduates in May 2025

Company Description:

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Job Summary:

As a crucial member of our Agile development environment, the junior scrum master will play a pivotal role in facilitating the successful delivery of work through effective Scrum practices. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and hands-on experience in an innovative and collaborative work environment.​

Apprentice can also expect to:

  1. ​​​Scrum Facilitation  
    • ​Assist in organizing and facilitating Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives 
    • ​Foster a collaborative and transparent team culture by promoting open communication and information sharing 
  2. ​Metrics and Reporting  
    • ​Assist in tracking key Agile metrics, such as team velocity, burn-down charts, and release burndown, to provide insights into team performance 
    • ​Generate and maintain reports that highlight project progress and potential impediments 
  3. ​Continuous Improvement 
    • ​Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and delivery capabilities. 
    • ​Identify and address impediments to the team’s progress and collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective solutions.​​ 

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • ​​​​​Basic understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework
  • Have at least one academic year left at City Colleges of Chicago
  • Earn passing grades (of a C or higher) in coursework
  • Analytical, problem solving and communication skills
  • ​Knowledge of Agile tools (e.g., Jira)  
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment​​​​ 

Benefits for Participating Apprentices:

  • Advance your career goals
  • Gain industry-related work experience
  • Working knowledge of information security frameworks and information security best practices
  • Gain an understanding of operational risk policies, standards, and procedures
  • Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
  • Access to employers who are invested in your future

Employer-Specific Benefits:

  • Compensation – $24/hour
  • Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401K eligible
  • Paid Holidays – covered
  • Paid Sick Leave – accrued 1 hour per 30 hours worked

We also suggest that you contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter, or interviewing workshops:

Contact through Navigate

  • Daley College – Julie MacCarthy   – on Navigate
  • Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
  • Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate

Contact through email:

  • Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez  –  MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
  • Olive-Harvey College –  Charlene Haymond-Bussell  –  chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
  • Truman College –  Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
  • Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu

After you Apply:  After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.

*** If you are currently subject to a covenant not to compete, non-solicitation agreement, confidentiality agreement, or any type of agreement with a current or former employer that might affect your employment at CNA, a recruiter may reach out for details, and you may be asked to provide a copy of the agreement. ***

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CNA Apprenticeship-Program: Vulnerability Management Analyst

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Closing date: Until filled

Job Title: Vulnerability Management Analyst

CNA Business Area:  Technology

Hours per week: 20 hours

Pay: $24 per hour

Starts on: Fall 2024

Duration: 1 year

Location: 151 N Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606

Modality: Hybrid, majority of time in the office

Education requirements:

  • Completed COMPSFI 102 and COMPSFI 202
  • Working toward a Cybersecurity AAS degree at City Colleges of Chicago
  • The ideal candidate graduates in May 2025

Company Description:

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Job Summary:

​This apprenticeship position supports the organization’s Vulnerability management program to manage vulnerabilities in the environment and ensure that they are being addressed and remediated in a timely manner.  The focus of this role is to facilitate managing, tracking, and remediating vulnerabilities throughout the environment. ​

Apprentice can also expect to:

  • ​​Review and analyze outstanding and new vulnerabilities 
  • ​Analyze and review vulnerabilities to help determine priorities for remediations 
  • ​Coordinate ticket generation and remediation of vulnerabilities with the respective tower leads 
  • ​Report and Track remediation and escalate issues with remediation​ 

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Have at least one academic year left at City Colleges of Chicago
  • Work will be a hybrid style with the majority of time in the office located at 151 N Franklin (Tuesdays will likely be an in-person day)
  • Earn passing grades (of a C or higher) in coursework
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to understand information security foundational information and principles.
  • Communication, investigation, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office to manage various tasks and projects to completion. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Security tooling familiarity preferred (SIEM, RTR, Email Management, etc.)
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers and staff.

Benefits for Participating Apprentices:

  • Advance your career goals
  • Gain industry-related work experience
  • Working knowledge of information security frameworks and information security best practices
  • Gain an understanding of operational risk policies, standards, and procedures
  • Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
  • Access to employers who are invested in your future

Employer-Specific Benefits:

  • Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401K eligible
  • Paid Holidays – covered
  • Paid Sick Leave – accrued 1 hour per 30 hours worked

 

We also suggest that you contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter, or interviewing workshops:

Contact through Navigate

  • Daley College – Julie MacCarthy   – on Navigate
  • Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
  • Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate

Contact through email:

  • Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez  –  MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
  • Olive-Harvey College –  Charlene Haymond-Bussell  –  chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
  • Truman College –  Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
  • Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu

After you Apply:  After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.

*** If you are currently subject to a covenant not to compete, non-solicitation agreement, confidentiality agreement, or any type of agreement with a current or former employer that might affect your employment at CNA, a recruiter may reach out for details, and you may be asked to provide a copy of the agreement. ***

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CNA Apprenticeship-Program: Security Operations Center

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Closing date: April 20, 2024

Job Title: Security Operations Center Apprentice

CNA Business Area:  Technology

Hours per week: 20 hours

Pay: $24 per hour

Starts on: Fall 2024

Duration: 1 year

Location: 151 N Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606

Modality: Hybrid, majority of time in the office

Education requirements:

  • Completed COMPSFI 102 and COMPSFI 202
  • Working toward a Cybersecurity AAS degree at City Colleges of Chicago
  • The ideal candidate graduates in May 2025

Company Description:

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Job Summary:

This apprenticeship position supports the organization’s security operations center (SOC). This position provides education in the day to day duties of a SOC analyst and the activities they perform in safeguarding the enterprise. The focus of this role is to actively monitor and respond to threats in the CNA cyber landscape. At the completion of the program the apprentice will be fluent in SOC applications and tooling as well as the investigative techniques utilized by cyber security professionals.​ 

Apprentice can also expect to:

  • Work with the Security Operations Center team to deliver program communications and training activities.
  • Engage in daily security briefings and team meetings.
  • Develop data reports summarizing quarterly results against goals.
  • Collaborate with SOC senior analysts and QA to create SOC documentation and reporting.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Have at least one academic year left at City Colleges of Chicago
  • Work will be a hybrid style with the majority of time in the office located at 151 N Franklin (Tuesdays will likely be an in-person day)
  • Earn passing grades (of a C or higher) in coursework
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to understand information security foundational information and principles.
  • Communication, investigation, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office to manage various tasks and projects to completion. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Security tooling familiarity preferred (SIEM, RTR, Email Management, etc.)
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers and staff.

Benefits for Participating Apprentices:

  • Advance your career goals
  • Gain industry-related work experience
  • Working knowledge of information security frameworks and information security best practices
  • Gain an understanding of operational risk policies, standards, and procedures
  • Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
  • Access to employers who are invested in your future

Employer-Specific Benefits:

  • Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401K eligible
  • Paid Holidays – covered
  • Paid Sick Leave – accrued 1 hour per 30 hours worked

 

We also suggest that you contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter, or interviewing workshops:

Contact through Navigate

  • Daley College – Julie MacCarthy   – on Navigate
  • Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
  • Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate

Contact through email:

  • Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez  –  MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
  • Olive-Harvey College –  Charlene Haymond-Bussell  –  chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
  • Truman College –  Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
  • Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu

After you Apply:  After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.

*** If you are currently subject to a covenant not to compete, non-solicitation agreement, confidentiality agreement, or any type of agreement with a current or former employer that might affect your employment at CNA, a recruiter may reach out for details, and you may be asked to provide a copy of the agreement. ***

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CNA Apprenticeship Program: Security Awareness Education

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Job Title: Security Awareness/Education

CNA Business Area:  Technology

Hours per week: 20 hours

Pay: $24 per hour

Starts on:  August, 2024

Duration: 1 year

Location: 151 N Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606

Modality: Hybrid, majority of time in the office (Tuesday will likely be an in-person day)

Education requirements:

  • Completed COMPSFI 102 and COMPSFI 202
  • Working toward a Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree at City Colleges of Chicago
  • The ideal candidate graduates in May 2025

Company Description:

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Job Summary:

This apprenticeship position supports the organization’s information security awareness program to raise the general level of awareness of information security and to influence employees’ safety attitudes and behaviors across the enterprise. The focus of this role is to facilitate existing program awareness and communications activities that empower employees through education on how to safeguard CNA’s information and assets. The role could include some of the following tasks:

  • Works with the Information Security Awareness and Communications team to deliver program communications and training activities.
  • Creates news briefs and other content for Information Security intranet pages, newsletters, presentations, and reports.
  • Develops data reports summarizing quarterly results against goals.
  • Helps to coordinate upcoming local and global activities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Have at least one academic year left at City Colleges of Chicago
  • Work will be a hybrid style with the majority of time in the office located at 151 N Franklin (Tuesdays will likely be an in-person day)
  • Earn passing grades (of a C or higher) in coursework
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to understand business concepts and translate strategic messaging into tactical execution.
  • Communication and problem-solving skills (create content, advance ideas).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office to manage various tasks and projects to completion. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • SharePoint/intranet development expertise preferred
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers and staff.

Benefits for Participating Apprentices:

  • Advance your career goals
  • Gain industry-related work experience
  • Working knowledge of information security frameworks and information security best practices
  • Gain an understanding of operational risk policies, standards, and procedures
  • Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
  • Access to employers who are invested in your future

Employer-Specific Benefits:

  • Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401K eligible
  • Paid Holidays – covered
  • Paid Sick Leave – accrued 1 hour per 30 hours worked

 

We also suggest that you contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter, or interviewing workshops:

Contact through Navigate

  • Daley College – Julie MacCarthy   – on Navigate
  • Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
  • Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate

Contact through email:

  • Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez  –  MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
  • Olive-Harvey College –  Charlene Haymond-Bussell  –  chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
  • Truman College –  Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
  • Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu

After you Apply:  After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.

*** If you are currently subject to a covenant not to compete, non-solicitation agreement, confidentiality agreement, or any type of agreement with a current or former employer that might affect your employment at CNA, a recruiter may reach out for details, and you may be asked to provide a copy of the agreement. ***

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CNA – 1-year- Controls Testing – Apprenticeship

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Job Title: Controls Testing Apprenticeship

CNA Business Area:  Technology

Hours per week: 20 hours

Pay: $24 per hour

Starts on:  September 11, 2023

Duration: 1 year

Location: 151 N Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606

Modality: Hybrid, majority of time in the office (Tuesday will likely be an in-person day)

Education requirements:

  • Completed COMPSFI 102 and COMPSFI 202
  • Working toward a cybersecurity AAS degree at City Colleges of Chicago
  • The ideal candidate graduates in May 2024

Company Description:

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Job Summary:

This apprenticeship position supports the organization’s information security awareness program to raise the general level of awareness of information security and to influence employees’ safety attitudes and behaviors across the enterprise. The focus of this role is to facilitate existing program awareness and communications activities which empower employees through education on how to safeguard CNA’s information and assets. The role could include some of the following tasks:

  • Assists Control Assurance team with executing against testing plan
  • Helps to coordinate security training and awareness exercises across the enterprise, including international locations outside of the US, along with follow-up reporting and targeted action plans
  • Provides support for risk assessments, security controls evidence and policy updates

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Have at least one academic year left at City Colleges of Chicago
  • Work will be a hybrid style with the majority of time in the office located at 151 N Franklin (Tuesdays will likely be an in-person day)
  • Earn passing grades (of a C or higher) in coursework
  • Ability to understand security concepts and use software tools
  • Analytical, problem solving and communications skills
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT management and staff
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office to manage various tasks and technical project to completion

Benefits for Participating Apprentices:

  • Advance your career goals
  • Gain industry-related work experience
  • Working knowledge of information security frameworks and information security best practices
  • Gain a understanding of operational risk policies, standards and procedures
  • Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
  • Access to employers who are invested in your future

Employer-Specific Benefits:

  • Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401K eligible
  • Paid Holidays – covered
  • Paid Sick Leave – accrued 1 hour per 30 hours worked

 

We also suggest that you contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter or interviewing workshops:

Contact through Navigate

  • Daley College – Julie MacCarthy   – on Navigate
  • Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
  • Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate

Contact through email:

  • Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez  –  MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
  • Olive-Harvey College –  Charlene Haymond-Bussell  –  chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
  • Truman College –  Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
  • Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu

After you Apply:  After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.

*** If you are currently subject to a covenant not to compete, non-solicitation agreement, confidentiality agreement, or any type of agreement with a current or former employer that might affect your employment at CNA, a recruiter may reach out for details, and you may be asked to provide a copy of the agreement. ***

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