Software Development Associate

INCAP Software Development Associate apprentices typically earn between $13 and $17 per hour, with the exact rate depending on the employer. Because Software Development Associate apprentices are employees, they fall under their employer's policies for benefits, performance reviews, and pay increases over time.

Students begin exploring tech/IT careers as early as 9th and 10th grade through career exploration activities and planning with their school counselor.

The INCAP Software Development Associate apprenticeship officially begins in 11th grade and lasts two years, year-round, including summers.

An INCAP Software Development Associate apprentice follows a weekly schedule that changes over time as apprentices gain experience:

• 11th grade: Three days/week – one in an intercompany training center, two with their employer. The remainder of time is spent in school.

• Summer after 11th grade: Five days/week with their employer

• 12th grade: Four days/week – one in an intercompany training center, three with their employer. The remainder of time is spent in school.

• Summer after 12th grade: Five days/week with their employer

When Software Development Associate apprentices are on-site, the goal is eight-hour days, with schedules set in coordination with their employer. Students and employers work together to identify schedules that meet both parties' needs, allowing students to potentially continue participating in extracurricular activities.

INCAP Software Development Associate apprentices work in professional environments that are collaborative and project-driven, alongside software engineers, QA technicians, product teams, and other developers.

Software Development Associate apprentices should be comfortable working through trial-and-error, communicating with team members, and learning new tools and languages as projects evolve.