Second Six-Month Period: Intermediate Skills and Practical Experience
1. Specialization in Core Area
Development Assignment : Research and present on the latest trends and
technologies in your chosen IT area (e.g., cybersecurity, software development).
2. Project Participation
Task : Collaborate on a departmental project focusing on a specific IT initiative or
system implementation.
3. Task Rotation: Systems Administration
Spend two months with the Systems Administration team, engaging in daily routines
such as server monitoring and user management.
4. Development Assignments
Technical Writing : Create documentation for processes or systems that you
encounter, ensuring clarity for future users.
5. Soft Skills Development
Attend a workshop on e ective communication and conflict resolution within
teams.
6. Task Rotation: Networking Team
Spend one month with the Networking team to gain hand-on experience with
network infrastructure and support.
Third Six-Month Period: Advanced Skills and Leadership Development
1. Advanced Technical Training
Development Assignment : Complete a certification course in your chosen
specialization and present the key learnings to the IT team.
2. Task Rotation: Project Management
Task : Assist in managing an ongoing IT project, including scheduling, resource
allocation, and progress updates.
3. Lead a Small Initiative
Development Assignment : Take the lead on a minor IT project and manage all
aspects from planning to execution, reporting outcomes.
4. Workshops on Leadership and Management
Participate in a series of workshops tailored to developing soft skill competencies
like leadership, negotiation, and strategic thinking.
5. Cross-Training with Other IT Teams
Rotate for one month in the Database Administration team to learn data
management practices and tools.
6. Feedback and Evaluation
Engage in a formal feedback session with your mentor, focusing on career goals and
areas for improvement.
Fourth Six-Month Period: Application and Strategic Insights
1. Capstone Project
Development Assignment : Undertake a comprehensive capstone project that
incorporates multiple IT functions and requires collaboration with various teams.
2. Task Rotation: Strategic Planning
Work alongside senior management to contribute to strategic IT planning sessions,
gathering insights on future technology investments.
3. Final Development Assignments
Create a presentation summarizing your year-long journey, including skills acquired
and contributions made to di erent IT sections.
4. Course on Emerging Technologies
Development Assignment : Enroll in and complete a course on emerging
technologies, followed by a presentation to the IT team about potential applications
within the company.
5. Task Rotation: IT Security
Spend time with the IT Security team, assisting with audits, assessments, and
compliance monitoring.
6. Networking Opportunities
Attend and report back on insights from industry conferences or workshops,
applying knowledge gained to inform internal best practices.
