INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Elevance Health

Located in Atlanta, Georgia

Information Technology (IT) deals with computing, including hardware, software, telecommunications and other systems that are involved in the transmittal of information and facilitation of communication. As technology advances and becomes embedded in everyday life, Georgia’s strategic location and resources position the IT industry to expand, demanding a larger skilled workforce.

Designed to be economically favorable for both employer and employee, Elevance Health, formerly Anthem, sought to engage the Atlanta community by developing an intentional career pathway to make entering the IT marketplace more accessible for local residents. Elevance Health’s IT Apprenticeship Program participants go through a five-year pipeline. Multiple pillars make up the program’s approach to training highly-skilled workers and contributors to both the IT field and community as a whole:

• On-the-job training, developing skills and working in various departments for 6-9 months

• Associates Degree in an IT track at Atlanta Technical College

• Certifications in IT functional areas

• Professional development such as networking, communication skills, resume writing

• Most importantly, Elevance Health sees apprentices as whole individuals, offering liveable wages and opportunities for advancement