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Cognizant
Aim Higher Program

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Cognizant's consultant trainee program


Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is proud to partner with their parent company, Cognizant, to continue their Aim Higher program in various population centers across the US. Cognizant is a global leader in a vast range of IT services that include but are not limited to: digital technology, healthcare, consulting, and operational services. Cognizant has a core focus on culture, growth, and results, which makes them the perfect match for ATG!

What does it mean to be a Consultant Trainee?

Our Consultant Trainees will be responsible for completing a 12-week specialized training program with areas of focus in Business Essentials, Consulting, Systems Analysis and Design, Data Analytics, Project Management, Information Infrastructures, and more! This training program will also focus on cloud and IT basics with an emphasis on the Salesforce Platform. Upon successful completion of the training program, trainees will be guaranteed a job interview where they could be placed within various roles and projects within Cognizant.

At Cognizant, the goal is to include everyone at the table, and to value and respect their unique voices and backgrounds.

Find out how

Are you the right fit?


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  • Are you ready for a professional/enterprise career?
  • Do you possess a growth mindset?
  • Do you have strong communication skills?
  • Are you adaptable to change?
  • Are you curious?
  • Are you a problem solver?
  • Are you kind?
  • Are you hard-working?
  • Do you have the ability to learn?
  • Do you like having fun?

This is a huge opportunity for folks that may be under-employed, or have a desire to work in a technology field, or just not challenged by their current job. You'd be getting in on the ground floor, but coming out the other side of training with an opportunity for a salaried position and great benefits.

Kym Corwin
Executive Director, Application Support Services

Spring 2020

Missoula Meet & Greet

Advanced Technology Group and Cognizant will be hosting their annual Spring Meet and Greet at Cambium Place in Missoula on Tuesday, March 31st!

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Navigating the Cognizant process

Here's what you can expect:

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Apply

Click on the link below to fill out the electronic application and attach your resume and a short cover letter.
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wait

Cognizant will do an internal review of your application and resume. We should get back to you within 7-10 days with the status of your application.
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Interview

If we think you're a good fit, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
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Offer

If your skills and attitude match what we are looking for, we will invite you to join the team!
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Onboard

You will receive more information on logistics, curriculum, and general expectations of the class.
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Train

Here's where the rubber meets the road. You will engage in a 12-week training program to prepare you for your new career. Details are below.
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Progress

We will monitor your participation and progress throughout the training, and have regular check-in sessions to assist you.
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Interview

Upon completion of the training program, you will have an interview to assess your skills and your possible role at Cognizant.
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Celebrate

You made it! You're now working with one of the most progressive technology companies in the world. Congratulations!

Our core values.

We Foster Education

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We Pursue Excellence

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We Practice Honesty

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We Create Fun

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About our process.

Direct Communication

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Weekly Check-Ins

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Ongoing Discovery

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Training overview


Chosen candidates will participate in a 12-week paid training program that will teach business and consulting fundamentals, information technology, and cloud basics with a focus on the Salesforce platform. Here are some of the highlights:

  Paid training for 12 weeks

  Training conducted by University of Montana professors, Salesforce trainers, and ATG

  Time: 30 hours a week, Monday through Thursday, 10+ hours of homework outside of class

  Location: Virtual remote learning

High Demand for Salesforce Skills

Salesforce is the world’s #1 customer relationship management (CRM) platform. Salesforce’s cloud-based, CRM applications for sales, service, marketing, and more don’t require IT experts to set up or manage — simply log in and start connecting to customers in a whole new way.
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You can’t ignore the facts. Salesforce is the world’s #1 CRM (customer relationship management) solution. And, according to a recent IDC study, the forecast for new jobs demanding Salesforce skills shows a huge increase from last year.

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From developers to project managers to marketing, Salesforce has emerged as one of the hottest skills for IT and business professionals.

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Cognizant Purpose & Values


PURPOSE: We engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life.

Each member of our team takes responsibility for creating a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.

start with a point-of-view

I apply my expertise to gain trust and lead our clients forward.


Seek data, build knowledge

I use facts to guide my actions and decisions.

Always strive, never settle

I act with agility and creativity, determined to stay one step ahead.


Work as one

I deliver ideas that draw upon the full power and scale of Cognizant.

Create conditions for everyone to thrive

I include, enable, and invest in everyone around me.


Do the right thing, the right way

I always make the ethical choice.

Ready to get started?

Get in touch with our team.