Seek Labs is excited to launch the Returnship Program in partnership with BioHive. Seek Labs’ Returnship Program aims to support and reduce employment barriers for individuals who have taken an extended absence from their career.
The Seek Labs Returnship is intended for experienced professionals who have taken an extended break from their careers and are looking to reenter the workforce. Depending on the role, the Seek Labs Returnship program spans 12-16 weeks where participants can become reacquainted with the workforce and determine where they see themselves in future roles either at Seek Labs or in the industry.
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Eligible applicants must meet the following general criteria for consideration in Seek Labs’ Returnship program:
Program Registration Timeline: Seek Labs is not currently accepting applications for returnship roles.
The returnship is a paid, temporary mid-level position tailored for experienced professionals reentering the workforce after a career break. While similar to an internship, it is not intended for individuals starting their career. Depending on the role and projects, the returnship spans 12-16 weeks and participants receive specialized programming, mentorship, peer support, and other resources to ease their transition back into the workplace.
A returner is an experienced professional who has taken an extended break from their career and is now looking to reenter the workforce. Their career pause can be due to various reasons, such as illness, parental leave, caregiving, un-retirement, or military service. Generally, returners have been out of full-time employment for more than one year.
Returnships were introduced as a way to address the perceived risk of hiring professionals returning to work after extended career breaks. Returnships allow employers to evaluate a candidate's skills through real-world work rather than relying solely on interviews. At the end of the returnship program, participants leave with updated, marketable skills that enhance their chances of securing future employment.
Eligible applicants must meet the following general criteria for consideration in Seek Labs’ Returnship program:
*Any applicant affiliated with the military as a service member, veteran, or military spouse may apply without a career break.