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TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

(Engineering & Computer Science Degrees)

For college graduates joining the Corporate Research, Tire Technology, Engineering or Information Technology organizations, the initial job offer is based on the best match of individual preferences and strengths identified in the interview process and available entry level positions. The new associate will be placed on a minimum of one assignment in the identified organization. At the end of each assignment, the manager and associate will meet to determine if a job placement should be made or if an additional assignment in a different area should be considered before initial job placement.

This process makes sure that we have the proper job fit in the initial job placement which is vital to the associate and the company.

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FINANCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

(B.S. Finance and/or Accounting - - Applicants must have minimum 3.0 GPA)

College graduates entering the finance Development Program will be placed on four 6-month rotation assignments in areas such as Corporate Accounting and Reporting, Treasury, Auditing, international or domestic strategic business unit finance operations. Rotational assignments vary according to the interests and skills of the individual.

Key elements of the Finance Development Program include:
  • orientation of Goodyear and to the finance organization
  • a variety of work experiences or projects
  • interaction with functional leaders and peers
  • individual feedback and coaching
  • a mentoring program
  • personal development
  • professional growth
  • job placement


After one to two years on the program, permanent placement is made into a position that best fits between the associate's short and long term goals and current business needs.

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Information Technology Development Program

(BS Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Engineering – Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0)

College graduates entering the Information Technology Development Program will be placed on 3 to 6 month rotational assignments in the areas of Corporate and / or Business Unit IT. Potential assignments may involve application development, data warehousing, e-commerce, web operations, telecommunications, hardware / software support or system implementation. Rotational assignments vary according to the interest and skills of the individual.

Key elements of the Information Technology Development Program include:
  • Orientation to Goodyear and the Global IT organization
  • A variety of work experiences / projects
  • Interaction with functional & business leaders and peers
  • Individual feedback and coaching
  • A mentoring program
  • Personal development
  • Professional growth
  • Job placement
After 12 to 24 months on the program, placement is made into a position that achieves the best fit between the associate’s goals and the current business needs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

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