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Launch your career with Johnson Controls through one of our Early Careers Leadership Development Programs. Designed for recent graduates, these full-time programs provide hands-on experience, structured development, mentorship, and leadership training to accelerate your professional growth and prepare you for future leadership opportunities.
Our Early Careers opportunities span a variety of business functions and may include placement within:
NextGen Engineering Program (NEP)
Building Early Careers Sales Training (BEST)
Accelerated Commercial Excellence (ACE)
Supply Chain & Operations Rotational Program (SCOR)
Accounting & Finance Rotational Program (AFRP)
Whether your interests are in engineering, sales, finance, accounting, supply chain, manufacturing, or operations, you'll gain meaningful experience while contributing to real business challenges that drive customer success and business growth.
How you will do it
Participate in structured development programs designed to build technical, business, and leadership capabilities.
Complete rotational assignments, formal training, and hands-on learning experiences, depending on program placement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and strategic objectives.
Develop expertise through project ownership, mentorship, and exposure to senior leaders.
Analyze business challenges and contribute innovative solutions that improve customer outcomes.
Build relationships across departments and functions to gain a broad understanding of Johnson Controls' global business.
Demonstrate Johnson Controls' Winning Behaviors by focusing on what matters, winning as one team, owning the outcome, and improving every day.
Deliver results while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
What We Look For
Required Qualifications
Recently graduated or actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university
Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, or a related field
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrated initiative, leadership potential, and a willingness to learn
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
U.S. work authorization required
Preferred Qualifications
Prior internship, co-op, research, campus leadership, or relevant work experience
Interest in pursuing a career in engineering, sales, finance, accounting, supply chain, or operations
Geographic flexibility based on program and business needs
Why Join Us
At Johnson Controls, you'll start your career with purpose while helping create smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings around the world.
Our Early Careers Leadership Development Programs provide:
Formal training and professional development
Exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Structured rotational experiences within select programs
Meaningful project work with real business impact
Mentorship and career coaching
A collaborative and inclusive culture focused on growth
Opportunities to build a long-term career with a global industry leader
Our culture is guided by our Winning Behaviors:
We Focus on What Matters by delivering value for our customers and prioritizing meaningful impact.
We Win as One Team by embracing diverse perspectives and collaborating across functions.
We Own the Outcome by acting with accountability, integrity, and a safety-first mindset.
We Improve Every Day by continuously learning, innovating, and developing ourselves and others.
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.
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