A professional who performs assigned duties, under direction of experienced personnel, to gain knowledge and experience required for promotion to management positions. Responsibilities include:

• Receives training and performs duties in several departments, such as credit, customer relations, accounting, or sales, to become familiar with line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints, and company policies and practices that affect each phase of business.
• Observes experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties.
• Workers are usually trained in functions and operations of related departments to facilitate subsequent transferability between departments and to provide greater promotional opportunities.
• May be required to attend company-sponsored training classes.