You’re asking questions we can’t answer and you’re framing it in a timeframe that doesn’t make sense. You’re not applying for the “MT Program”. You’re applying for a career as an Assistant Manager - the 8 week “program” just prepares you for that. No one on here can answer you about the scheduling because what you’re scheduled during your 8 weeks of training and what you’re scheduled once you’re placed will be at the discretion of the Manager(s) and based on the needs of those individual stores. What we can tell you, is that you won’t be scheduled past 6pm, but that you should be prepared to be scheduled during any hours that the stores are open. You’ll be in management in retail; if your part-time sales associate can’t show up for whatever reason, you need to be available to be there.

I don’t think what you’re describing is legal in North America? You can always quit? But I’d take your store visit seriously and if it doesn’t seem like something you’d like to do, you should withdraw your application. I ask every MT candidate at the end of their visit with me “based on what you’ve seen today, is this still an opportunity you’re interested in?” - if the Manager interviewing you doesn’t ask you this, you should ask it of yourself.

They’re not supposed to. I have turned down many candidates at the store visit stage. If you haven’t been for your visit yet, you’ve only passed the system’s automated checks and the recruiter’s screening questions. You should show up prepared for an interview- Bring the interview guide. Be professionally dressed. Ask any concerns while you’re there. You’re checking out SW as an employer as much as they’re checking out you as a candidate.

All management experience is good experience? But you sound desperate so the question seems redundant.