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Summer of Tech has impacted 2,898 talented individuals embarking on tech careers in 2024. 1,034 students and graduates attended 78 free events, and 132 were hired into tech internships and grad roles. Discover more insights into our 2024 programme.
2024 has seen huge student engagement, a super-sized volunteer crew, and very low job numbers. We took a deep dive into the data for our first 100 placements this year, showing markedly different hiring trends for new tech talent.
80% of New Zealand graduates have little or no confidence in their job prospects, according to a recent survey. What a waste of talent, potential, and social investment. Under-investing in interns and grads will have ripple effects for decades to come, NOW is the time to grow our future.
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Candidate resources
We have a range of bootcamps across various topics, so it can be a little daunting to figure out which one to attend. Bootcamps will teach you to be successful when you start your first job.
Want to know what skills employers think are important? We’ve looked at and listed all the key skills across all the jobs from 2022.
Four reasons why you should attend bootcamps. Here are four reasons why you should attend Summer of Tech bootcamps.
Disestablishment of Callaghan Innovation: What’s happening with R&D Experience Grants?
With the disestablishment of Callaghan Innovation, many intern employers are asking what’s happening with the R&D Experience Grants, which were a great way to get intern projects supported through a contribution to intern wages. Here’s what we know, which is that the grants will continue, but will move to MBIE.
October 2024 Update: the tech jobs landscape is shifting fast for juniors, and it’s not (yet) good news
2024 has seen huge student engagement, a super-sized volunteer crew, and very low job numbers. We took a deep dive into the data for our first 100 placements this year, showing markedly different hiring trends for new tech talent.
Funding support for organisations hiring interns in 2024
Here are some avenues of funding available to support organisations hiring digital/tech interns in Aotearoa. Including government schemes: Callaghan Innovation R&D Experience Grants, TPK cadetships and MSD flexi-wage. Dunedin has it’s own JobsDun programme too.
November 2023 Update
Who would have thought 2023 would see a lower demand for interns than 2020? It’s a really rough time to be searching for an entry-level job in digital/technology in Aotearoa.
Funding support for employers hiring interns
Here are some avenues of funding available to support organisations hiring digital/tech interns in Aotearoa. Including government schemes: Callaghan Innovation R&D Experience Grants, TPK cadetships and MSD flexi-wage. Dunedin has it’s own JobDun programme too.
4 Top Tips for Employers Recruiting in September 2022
We have amazing candidates for intern and grad roles, but you’re going to have to work harder to get their attention and get them through your hiring process. Here are our top tips for employers:
Insights Into Tertiary Engagement
2022 has been challenging for students and for tertiary institutions in Aotearoa. Here are our insights into lower enrolments, lower engagement, and the challenges facing students and tertiary institutions in New Zealand.
The Lowdown on Low Engagement
In the world of graduate and intern recruitment, we are seeing lower engagement and areas where demand for candidates outstrips supply. However, that’s not the full story - it’s not all doom and gloom!
Supercharge Your Team: Techweek Panel Takeaways
Highlights and takeaways from our panel event held as part of Techweek 2022 about attracting, supporting and growing junior talent.
SoT2021 Offers (an Employers Guide)
Checklist for Employers: Getting Ready For Summer Interns
Online Meet & Greet 2021
Checklist for Employers: Getting Ready For Summer Interns
Graduate Jobs: New SoT Guidelines for 2021
Hiring Technology Graduates and Interns in Aotearoa in 2021
Recruiting grads and interns right now
Attracting Awesome Interns: Your Job Ad(s)
Checklist for Employers: Getting Ready For Summer Interns
Attracting Awesome Interns: Your Organisation Profile
Here are some best practice tips for writing a compelling organisation profile that will appeal to and engage potential graduates or interns, during recruitment seasons and all year round.
