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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.
Encouraging and retaining more women in Tech - Lauren Peate
fostering diversity and inclusivity is more than a noble goal—it's a necessity for innovation and growth. Lauren Peate, CEO of Multitudes shares her insights and experiences in attracting and retaining more women in tech. Lauren provides insights on how to attract and keep more women in the industry. She talks about effective hiring strategies, the power of storytelling, and the importance of cultural competency and leadership development.
Encouraging and retaining more women in Tech: Insights from Julie Reddish
The tech industry has long faced a significant gender imbalance. Despite numerous initiatives to address this issue, women continue to be underrepresented in technology roles. Julie Reddish, a passionate advocate for inclusivity, pulls no punches and gets straight to the issues that we must address and she offers tangible insights on how the industry can move forward.
Supporting Neurodiversity - Insights from Trisha Trainor
Recognising and nurturing neurodiversity is vital for harnessing the potential within every individual. In this Story from the Field, Trisha Trainor shows the path towards inclusivity, highlighting strategies that can be employed in both professional and personal realms to embrace the strengths of neurodiversity.
Student Registration is closed for 2023
Candidate registrations for 2023 have closed, please check back in January to sign up for our 2024 programme.
Recruitment skill testing alternatives
Testing students to find out their skills and skill level is time consuming for both students and employers. There is little value to students from typical tests unless they get the role. Exercism.io provides a platform for students to prove their ability while learning and getting feedback on their skills. Employers can ensure that a student's ability is at their preferred standard.
Tips for Employers working with hard-of-hearing students
Supporting students who are hard of hearing is equivalent to supporting a remote worker. Technology advances and support from MSD enable employers to provide support for those who are hard of hearing via online meetings and interpreters. There is only a slight shift required in employers' behaviour to support hard of hearing team members.
Accelerate your team's learning journey using Perpetual Learning
Perpetual Learning is about providing feedback to help people build their mental models. Mob Programming and Peer Programming are key tools to accelerate your team's learning using advanced cognitive psychology techniques.
Self-awareness is a superpower for your team
Self-awareness is a superpower for those who invest time in creating habits to enable more reflection and constructive feedback.
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.
Which bootcamps should I attend?
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.
Why should you attend Summer of Tech bootcamps?
Four reasons why you should attend bootcamps. Here are four reasons why you should attend Summer of Tech bootcamps.