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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.
What's Next and Maximising Your New Experiences After Summer with Momentum Recruitment
Momentum Recruitment, ran a bootcamp on what's next and maximising your new experiences after summer for the 2022 cohort.
Making the Most Out of Your First Job in Tech with Momentum Recruitment
Our incredible partner, Momentum Recruitment, ran a bootcamp on how to make the most out of your first job in tech. Their talented technology recruiters, Bruce Batters, Chelsea Wallace and Lee-Anne Thomson shared their insights and discussed strategies for acing an internship or graduate placement.
Partner Bootcamp Highlights
In 2022, we are so grateful for the support of our partners in delivering 27 insightful and practical training sessions to over 622 attendees across Aotearoa, held in person and virtually. Read on to learn more about what was covered!
Security 101 with Aura Information Security
Earlier this year, Aura Information Security hosted a ‘Security 101’ bootcamp presented by their Security team: Phil Dobson, Alastair Miller, Lachlan Davidson, and Joanna Mañez. The team educated students on the responsibilities, career possibilities and perks of a career in security.
Giving and Receiving Feedback with Pushpay
How do we actually process and analyse the feedback that’s given to us so we can effectively learn from it? In this bootcamp, Marcus and Jemimah from Pushpay delved into the importance of knowing how to give and receive feedback and offered some tips and tricks on how to do so.
Career Insights Panel with ANZ
This bootcamp was hosted by the amazing team at ANZ: Grace Taikato, Chris Pidgeon, Rogan Frazer, Heather Firth and Lauren Halka. The panel delved into commonly asked questions about entering the tech industry.
Design Portfolio: Best Practice for Entering the Industry
In the design industry, portfolios are essential. Without one in your job application, employers may turn you away. Even when you have one, how can you make your portfolio stand out?
Product designers Melody Renaud and Michael Szeto provided practical advice on how to optimise your design portfolio.
Introduction to Cloud Computing with AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. Cloud computing is the delivery of different services through the Internet, including storage, servers, databases, networking, and software.
Intro to Cloud Technology Platforms Bootcamps
What are cloud certifications and what is the cloud? The cloud refers to software and services that run on the internet, instead of on a local device. Discover more about Cloud Computing.
Accessibility 101
Digital accessibility 101: Essential for some, useful for all! Summer of Tech mentor Prae Songprasit introduces us to the wonderful world of digital accessibility.
It's More than Dev - Alumni & Volunteer Panel
There is a wide range of jobs available in the technology sector that fit an array of interests and skillsets. The “More than Dev” panel was made up of a diverse group who, as children, had wanted to be mechanics, pilots and artists and now find themselves working in a range of different tech roles.
Quality in the Software World
How To Ace Your Job Interview
CV 101 by Trade Me
Design Thinking with Trustpower
