This program has been designed to increase the representation of wāhine in tech teams across Aotearoa. First preference will be given to applicants who identify as a woman and currently reside in New Zealand.
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Did you know
102K
-3%
Domestic IT students decreased by 3% in 2020, increasing reliance on sourcing talent from non-traditional pathways
Source: Ministry of Education
94%
of employers say applicant tracking systems filter out qualified workers if their skills don’t perfectly match
Source: Hidden Workers Untapped Talent
What's included in the 10-day program
Learn
Self-paced learning modules, so wāhine can learn at a time that works best for them. These are then complimented with daily learning check-ins with Microsoft.
INTERACT
Daily interactive sessions with Microsoft and other industry experts, bringing to life real-world concepts so that learners are well-versed before entering a career in tech.
CERTIFY
Exam preparation sessions with Microsoft experts, plus a FREE Microsoft Exam Voucher (valued at ~NZD$160) so learners can get Microsoft Certified.
land a job
Connecting employers with wāhine who have developed the baseline technical and professional skills needed to enter a career in tech.
Scholarship
Opportunity for continuous development via education providers who are offering wāhine scholarship places (covering 95% of tuition fees).