This program has been designed to accelerate women’s careers in tech. First preference will be given to applicants who identify as a woman and currently reside in New Zealand.
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What's included in the 2-week program
Interactive Content
Engage with topics such as Responsible AI, Generative AI, and career-enhancing workshops.
learn the LATEST IN AI
Build your AI skills and drive excellence and innovation in your work.
EXPERT-LED SESSIONS
Learn from Microsoft industry leaders like Colby Raley, Public Sector Strategist and Hilary Walton, Technology Strategist.
TECH COMMUNITY
Immediate entry to the Microsoft NZ Tech Talent Community where you can interact with Microsoft, industry experts and your peers.
TIME NEEDED
2.5 hours
LEARN
Introduction to AI. AI terms you should know, challenges and risks, and Responsible AI.
LIVE SESSIONS
11.00AM - 12.00PM: Welcome to the 10kWomen AI Advantage Bootcamp
2.00PM - 3.00PM: Responsible AI with Riya Baby, Technology Strategist @ Microsoft
Note: All live sessions are recorded and are made available to playback on demand the following day.
What happens next?
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Applications close 11:59pm NZST Tuesday 13 August 2024.
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Selection process will be completed Wednesday 14 August 2024.
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Applicants will be advised if they have been successful in being selected into the program by Thursday 15 August 2024.
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Successful applicants will be enrolled into the portal by Thursday 15 August 2024.
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Program officially commences on Monday 19 August 2024.
Applications are now closed. If you have not received any email communication, please reach out to TechAcademyAU@akkodisgroup.com.
Meet the experts
Throughout the program you will meet many industry experts, here are a few that will guide you to success.
Vanessa Sorenson
Chief Partner Officer ANZ, Microsoft
Frankie Versailles
Microsoft Sales Executive,
Fusion5
Riya Baby
Technology Strategist,
Microsoft
Colby Raley
NZ Public Sector Strategist, Microsoft
Samar Alrayyes
Senior Account Executive, Microsoft
Kara Kennedy
Principal,
AI Literacy Institute
Isuru W. Fernando
Founding Executive Board Member, AI Forum NZ
Noah Costar
AI Architect,
Aware Group
Galina Polyakova
Snr Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
Zeus Bhajiwalla
Enterprise Sales Executive - Azure Data & AI, Microsoft
Anusha Ahluwalia
Partner Development Manager, Microsoft
Hilary Walton
Senior Technology Strategist, Microsoft
Emma Bessey
Board Member, AmCham New Zealand
Dr Galia Barhava-Monteith
Founder,
Oro Group
Desiree Hutcheon
Cloud Transformation Practice Lead, Datacom
Isabel Boniface
ANZ Customer Success Unit Manager, Microsoft
Nidhi Wadhwa
Software Engineer,
Microsoft
Stacey Lismore
Business Applications Specialist, Microsoft
Hannah Sabri
Principal Customer Success Manager, LinkedIn
Narelle Stefanac
Future Skills Program Manager, Microsoft
Shireen Chetty
Azure Specialist Manager,
Microsoft
Catherine Ennis
Future ready Skills Specialist, Microsoft
Megan Stonehouse
Customer Skilling Program Manager, Microsoft
Leanne Hardie
Unified Specialist Enterprise Commercial, Microsoft
Felicia Clarke
Senior Consultant,
Microsoft
Vicki Dam
Project Manager, Akkodis Academy
Jordana Izquierdo
Project Officer, Akkodis Academy