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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Looking for a career in tech? These employers have created jobs specifically for participants in this Tech Talent Program. In week two of the program, we will coach you on how to prepare for interviews with these employers so you can have the best possible chance at landing a career in one of these amazing organisations.
What's included in the 2-week program
Learn
Self-paced learning modules, so wāhine can learn at a time that works best for them. These are then complimented with instructor-led training with Microsoft Experts
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 up to 95% of tuition fees).
TIME NEEDED
3 hours
LEARN
Introduction to cloud concepts, deployment models, and understanding shared responsibility in the cloud.
LIVE SESSIONS
10.00AM - 11.00AM: Induction
4.00PM - 5.00PM: Training on Cloud Concepts with Priyanka Roy, Data and AI Specialist @ Microsoft
Note: All live sessions are recorded and are made available to playback on demand the following day.
Meet the experts
Throughout your training program you will meet many industry experts, here are a few that will guide you to success.
Shireen Chetty
Technology Strategist, Microsoft
Priyanka Roy
Senior Data & AI Specialist, Microsoft
Hilary Walton
Technology Strategist, Microsoft
Nidhi Wadhwa
Cloud Solutions Architect, Microsoft
Prerita Mehta
Azure AI Product Lead, Microsoft
Michelle Sandford
Developer Engagement Lead, Microsoft
Stacey Lismore
Business Applications Specialist, Microsoft
Galina Polyakova
Snr Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
Emma Barrett
Public Sector Director, Microsoft
Megan Stonehouse
Customer Skilling Program Manager, Microsoft
Sorrel Fagan
Solutions Specialist, Microsoft
Narelle Stefanac
Future Skills Program Manager, Microsoft
Rose Jot
Marketing Manager for Skills Programs, Microsoft
Vicki Dam
Project Manager, Akkodis Academy
Mahima Bhatnagar
Project Coordi, Akkodis Academy
What happens next?
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Applications close Friday 12 May 2023
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Selection process will be completed Monday 15 May 2023
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Applicants will be advised if they have been successful in being selected into the program by Tuesday 16 May 2023
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Successful applicants will be enrolled into the portal by Wednesday 17 May 2023
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Program officially commences on Monday 22 May 2023