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15/10/2024

October 2024 Update: the tech jobs landscape is shifting fast for juniors, and it’s not (yet) good news

15/10/2024

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.

15/10/2024

3/09/2024

Growing Great Interns, Grads (+ beyond)

3/09/2024

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.

3/09/2024

30/04/2024

The Place Where Talent Wants to Live? The Tough Terrain of Entry-Level Tech Jobs in 2024

30/04/2024

Navigating the tough terrain of entry-level tech jobs in Aotearoa in 2024. There are more candidates, especially graduates seeking their first role. Low employer engagement so far. Tips for industry, Volunteers and Candidates to make the best of a tough job market.

30/04/2024

Candidate resources

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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.

What key skills employers are looking for?

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.

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.

Ruth McDavitt 7/08/24 Ruth McDavitt 7/08/24

Upskilling, Inspiring and Connecting at Events in 2024

Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers for helping to deliver free events, providing informative, inspirational and supportive workshop content to aspiring tech and engineering professionals. This year 1,034 students and graduates attended an average of 3.5 Summer of Tech events. Here’s some insights on our 2024 bootcamp data.

Ruth McDavitt 17/05/24 Ruth McDavitt 17/05/24

2024 Summer of Tech Volunteer Events: delivering impact and support in a tough job market

In the past 3 months over 400 students and graduates have attended Summer of Tech events, delivered by industry volunteers, alumni and the Summer of Tech team. We’ve been at 7 career fairs around Aotearoa, and spoken to hundreds of keen and engaged students and graduates ready to kick start their careers in the tech industry.