IBM Z career connection event

Target Students: Students studying aerospace engineering, computer science and software engineering, electrical and computer engineering, environmental engineering, information systems security, quality systems engineering, business (finance, accounting), education, fine arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences at the Bachelor's, Master's and PhD levels.

Learn about IBM Z: the extremely powerful computers making the financial world go round with a focus on security, AI, and open source tech!

Explore potential career paths and learn how mainframe technology plays a critical role in today's digital world

What is the IBM Z Career Connection?

This two-hour event is focused on employment opportunities, specifically on mainframe and application developer roles for IBM clients. Learn about IBM's free skill development platform, IBM Z Xplore. With the industry recognized badges obtained in IBM Z Xplore, students will get access to upcoming virtual career fairs amongst other opportunities! 

The Career Connection event will be followed by a free virtual career fair event in the Fall where students who have completed the IBM Z Xplore will be able to connect with several of Canada’s largest companies.

Join us to learn about the exciting career opportunities within mainframe.

Presenters:

• Michael Fang (zStack Technical Software Sales Intern)
• Stephanie Kourtis (zStack Partnerships) 
• Lucas Sahn (IBM Z NA Skills Leader)

Agenda

• Welcome / Introduction: 5 min
• Welcome to Mainframe and IBM Z: 10 min
• Rock your Career presentation: 10 min
• Local IBM Z Client to present: 15 min: Client will share how they use the mainframe and the skills they look for in hiring employees. 
• New to Z Guest Speaker: 10 min.  Speaker will share how they got started on the mainframe, tips, and tricks to finding the perfect role, share “a day in the life of a mainframer”.
• IBM Z Xplore:  30 min - Students will learn how to access IBM zSystem’s Premier Learning Platform, how to earn industry recognized badges, and register to get started.
• Virtual Career Fair Day discussion: 10 min. Students will learn how to participate in the virtual career fair and be potentially interviewed by clients. 
• Q&A: 10 min
• Swag provided by IBM

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