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Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event

Visa's Code & Connect in Auckland nurtures NZ tech talent, with 51 students engaging in mentorship and 10 graduate roles offered for 2026 intake.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Government

Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage

Qual IT NZ has announced the launch of its new graduate program in a bid to combat the country's growing IT skills shortage.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021

Software Development

Wellington's new ICT Graduate School officially 'open for business'

The top players in New Zealand's ICT industry gathered together last week to launch the Wellington ICT Graduate School in Wellington.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016

EduTech

IT a top earning degree for Kiwi students

IT and civil engineering top earnings list for NZ grads, outpacing national median, reveals Govt data on graduate income premiums.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2016

Global Stories

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Generative AI

AI adoption surges among non-graduate workers in global south

A study reveals 65% of entry-level, non-graduate workers in the global south use AI at work, nearly double the rate seen in high-income countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Exploring Tech Futures Lab's Postgraduate Certificate in Connected Environments

Today we are joined by IoT professional Kriv Naicker, who shares with us his involvement with education provider Tech Futures Lab.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Partner Programmes

Barhead and Microsoft partner for graduate program to meet growing demand

Specialist consulting firm Barhead has teamed up with Microsoft to meet the growing demand for consultants versed in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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Software-as-a-Service

HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills

HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS firm, has launched HunchScore to help tech graduates and professionals ace interviews and boost their career prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024