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Microsoft donates $625,000 to give Kiwi youth a head start
EduTech

Microsoft donates $625,000 to give Kiwi youth a head start

NZ's High Tech Youth and OMGTech! groups have received $625k in grants from Microsoft to support technology education for young people.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
Kiwi students and teachers join in global Hour of Code event
Microsoft

Kiwi students and teachers join in global Hour of Code event

Kiwi students and teachers gear up for the global Hour of Code event, aiming to boost coding skills in a fun, interactive manner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014
TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation
Microsoft

TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation

Microsoft NZ champions mentoring at TechEd, urging tech pros to guide NZ's next-gen talents for a thriving future in IT.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014
Boost for young Kiwis as Tech Shed builds digital futures
High Tech Youth Network

Boost for young Kiwis as Tech Shed builds digital futures

Kiwi youth now have the opportunity to create their own futures with the launch of the new High Tech Youth Network's Tech Shed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2014

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Adobe gives creative youth a voice
Marketing Technologies

Adobe gives creative youth a voice

Adobe Foundation's grant boosts HTYN, empowering NZ and Pacific youth with digital tools to enact social change and voice their stories.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2014
More high tech studios for youth
DevOps

More high tech studios for youth

Govt allocates NZD $1.9 million for High Tech Youth Network to open new studios in Dunedin and Penrose, fostering digital skills in young Kiwis.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2013