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OMG Tech bridges gender gap early by keeping girls curious
Fintech

OMG Tech bridges gender gap early by keeping girls curious

By the time girls reach high school, they've already made major decisions about life direction – so it's vital to foster an interest in tech early.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Y-tech workshops getting youth into technology
3D Printing

Y-tech workshops getting youth into technology

The event includes speeches by inspirational New Zealand tech personalities from Datacom, the Mind Lab, and GirlBoss.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Kiwi company trains future innovators with robotics, coding and more
EduTech

Kiwi company trains future innovators with robotics, coding and more

'Normal' people like you and I could soon be left in the dust by the generation or two below us as OMGTech! trains our future innovators.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
OMGTech launches more coding for kids workshops around NZ
Coding

OMGTech launches more coding for kids workshops around NZ

OMGTech! expands its coding workshops to schools across New Zealand during Hour of Code week, partnering with tech giants to foster youth digital skills.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Propellerhead helps Kiwi kids get access to digital education
EduTech

Propellerhead helps Kiwi kids get access to digital education

Propellerhead donates tech gear to empower Kiwi youngsters in digital skills, boosting OMGTech!'s visionary education drive.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
You're Invited: OMG free digital confidence workshops
OMGTech

You're Invited: OMG free digital confidence workshops

Teachers across New Zealand are being invited to attend hands-on workshops to prepare for next year's digital technology curriculum changes.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
OMGTech & the Ministry of Education partner to bring the best of STEM to Kiwi kids
3D Printing

OMGTech & the Ministry of Education partner to bring the best of STEM to Kiwi kids

OMGTech partners with Ministry of Education to pilot initiative bringing STEM education and tech to Kiwi kids.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016