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Manawatū businesses set to benefit from CEDA & ManawaTech partnership
Summer of Tech

Manawatū businesses set to benefit from CEDA & ManawaTech partnership

Manawatū-based businesses to gain from an innovative partnership between CEDA and ManawaTech supporting the 2024 Summer of Tech programme.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
How IT grads are shining brightly in Summer of Tech's world
Cisco

How IT grads are shining brightly in Summer of Tech's world

Summer of Tech CEO, Ruth McDavitt, discusses the programme's success in bridging the gap between tertiary institutions and tech employers in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
Huge demand for IT interns this summer
Software Development

Huge demand for IT interns this summer

More than 140 tertiary students and recent grads from will be placed into paid summer internships via the Summer of Tech internship programme.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015
Wellington students shine at Summer of Tech event
Software Development

Wellington students shine at Summer of Tech event

Wellington engineering students impress at Summer of Tech Hardware Hackfest, showcasing innovative home automation devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2015
Local work experience grows tech ambitions...
Software Development

Local work experience grows tech ambitions...

Initiative by Grow Wellington and Summer of Tech bridges gap for students eager to dive into the local tech scene, including bionics and robotics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2014
Summer of Tech programme goes nationwide
Summer of Tech

Summer of Tech programme goes nationwide

The Summer of Tech programme, formerly Summer of Code, is set to expand nationwide, offering tech students across New Zealand invaluable industry experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2011