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Tech Careers and Pizza: July 4 SIGNAL Christchurch and Dunedin!

If you are thinking about a change of career, or want to 'Add Tech to your Superpowers', come along to one of SIGNAL's famous Tech Careers and Pizza nights......

Techweek'18 Highlights from Chch

And that’s a Techweek’18 wrap!

Calling for Industry Projects

Do you have an idea for your business or organisation, but have had to park it? Could it be the start of a productive line of work? Perhaps some research, assessing, testing or user experience design project that will potentially add to your bottom line? The 2018 SHIFT cohort will soon be starting their 200 hour Industry Project work with local businesses, and we are calling for project ideas in both Christchurch and Dunedin.

Artificial Intelligence in the spotlight after NZ report release

The AI Forum has commissioned an in-depth report on the potential and projected impact of AI in the NZ socio-economic landscape.

Lights......Camera......Action! Fun photo shoots @ SIGNAL

Meet the SHIFT 2018 stars of Christchurch and Dunedin, who were fantastic (if slightly reluctant at first) models for our now traditional photo shoot. Thanks team, great to see you all looking so happy and relaxed.

Add Tech to your Superpowers!

Would you like to get that employment X-factor? Are you looking for a career change? Does returning to your old job not really appeal? Check out the innovative SHIFT programme and join a dynamic, creative and fast-paced sector with fantastic employment prospects!

Submit a SHIFT Studio project.... and tap into new tech talent!

Does your organisation have an idea, project or piece of work that has been parked due to lack of time, expertise or resource? Could this project potentially unlock an innovative or valuable stream of work for your company? Submit it to the SHIFT studio and see what can be achieved.....

Educate cohort convene in Christchurch

SIGNAL's Educate programme allows teachers to upskill in Digital Technologies teaching, and the 2018 cohort recently met to communicate and collaborate, and explore the local tech ecosystem during the Educate block course.

SIGNAL Christchurch's Techweek'18 events

As part of NZ Techweek'18, NZ's national festival of innovation, SIGNAL Christchurch is hosting two awesome events....

New Shift 2018 cohort in Christchurch busy and productive!

The February Shift cohort of nine has been busy visiting local companies, gaining insight into various tech roles, and the skills needed to work in the growing tech sector. The students have also completed an intensive introduction to programming and further technical skills, and have begun working on projects in the studio to put their new found skills into practice.

Exciting industry projects commence for first Christchurch SHIFT cohort

Now into their second semester of SHIFT, Felicia, Dewi, Sam, Harry and Sakinah are well into their workplace industry projects with five Christchurch companies, from game design to air traffic control and location data intelligence specialists.

SHIFT assists local tech industry in sourcing new talent

The Dunedin SHIFT Industry Showcase held earlier this month highlighted to the local tech sector how SHIFT is a "viable pathway to attract smart talent".

Scholarships awarded to SIGNAL Educate & Shift learners

SIGNAL is pleased to encourage a high caliber and variety of learners by awarding a number of scholarships for study in 2018.

Tap into the diversity and experience of the 2018 SHIFT cohort by submitting a studio project - and enjoy the results!

With a mix of backgrounds and experience including health, medical research, IT, arts, media, electronics, project management, defense force, commerce, marketing, education, product design and drafting, the incoming SHIFT cohort in Dunedin is a varied and talented group .

Xtend 2018

SIGNAL and CerebralFix are proud to welcome Nick, Mikey and Tom to the Xtend programme in 2018.

2018 Educate Cohort gets ready for action!

The new Digital Technologies|Hangarau Matihiko curriculum goes live this year, with NZ schools expected to fully integrate the revised learning area into their curriculum by the start of the 2020 school year. From the Ministry of Education website: "The goal of this change is to ensure that all learners have the opportunity to become digitally capable individuals. This change signals the need for greater focus on our students building their skills so they can be innovative creators of digital solutions, moving beyond solely being users and consumers of digital technologies." SIGNAL's Educate programme assists current teachers to implement the latest curriculum.

'Christmas Gift' Industry award to SHIFT learner in Christchurch

Synapsys NZ Ltd are pleased to announce the awarding of a $1000 'Christmas Gift' grant to Felicia Sacramento for her hard work during SHIFT in 2017.

SHIFT Dunedin working in industry

After a busy and productive year of study, workshops, projects and work experience, the first SHIFT cohort are about to start their paid Industry Experience. This is the final part of the innovative SHIFT programme and further prepares the cohort to transition into a role in NZ's booming tech sector.

Your partner on your leadership journey

Xtend is the programme to take you to the next level as a technical, peer, thought or people leader. Built around your everyday work, Xtend is cleverly tailored to your needs and meshes with your company's strategy. Our "in work, at work, for work" approach develops your individual leadership capabilities and contributes to your company's future.

First Shift studio almost complete in Christchurch

Shift students have been working closely with clients to develop a citizen science app about planting activities and a personal bus schedule monitor using Raspberry Pi.