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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.

VR Flights with SIGNAL

A popular activity at the 2017 Vogel Street Party

15th Annual Canterbury Tech Summit

SIGNAL ICT Grad School was proud to be a sponsor of this inspiring and informative gathering of the region's top tech companies.

SHIFT driving internal innovation at MTF

An organisation works best when it has the best tools at its disposal, sometimes they need a bit of a tune-up ........

Educate Scholarships Announced

SIGNAL is pleased to announce Educate Scholarships for 2018. These scholarships will help teachers and schools access the professional development needed to deliver the Computer Programming aspects of the Digital Technologies curriculum.

Grow the next generation! Support a teacher in Educate

We all know that we have a shortage of tech professionals to help continue to grow the NZ economy and NZ businesses - be part of the solution by supporting a teacher in the Educate programme to inspire the next generation into tech.

Welcome Amanda!

Amanda Veldman joins the SIGNAL team to support communications, marketing and events.

SHIFT making a difference to local firms

The Dunedin Shift Cohort are well into their industry placements, gaining valuable experience whilst working alongside industry professionals. Last week we visited Jonathan Manning, at The Tarn Group in Princes St Dunedin to see what he has achieved so far.

Open, officially!

The Hon. Paul Goldsmith cut the virtual ribbon to officially open SIGNAL ICT Graduate School on Tuesday 22 August.

Meet the Christchurch Shift cohort

The 2017 Shift semester two students have a wide variety of backgrounds - here they introduce themselves.