STEM Students! Are you aged 18+ & looking for an exclusive opportunity to learn, network, and grow academically, professionally, and personally?
The IBM Z Student Experience team is pleased to announce recruitment for the new cohort of the Z Ambassador Program, powered by IBM Z and brought to you by Your Big Year!
For those new to the IBM Z Global Student Hub Community, the Z Ambassador program is the only IBM Z-affiliated student advocacy initiative dedicated to enabling students to share their newly acquired digital skills forward within their local communities, and in turn globally, enabling them to become youth changemakers and leaders.
As a Z Ambassador, you’ll learn from and engage with IBM Z and Your Big Year, a youth engagement program that provides opportunities for young people to develop their personal and professional skills to make an impact in their life and in the world. Z Ambassadors will be exposed to exclusive workshops, presentations, webinars, and receive training on professional, interpersonal, and technical skills including IBM Z certifications to gain real-world, high-demand credentials and badges sought after by employers. In addition, you will have the chance to network with IBM Z thought leaders and industry experts and have an opportunity to become an active member of the IBM Z community where you can exchange ideas with fellow Ambassadors and have a chance to express your thoughts and opinions.
This year’s program is designed to recognize talented young technologists looking to deepen their knowledge and passion for technology, all while exposing them to the plethora of varying career paths available within the world of enterprise computing and beyond.
In 2020, Melissa Sassi, Chief Penguin of IBM Z - Student & Entrepreneur Experience collaborated with Z Ambassador Alumni to establish a new partnership to lead program management of the Z Ambassador program – International Connector and its Your Big Year platform.
The IBM Z program aims to enable students with access to IBM Z technology skill-building opportunities with a lens on providing knowledge and training on IBM Z programming languages and workforce development skills required to be prepared for the future of work.
Through the program expect to establish a network with other Z Ambassadors and Z Ambassador Alumni to create a cooperative peer-based learning environment.
Now! For the part you have all been waiting for! The application process for the 2021 Z Ambassador program, powered by IBM Z and led by Your Big Year, is open and ready for you to apply.
We invite students 18 years of age and older from across the globe to become part of our growing Z Ambassador community. Get prepared for the future of work, build your personal brand, learn new skills, share your skills forward, network with peers other youth changemakers, win prizes and swag, and get showcased by IBM Z for your amazing efforts as you rock the world with the best version of you!
Did we mention swag, student contests, annual awards, and badges?
So, what are you waiting for? Apply NOW!On behalf of the IBM Z team, we cannot wait to see your application and get to know you soon!
Melissa SassiYour Chief Penguin
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