Western News: June 27, 2017

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22 [Edition Tuesday datE] June 27 2017
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SIGNAL ICT GRAD SCHOOL
Returning to work, but
looking for a change?
If you watched What Next? on TV One
recently, you will be aware how quickly NZ
is being impacted by emerging technologies.
Tech roles exist in nearly all industries
now, from agriculture to zoology, and huge
growth in the already significant tech sector
in Canterbury is predicted by the Canterbury
Development Corporation.
To fuel this growth, we need more trained
tech people. SIGNAL is working with
industry to help meet this need via Shift, an
innovative industry-driven tech programme
for those who are seeking a new career path,
but who do not have an IT background. This
intensive 9 month programme is open to
degree holders in any discipline, from NZ or
off-shore - in fact, diversity is welcomed!
The Shift programme is ideal for those
looking to return to the work force, and
offers school friendly hours allows you to
up-skill without sacrificing family time.
There are a number of tech jobs in NZ and
they cover a varied skill set. You can focus
on software design and development or you
could concentrate on other high demand
skills, such as project management, product
testing, user experience, business analysis,
technical writing. The Shift programme
uses immersive studio-based learning and
real-world experience via industry projects
and placements to produce graduates with
well-rounded technical and communication
skills, able to work with any team within the
exciting tech sector.
“The first half of the Shift program has
Want to Shift to a new career?
We can make it happen.
CDC estimates ICT employment in Canterbury
will grow 2500 additional jobs by 2025
SHIFT offers tech training with school
friendly hours, so you can move into a
role within Canterburys’ booming tech
sector.
succeeded in delivering to my expectations - I
have enjoyed learning introductory tech skills
such as programming, web development,
databases and user experience. The project
work has provided real-life examples of how
these skills could be applied and required
our group to work together to achieve the
desired result.” Qualified geologist and Shift
learner Isaac Burwell.
Limited spaces are available for the
Christchurch Shift programme starting on
July 24 and there are scholarships available
too.
To find out more about the Shift
programme, call SIGNAL today on 0800
990024 and start your shift into NZ’s
fastest growing sector.
Combine your existing degree and life experience with
innovative learning to prepare for a career in the booming Tech
sector. Shift, Signal’s 9 month industry focused programme
starts July 24, is open to graduates of any discipline, with
limited scholarship opportunities still available.
Choose from the Software development stream or the
Development Allied stream to focus on other areas such
as testing, user experience or technical writing.
Scholarships
available
APPly noW!
SECONDARY SCHOOL SELECTION
Marian College
Open Day
Marian College has a friendly
atmosphere, which comes from staff and
students knowing each other well.
Marian College
WESTERN NEWS
Marian College is a Catholic state
integrated school for girls, situated in the
centre of the city. With a maximum roll
of 430, we have a very strong emphasis
on being a family school. Our faith is at
the heart of our school and we focus on
the values of commitment, perseverance
and courage, which are inherent in the
traditions of the founding religious orders
of our College. Student wellbeing is
important to us, as is a strong partnership
between school and family. Marian College
has a friendly atmosphere, which comes
from staff and students knowing each other
well.
Marian’s academic results are exceptional
and we are dedicated to creating a positive
learning environment which uses the
best of modern teaching practices and
information technologies; we also have high
expectations. Our students learn to become
independent, resilient and adaptable young
women, well prepared with skills for the
future. Every student at Marian College
is nurtured and her skills and talents are
developed.
We welcome enrolment enquiries; please
contact the College office.
Be part of one of NZ’s fastest
growing sectors with fantastic
employment opportunities.
P 0800 990 024
E info@signal.ac.nz
W www.signal.ac.nz/shift
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