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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
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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.
Marian College has a friendly atmosphere, which comes from staff and students knowing each other well.
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
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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. Be part of one of NZ’s fastest growing sectors with fantastic employment opportunities. SIGNAL is powered by:
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Marian College
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.