Young innovators stories
Code Institute launches Spring Scholarship Fund for developers
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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Code Institute has launched the Spring Scholarship Fund of €250,000 to financially support aspiring global developers and promote diversity within technology and AI-centric roles.
PwC report: Nextgens will lead family businesses into the digital age
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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PwC finds family businesses must empower nextgen leaders, who are eager and equipped to guide their companies into the digital age despite feeling held back.
Congratulations to all Skills Bright Sparks winners
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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Young innovators Agam Aharon and Adam Smith take top honours at the Skills Bright Sparks 2019 Awards for their inspiring tech solutions.
NZ: A nation of bright sparks and young inventors
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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New Zealand's Mikayla Stokes and Thomas James shine as the Overall Winners at the ASB Bright Sparks Awards with their innovative creations.
GirlBoss Awards calls forth NZ's trailblazing young females
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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Celebrating young female leaders, the GirlBoss Awards call for New Zealanders aged 11-18 who defy stereotypes and inspire change in their communities.
Thankyou CEO, Canterbury Uni youth counselor announced as speakers at Festival for the Future
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Canterbury Uni's youth counselor and Thankyou CEO to inspire at Festival for the Future, tackling crucial youth topics.
Students to take on the world after taking out Imagine Cup
Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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Microsoft took over Auckland University to showcase the 2017 Imagine Cup New Zealand finals, with GroupCram taking home the top prize.
Kiwi tertiary education needs a 'wakeup call' for future innovators and entrepreneurs
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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More than 40% of SMEs in New Zealand don't believe the education system prepares students for working in their businesses, according to MYOB survey.
Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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The students, along with chaperones, have already left for the land of innovation in California and have a big adventure ahead.