Summer of Tech programme goes nationwide

The New Zealand Computer Society will roll out the Summer of Tech programme nationwide.

Formerly known as Summer of Code, the student internship is aimed at those studying for a technology-related career.

Now in its sixth year, the programme helps businesses source fresh talent from local tertiary institutions while giving students real-world industry experience.

The programme includes a series of bootcamps and industry-led skills development workshops.

"This move will help redefine the future of student-industry engagement for those studying towards a career in the tech sector across New Zealand,” NZCS CEO Paul Matthews said.

Matthews added that the programme has already helped Wellington employers find local talent and eases the move from study to industry for hundreds of tech students.

SoT Executive Committee Chair John Clegg, continued, "The Summer of Tech programme has been hugely successful, however it’s now time to scale and grow the programme and progressively roll it out across New Zealand. The scale, breadth, ICT community engagement, non-profit nature and strong reputation of NZCS makes it the ideal organisation to work with to achieve this.”