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z Systems Academic Initiative 2.0
Reaching the Next Generation These Students …Were hired because of competing in Master the Mainframe or studying z Systems
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z Systems Academic Initiative Objectives
Send a note to [email protected] to work with our team
Schools
Recruit and enable schools worldwide • Curriculum, Courses, Workshops• Industry Partnerships: Campus Roundtables• Access to z Systems
Students
Energize students to IBM Enterprise Computing• Contests, Certifications, & Awards• Free Worldwide Access to Enterprise Systems for
Every Student Enrolled
Quality
Validate entry level skills in the market• IBM zEnterprise Mastery Test• Professor Summer Seminars• Faculty awards
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1,400 universities
70 countries
180,000 students
Added country leaders in Europe, Latin America, and Asia
Partnered with zSkillsCorp to help z customers locate talent
Resumes are now available from zSystemsJobs.com
11 MTM Contests held globally with 15K students registered
Announced 2016 Master the Mainframe world championship
Started a University Ambassadors program to scale our support to schools
June 1-3 – 12th z Systems Professor Summer Seminar for educators new to z Systems and want to include it in their curriculum.
2015 New z Systems Academic InitiativesAccess the Academic Initiative Here
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z Systems University Ambassadors
– To understand what’s taught with respect to z Systems
– To build upon existing curriculums and encourage and support new curriculums in z Systems
– To build the skills necessary to carry z Systems into the future
– To support our clients by providing the right skill sets to make them successful
• 56 IBM developers assigned to critical schools
• Liaisons into IBM and the community
• Extends the relationship with academia
• Improves content – certificates, minors, and specializations with z Systems
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Current z Systems University Ambassadors
University zAmbassador
Binghamton University, NY Latoya Gilgeous
California State at Dominquez Hills
Ernesto Figueroa
Cegep De Thetford, Quebec Kathy Pfeiffer
Columbus State U, GA Anthony Sofia
DeVry University, IL Gisela Cheng
Eastern Illinois University Manuel Jaen
Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ
Theresa Alfonso
Fairmont State University, WV Hiren Shah
Illinois State University Manuel Jaen
Marist College, NY Mike Jutt
New York Institute of Technology
Bill Rooney
North Carolina A&T University Rich Gast, Zamir Gonzalez
Northern Illinois University Manuel Jaen
University zAmbassador
Pace University NY (NYC Campus)
Eric Rosenfeld
Robert Morris University, PA Pat Fadden
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Eric Rosenfeld, Patrick Chan
Ryerson University, Toronto Sudharsana Srinivasan
Southeast Community College, NE
Bob Gensler, Chris Vogan
Syracuse University, NY Jim LaBarge, Tung-Sing Chong
University of Arkansas Ken Irwin
University of MD Eastern Shore Jeff Grunewald
University of North Texas Paul Newton
University of South Carolina Tariq Hanif, Zamir Gonzalez
West Texas A&M University Mike Kreig Vance Morris - support
Widener University, PA Bob Haimowitz
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Current z Systems University Ambassadors
University zAmbassador
Alcorn State University, MS Marisa Roberson
La Roche College, PA Arvind Mistry
LIU Post, NY Anthony Giorgio
Penn State Peter Fatzinger
Radford University, VA Mac Halloway
Seneca College, Toronto Susan Demokowicz
Stevenson University, MD Mac Halloway
Tennessee State University Ed King
University of Pittsburgh Kevin Ondriezek
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Dan Acevedo
University of St. Thomas, MN Justin McCoy
Clarkson University, NY Andrew Hicks
University of Tulsa, OK Mark Nelson
Eastern Carolina University, NC Christy-Joy Schroeder
Bergen Community College, NJ Mark Shatraw
Framingham State University, MA
John Canale
University zAmbassador
Wayne State College, NE Keith Chan
ASU Carol Davis
SUNY Potsdam Mark Shatraw
Los Rios Community College District, CA
Chris Miller
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Yuksel Gunal
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Pat Stanard
Duke University Fabi Busaba
Wichita State University, KS Bruce Armstrong
Weber State University Richard Burford
Mount St. Mary College, NY Kevin Gould
Lehman College (CUNY) Donna Strand
UNC Charlotte Pat Stanard
Redlands University, CA Balazs Kalman
Castleton State College, VT Andrew Hicks
Lake Brantley High School Kathy Pfeiffer
San Jose State Frank Butt
Valdosta State University, GA Carol Davis
Master the Mainframe Contest Timeline
z/OSz/VMLinux on zz/TPF
RDTravellerRDzOmegamonNetView
DB2COBOLJavaAssemblerC/C++REXX
z/OS
TN3270
JCLTSOISPFSDSF
Unix System Services
Systems Programming
“include application development”
Rational & Tivoli requested RDz & Omegamon
“show contestantsSystem z is much more than z/OS”
Many IBM new hires engaged in testing & challenge development
IBM z Client ConsultationWalMart, VISA, etc
IBM z Client New Hire ExposureVerizon, etc. (Audit)
Schools start using contest as assigned work
IBM z Clients hiring from Wall of Fame and soliciting students via System z Jobs BoardMany z careers started as a result of Master the Mainframe participation
Using singlez/OS RACF DBfor authentication
Redesign Scoring &Contest Administration
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 …….
World Championship
ConceptImplemented
USA/CanadaDesign, Build, Run (Each Year)
1st Contest 10th Contest
USA requested to host all (35+)
countries
700 5000+ / yr
High Schools
z900 zEC12
IBM MarketingContest Branding
Additional country contests come online (Static Content)Hosted by UK team using Montpellier System
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Introducing IBM z Systems Job Connector
Linking marketplace talent to the industry z jobs on a worldwide scale.
Since 2011 the IBM z Systems “jobs board” has helped facilitate talent connections• 40,516 job views by candidates• 534 employers posting positions• 5,868 job seekers • 39% growth in job views
Today the IBM z Systems Job Connector has new features and functions• A complimentary service for clients and partners to post jobs• Job seekers can post resumes to obtain individualized exposure• Linked In import capability to build experience profiles • Direct key word search capability• Facilitation of 2 way communication between employers and candidates with anonymous entry point• Ad space for employers to promote their brands and z job positions • Improved exposure for job posts from IBM z clients and partners through search result prioritization• Ability to broaden search results beyond Job Connector site for candidates across Job Target universe• Greater emphasis on international jobs and global candidates• Centralized resources, professional networks, and educational opportunities for users
Significant promotion with candidates planned throughout 2015
Post your latest job positions to the z Job Connector today!
New URL: www.zjobconnector.com
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Top 10 ways to build z Systems Skills
1. Use zSystemsJobs.com
2. Contact educators in the IBM Academic Initiative List
3. Locate students from Master the Mainframe Contests
4. Subscribe to zSkillCorp.com
5. Contact Mobile Collaborative Education Consultant [email protected]
6. Enroll new hires in an online certificate program
7. Use ongoing professional education
8. Build an internal training program with mentors
9. Attend SHARE and join zNextGen
10. Attend z Systems Technical University
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Sources of Students Educated on z Systems
Master the Mainframe Contest Wall of Fame
Schools Teaching z Systems
• Link to contest
• Search internet on the following:“IBM Master the Mainframe Contest Winners”or “Master the Mainframe” facebook
• Part 2 and 3 winners are the elite with the most acquired experience
• Send note to [email protected] to connect with students
• Link to Academic Initiative member schools
Organized by geography
Note the schools with a “Profile” or “Case Study”
• Link to all school profiles Shows what they teach
Search for “Academic Initiative” by Public Folders, Public Files, or by tag
zJobConnector.com
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IBM z Systems CommunityOur Commitment to Ecosystem Vitality Post-Graduation
Community Links
• SHARE
• z Technical University
• zNextGen (1,000+)
• Enterprise Computing Community (1,200+)
• Destination z (3,500+)
• Enterprise Executive
• z Journal (MainframeZone.com)
• z/OS Hot Topics
• TPF Users Group
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LinksFor Business Audience
Where they can send their current staff to get advanced z trainingZ Academic Initiative Homepage Advanced Education at Marist: System z CoursesZ Mastery Test
Where they can post open z job positions they need to fill IBM z Systems Job Connector
Where they can find z academic contacts to partner with on long term programsList of Schools
Where they can find upcoming z events to attend: Events
For Professional AudienceWhere they can find new employment opportunities for z jobs
IBM z Systems Job Connector Where they can find other like-minded z professionals to network with, and learn from
zAdvocatesz Next Gen CommunityMillennial Mainframer Community Enterprise Computing Community
Where they can find advanced z training: Link to advanced z education opportunities: Z Academic Initiative Homepage Advanced Education at Marist: z Systems CoursesZ Mastery TestMarist College – Instructor Led Online z/OS Education Textbook: Intro to z/OS Basics (What the Mastery Test is based on) Courses for Download
Where they can find z schools to take a course or get a degree while working List of Schools
Where they can find upcoming z eventsEvents
Analyst Papers (Non-sponsored articles addressing z Skills Marketplace)
Contest Lures Next Generation to Big Iron
The Next Generation of Mainframers
Media Article ITIC
Inspirational z Marketing Content
Businesses & Professionals
IBM z IQ Video
Master the Mainframe: Perspectives from Industry Leaders
Gen z Teaser Video
Students & Schools:
Master the Mainframe YouTube Channel
Highlights from Master the Mainframe World Championship
For more information e-mail the IBM Academic Initiative Office [email protected]
