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An introduction to the yMedia Challenge 2010? - What is yMedia? - Why do we have it? - How does it work? - When does it all happen? - Get involved!
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An introduction to the yMedia Challenge 2010
An Introduction | 2010 | www.ymediachallenge.co.nz
What is yMedia?yMedia connects students, industry and not-for-profit organisations to develop and implement new media initiatives for collective growth.
TERTIARY STUDENTS
NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
An Introduction | 2010 | www.ymediachallenge.co.nz
An Introduction | 2010 | www.ymediachallenge.co.nz
TERTIARY STUDENTS
NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
TERTIARY STUDENTS
Are often uncertain of their career path after study and therefore need practical experience and an introduction to the industry to help increase their employability.
TERTIARY STUDENTS
NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Are often lacking in time, funds, resources and expertise to explore the benefits of new media initiatives and therefore need dedicated support to help increase their competency online.
An Introduction | 2010 | www.ymediachallenge.co.nz
NOT-FOR-PROFITS
TERTIARY STUDENTS
NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
An Introduction | 2010 | www.ymediachallenge.co.nz
Have a wealth of knowledge and experience and can therefore provide guidance and insight to talented students, while gaining a strong understanding of their capabilities for potential employment opportunities.
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
An Introduction | 2010 | www.ymediachallenge.co.nz
yMedia: • Matchesstudentswithnot-forprofitorganisationstoformateam• Appointsatalentedandinsightfulindustrymentortoeachteam• Runsaneightweekchallengeeachyear
— inwhichstudentshelptoimprovecommunitygroupsmarketingoroperationsthroughICTbasedprojects — likebuildingwebsites,developingCMS,improvinginternaldocumentationsystems,introducingasocialmediaplatform — theoptionsareasendlessasyourimagination.
• Throughoutthechallengewealsorunfunandinformativeworkshopsand provide helpful resources to assist with both community group
How does it work?
An Introduction | 2010 | www.ymediachallenge.co.nz
• WorkshopSeries: #01-BrandAid:28thApril #02-ElevatorPitching:5thMay #03-TraditionalTricksforNewMedia:12thMay #04-SmoothOperators:19thMay
• ChallengeRegistrationCloses:31stMay
• ChallengeLive:14June – 09August(eightweekperiod)
• AwardCeremony:19thAugust
When does it all happen?
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