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Heard about the IBM Destination z scholarship?

This scholarship is currently available at a limited number of campuses. If you have any questions, or would like your school to become an IBM Destination z academic institution, please contact the IBM Destination z academic liaison, Mike Todd, at todd@us.ibm.com.
Take the IBM CEO student survey

Please share with us your thoughts on the biggest challenges and opportunities facing businesses and if you think your educational institutions are preparing you with the skills necessary. The results of the survey will be posted on the Student Portal during the second quarter.
zConnections: Profiles of zNextGen mainframe professionals

Read the profiles of zNextGen mainframe professionals across the industry who have volunteered to connect with students.
Serious games for smarter skills

Learn why gaming technology will change how you learn and how IBM is focused on serious games.
Why study engineering?

Why Engineering? IBM Fellow Grady Booch explains the practical value of science and engineering. Find out where we have been and where are going with innovation in the science and engineering world and how you can be part of it.
Ten tips for finding an IT job

Read what industry experts are saying about today's IT job market.
Skills you need for today's job market

Watch this video on skills necessary to help you get hired.
Ask your professors about Innov8

Watch this video and then ask your professors to join the IBM Academic Initiative. After joining, they can download the Innov8 simulation for you to use.
Download DB2 Express-C book at no charge

Getting Started with DB2 Express-C is ideal for developers and students who want to start exploring DB2.
DB2 On Campus webcast on DB2 and PHP

Raul Chong, of the IBM Toronto Lab, gives an in-depth lecture on DB2 and PHP at the National University of Singapore.