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There’s a whole new generation of computing talent ready to begin their careers. When talking to early professionals be positive, emphasize the strengths, value, and benefits of enterprise computing. Engage recent hires in recruitment efforts, partner with Academic Initiative schools, and explore non-traditional programs. Explore the Employer Resource Catalog for more hints and guidance.

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Why Choose Enterprise Computing Career

There are many options to help train new hires as well as cross-skill and up-skill incumbent employees. Explore the many resources available. However, training is not only about course work and content; mentors play an important role in ensuring that knowledge and expertise are assimilated and applied by early career employees. Pairing mentoring with on-the-job training can accelerate learning and increase confidence for your recent hires.

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Create opportunities for employees to thrive. Provide leadership opportunities, assign positive career mentors, encourage attendance and participation at industry events, and foster a sense of community. While a recent hire may be learning how to do the job, opportunities still exist for having a voice and making an impact to the company and the broader Z community.

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  • IBM Z Xplore

    IBM Z Xplore is a new, comprehensive learning experience to introduce learners to IBM Z and enterprise computing. The experience includes a gaming app, a learning platform with access to IBM Z for hands-on challenges, and a student contest.

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  • Community Cloud

    The IBM LinuxONE Community Cloud is a no-charge, 24 x 7, enterprise-grade, open access, shared public cloud environment on IBM’s LinuxONE platform. Sign up for 120-day access to a virtual server to develop, test, or run open source applications on LinuxONE, or to access any of the other services offered.

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    Try the latest IBM® Z® software today at no charge, and with no installation required. These no-charge trials are available within two hours for three days. Register and get started today, no credit card required!

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IBM Z Skills in the News

Hudson Valley P-TECH Students Master the Mainframe

Nine Rockland BOCES Hudson Valley P-TECH students are the first in the STEM school’s history to complete IBM’s “Master the Mainframe” competition!

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Advocating at all Costs

Senior Mainframe Security Engineer at M&T Bank and IBM Champion Byron Smith promotes the mainframe through mentorship and creative opportunities

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What Works for the Latest Mainframe Generation at IBM

To learn what works best for the latest hires, IBM Systems magazine talked with four IBMers about their current job roles and what resources are key for them in their careers

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M&T Bank Launches Local Tech Apprenticeship Program to Expand Computer Science and Engineering Skills in Underrepresented Communities

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Mainframes Are Having a Moment

Interest in Cobol and enterprise computing languages was on the rise even before the COVID-19 crisis

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Why Christopher Radcliffe, a student at Villanova who is interested in mainframe coding believes early…

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Techtonic CEO and Co-Founder Heather Terenzio on how the software development…

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IBM Marketing VP Priya Doty on why staying current is crucial to IBM Z

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How Megan Hampton’s #SheCanSTEM event inspires young women to pursue careers…

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IBM’s Master the Mainframe Contest: It’s All About Skills Development and Opportunity

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Employer partners with Local University to Promote Master the Mainframe to build a talent pipeline

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