Soc Alumni

Is there life after Summer of Code??
Oh yes!!… SoC 09 interns are getting ready to finish off their studies, move into contract or permanent roles in their host companies or finding other opportunities for the next step in their IT careers. 

We want to stay in touch!  Please join our LinkedIn group – “Summer of Code – New Zealand”.  This is where we’ll post ad hoc job opportunities, notices, announcements, and it’s a great way of staying connected to the wider community of SoC alumni & supporters.

So – what’s it for?
Maybe you’ve got an idea for a Bootcamp topic? Want to suggest a seminar speaker? There’s a job board, and lots of space to discuss stuff. 

But mostly, LinkedIn is about staying connected.

Soc 09 Bbq

As the sun sets over SoC 09, we thought we’d better squeeze in just 1 more party.  40 interns, 30 companies, you guys have been great… there’s been challenges & successes, lots of learning and a whole pile of coding!  Although some internships are running through till the end of Feb, most are finishing in the next week or so.   

We’re going to wrap it all up with a BBQ, hear about some amazing IT careers happening in Wellington (Alan from Trademe, plus some high-flying SoC alumni), and generally catch up with interns, companies, bootcamp & seminar presenters, sponsors & supporters.

Let us thank you for being part of an awesome Summer of Code programme, share stories & celebrate the GREAT work you’ve done. 

Invites are in your inbox now!

Technz Opportunity

Headsup for companies who have got support from TechNZ for their SoC project… we wanted to let you know of a special offer “for TechNZ clients” (i.e. companies with TechNZ funding):
Global Expert – Find and Fund the expertise you need
Global Expert is an expert search and introduction service provided by TechNZ. It provides fast easy access to specialised knowledge and skills to solve technical and market related questions. (That’s right, “market related” too, not just product development – if you’re looking overseas for a JV partner, agent, distributor, investor… Global Expert might be able to help)

The first 50 companies to engage a Global Expert search:
- Receive fully funded expert fees up to $2,000
- Can apply for more expert funding on a matched 50/50 basis

To take advantage of this offer – register before Christmas. Offer valid to February 28 2010. Contact globalexpert@frst.govt.nz or call 0800 GETEXPERT (0800 438 397). Visit: www.frst.govt.nz/expert/global

Soc 09 Swag

…has landed!

Yup, the shiny fabulous SoC 09 swag can be ready for collection from the W2W09 registration desk from 2pm on SoC 09 launch day… that’s Tuesday, 17 November.

Those SoC 09 folks who didn’t get their orders in, email info (@) summerofcode.co.nz like, NOW, and we’ll see if we can hook you up.

Summer Seminars – Thanks Xero

Announcing the upcoming Xero Summer Seminar Series (XSSS) designed to get the top talent & top companies involved in SoC 09 well & truly networked with the wider ICT community.

Xero have stepped up to sponsor our lunchtime tech-talk seminars.  We are pulling together the programme right this very minute, but have locked in some dates and venues, so this is your headsup (open your diaries now…)

Xero Summer Seminar Series (XSSS) – weekly (ish) from 23 Nov – 8 Feb
Here are the first 4 dates, they’re all Mondays, all starting at 12.15pm, finishing by 1.15pm.  Lunch is included, and there will be no charge for SoC 09 participants:
23 November – XSSS Kickoff (at Ocean Design)
30 November (at the Chamber)
7 December (at Ocean)
14 December (at Ocean)

We will update with more details asap, but while students are in exam mode, we’re in countdown mode to a hot Summer of Code 09.

Also stay tuned for more on the SoC 09 Xmas party!!!

… to be held on a boat, on the evening of 17 December (more info coming soon ;-)

Deadlines Deadlines Deadlines

Edit: Meet and Greet Date updated

There a number of deadlines this week.

Students:

  • Monday 10th August 5pm – Student Registration closes
  • Wednesday 12th August 12pm – Summer of Code Testing period ends. (If you can not log onto the test email info@summerofcode.co.nz immediately.
  • Friday 14th August 5pm – Student Profile completion closes – Full Resumes and profiles, tests need to be completed.
  • Monday 17th August (time and venue TBA) -  The final Summer of Code Bootcamp on communication skills. (This is only open to SoC students with complete profiles)
  • Wednesday 19th 6pm – 9pm Wednesday 26th 6pm – 9pm – Summer of Code 09   Meet and Greet . Networking for prospective companies and students.

Companies:

  • Wednesday 12th August 5pm – Company registration closes
  • Friday 14th August 5pm – Company project profiles complete and draft grant profiles to Grow Wellington via Ruth.
  • Wednesday 19th 6:00pm – 9pm Wednesday 26th 6pm – 9pm Time TBA- Summer of Code 09   Meet and Greet . Networking for prospective companies and students.

Students

To be eligible for Summer of Code, you MUST complete your online profile:

  • A recent photo (That’s a decent photo)
  • Completed the Summer of Code Test
  • Submitted your resume
  • Completed the Skills profile
  • Written an introduction to yourself as to why companies should hire you.

Meet N Greet

Place: Zeal, 18 Garrett Street, Wellington (http://www.zoomin.co.nz/map/nz/wellington/te+aro/garrett+street/18/-zeal+cafe/)
Date: Wednesday October 1
Time: 6pm – 8pm
What: Come and hear from the companies that want YOU!
Food and drink provided :)
RSVP by Monday September 29 (See invitation email)

Have not received an invitation? Need help with tests? Email info@@summerofcode.co.nz.

Note: It’s on Wednesday, not Tuesday.