ManawaTech Events
2025-09-25 09:15
Tech is an ever increasing influence on our lives, and is a great career for young people to get into. Tech covers a wide range of careers.Through this event you'll get to visit three fantastic local companies in Palmy to learn first hand what careers in tech look like as well as hear from some great speakers.This event is for people who are involved in advising young people about their choice of careers. We want to showcase to you what careers in Tech look like so you can then pass this information on to your young people. If you are a careers advisor, interested teacher, someone who works with young people, or even a parent of someone who is considering a career in Tech then this event is for you.Here's what the event will look likeWe’ll kick off the event with everyone meeting at UCOL.9:15 – 9:30: Arrive at UCOL9:45 – 10:15 Visit Company 1 (Yorb)10:30 – 11:00 Visit Company 2 (Beta Solutions)11:15 – 11:45 Visit Company 3 (Nodero)12:00 – 12:30 Tour of UCOL facilities12:30 – 12:40 Tech Step Presentation12:40 – 1:00 Panel Discussion1:00 – 1:30 Lunch & NetworkingAt each company you'll be able to get a feel about what it is like to work in Tech.Tour of FacilitiesA short talk from each company about the opportunities in their industryThe career pathways that can be followed to get into the industryRoles, hiring practices, etc.Q&AYorbYorb delivers expert managed IT services, cyber security solutions, and IT support tailored for New Zealand businesses as well as a host of other things. Yorb are across 4 locations around New Zealand.BetaSolutionsBeta Solutions are a full-service electronic product design and development consultancy in high-tech electronic and electro-mechanical engineering. They are one of the most respected electronics product development consultancies in New Zealand.NoderoNodero are Digital experts in development, automation, and user experience. They build digital systems and tools to advance organisations, people, and communities. Nodero are a services company who work across the spectrum of IT projects for their clients.Spaces are limited. Register now before the places are all gone.
UCOL – Princess St foyer – 18 Princess Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand