Summer is for festivals, and this year IBM is inviting us all to experience Mainframe Mania at the IBM zSkills Fest. Taking place between July 10th – August 7th, this four-week skill-building initiative is designed to help you earn industry-recognized IBM Z Xplore badges, learn the power of advocacy, and connect you to IBMers.
Whether you’re pursuing a career in enterprise computing, looking to make yourself more marketable in the job market, or you just have a passion for learning new things, IBM zSkills Fest probably has something for you.
Here are the highlights:
Week One:
- Exclusive Test Floor Tour
- Earn badges
- Open office hours
- Mainframe importance
Week Two:
- Your digital brand makeover
- Concepts badge
- Advocacy panel
Week Three:
- Career chats
- Connect with IBMers
- Grow your network
Week Four:
- Q&A with IBM Z legends
- Internet of Things
- Fireside chat with IBM Execs
Get the full festival schedule when you sign up here.
Sonja Soderlund is an Oregon-based B2B freelance writer. Whether writing about mainframe computers, educational technology, or sustainable retail, she strives to bring clarity to complex issues. Connect with her at sonjasoderlund.com or LinkedIn.