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Summer IBM zSkills Fest: Mainframe Mania

Jul 10, 2023

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Summer zSkills Fest

Sonja Soderlund

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 or LinkedIn.

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.

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