Professional Development (PD) stories - Page 2
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TeamViewer's SheSportTech initiative supports women in sports tech careers
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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TeamViewer's SheSportTech initiative, supported by Manchester United and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, aims to inspire and support women in sports technology careers through training grants, mentorship, and exclusive experiences.
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Crimson Education brings Ivy League programme to Kiwis
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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entrepreneurship
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leadership
EdTech leader Crimson Education partners with the University of Pennsylvania to provide an innovative, globe-spanning, hybrid entrepreneurship programme, enhancing both online and traditional classroom-based learning methods.
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NCFE partners with Learning Vault to boost digital credentials delivery
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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it training
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devops
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edutech
NCFE is revolutionising education as it partners with Learning Vault to boost its delivery of digital credentials, promising a more agile skills system for an evolving economy.
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AI can empower women & increase work-life balance, says Microsoft director
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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work-life balance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could tackle female workplace challenges like burnout, and lack of professional development, according to Microsoft NZ's Emma Barrett.
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IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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IWD 2024: Encouraging diversity in cybersecurity is crucial to tackle growing threats, skill shortage issues and to promote better business outcomes, say experts.
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IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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leadership
Female corporate leader hails mentoring as the key to female inclusion and success, attributing it as the 'greatest reward' of her role for IWD 2024.
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IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.
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Workday partnership to boost Hungry Jacks HR operations
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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payroll systems
Hungry Jacks partners with Workday to optimise HR operations and support strategic growth via enhanced workforce development.
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IWD 2024: Mentorship, diversity, and effective communication
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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IWD 2024: Unveiling the underrepresentation of women in the tech sector, calling for a shift in focus to enhance mentorship, diversity and effective communication.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.
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IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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it industry
Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.
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IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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Next-gen female cybersecurity leaders on the rise despite ongoing talent shortage, boosted by arrival of digitally savvy generation Alpha in next five years.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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dei
To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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REINSW revolutionises training with Brightspace learning system
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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edutech
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risk & compliance
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The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) hails positive improvements in training programmes since adopting D2L's Brightspace learning management system in 2023.
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Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.
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Touchable Earth wins at Kids Judge Bett 2024 event
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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edtech
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london
Touchable Earth, an Auckland-based company, earns top honours from Kids Judge Bett at world's largest EdTech event, Bett UK, for promoting global citizenship and geography in a unique app format.
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Empowering women in tech: Breaking barriers and advancing careers
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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linkedin
Diversity and inclusion in the tech industry have finally become more influential, with women applying fresh perspectives to this constantly evolving domain.
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LawCPD unveils first AI-powered learning feature for legal studies
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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legal
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LawCPD pioneers the global legal education scene with the introduction of its AI-Powered Learning Feature, the first AI tool revolutionising professional development for lawyers.
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Advanced security tools can help bridge the cyber-skills gap
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network security
Amid a global 12.6% rise in the cyber-skills gap, advanced security tools like AI automation could alleviate the shortage, particularly for Australian businesses.
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At the table: cultivating a people-first workplace culture in an era defined by change
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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organisational culture
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millennials
Nurturing a 'people-first' workplace culture becomes increasingly imperative, balancing technology with human touch, adapting to generational shifts and ensuring professional and personal satisfaction amid change.