Young People stories
The Future of Work: Empowering the Next Generation Through Technology and Bridging the Gap
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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young people
My First Job is empowering young Australians, especially those in the autistic community, to succeed in the evolving job market through technology and tailored support.
Australia's first tech policy think tank TPDi launched
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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edutech
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data privacy
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Australia unveils its first independent tech policy think tank, the Tech Policy Design Institute, aiming to shape the future of digital regulation and innovation.
Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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it training
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digital transformation
A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.
AgeAI app launches in Ireland to curb underage vaping
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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young people
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customer satisfaction
Dublin's Johnston Retail Services has launched the AgeAI app in Ireland, aimed at preventing underage vape sales through precise facial age estimation.
Talent RISE raises $89k to aid youth employment programmes
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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it training
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australian bureau of statistics
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internships
Talent RISE raises a whopping $89,172 through the 'Step Up Challenge' to fund initiatives aiding young people in overcoming employment barriers.
Commonwealth & SAS partner to boost AI skills with USD $10m
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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it training
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The Commonwealth Secretariat partners with SAS to launch a USD $10 million initiative to enhance AI skills across Commonwealth countries, targeting 10,000 students and educators.
IWD 2024: Active allyship: Making cyber a place for all
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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dei
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cybersecurity
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productivity
IWD 2024 calls for authentic allyship in cybersecurity, urging organisations to move beyond the surface-level, performative displays, and pursue tangible diversity and inclusion annually.
Life101 Launchpad: Online course teaching practical skills to youth
Wed, 27th Dec 2023
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students
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rangatahi
Life101 Launchpad, a new online programme, aims to bolster youth financial literacy and life skills.
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Blue Connections IT donates 205 backpacks to Backpacks 4 VIC Kids charity
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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cleantech
Blue Connections IT has donated 205 backpacks to the charity Backpacks 4 VIC Kids, emphasising its community commitment.
Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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government
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engineering
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science
UK leaders call for action to alleviate the digital skills gap, especially for women, amid rising tech sector demand.
KnowBe4 launches a educational cybersecurity game on Roblox
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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gaming
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity game 'Hack-A-Cat' on the Roblox platform, aiming to educate on cyber threats.
Black & White Engineering Expands Global Team with 93 New Hires
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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collaboration
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knowledge management
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young people
Engineering firm Black and White Engineering is expanding its workforce, having experienced a 34% increase in staffing over the past year.
How well do rangatahi understand cyber safety in Aotearoa?
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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online safety
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rangatahi
Do rangatahi in Aotearoa understand the importance of being safe online, or has lifelong exposure to the internet resulted in widespread complacency?.
Government invests in financial literacy education
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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financial literacy
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money management
Government invests $10.2m in financial education initiatives to equip young New Zealanders with money management skills.
Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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smartphones
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.
'LinkedIn for Youth' platform launches for students, graduates and educators
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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social media
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support
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linkedin
The platform connects youth, educators, service providers and businesses together to support students through education, training and employment.
Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Tue, 24th May 2016
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healthtech
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sky
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earthquakes
Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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collaboration
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digital media
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nz on air
NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.
N4L: 1815 schools and counting as connections steam ahead
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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ministry of education
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More than 572,000 Kiwi students and teachers across 1815 schools can now access safe, fast internet via N4L's managed network.
Chatham Rock 'aghast' after EPA declines seabed mining consent; stock tumbles 95%
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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government
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chatham rock phosphate
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epa
Environmental Protection Authority declines marine consent for Chatham Rock Phosphate, causing shares to plummet 95%.