Infoxchange and Kangan Institute have partnered together to support women to pursue a rewarding career in Information Technology. Infoxchange is seeking women who have an interest in technology to undertake the Tech Ready for Women Scholarship. The program will provide the skills and qualifications needed to get started as a Software Developer. Part of Infoxchange's community programs, the scholarship is one example of how the not-for-profit organisation is using technology to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in our community and increase digital inclusion. The Tech Ready for Women scholarship will prioritise applicants who have experienced hardship or barriers (such as financial, educational, cultural, career change, family/caring responsibilities, unemployment, personal or other disadvantage) that have made it challenging to undertake training or find employment in a meaningful career. This builds on Kangan Institute's Digital Traineeship Program (DTP), a new employer-led model for educating and preparing course participants for practical undertakings in a digital workplace. The Scholarship: Take part in an employer-led program, where you'll be trained with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a career in Software Development and beyond. We'll fully fund your tuition in the Digital Traineeship Program (Certificate IV Information Technology (Programming) (ICT40120)) at Kangan Institute, Cremorne. This program will be delivered 4 days a week for 16 weeks in a hybrid (face to face & online) setting. Upon completion, you'll be supported to apply for a paid Software Developer Traineeship within a supportive team at Infoxchange. Who can apply? You can apply for the program if you: Are interested and excited about a career in Technology Are not currently in full-time employment, education or training Are committed to applying for a paid diploma level traineeship following completion of the 16-week program Are available to commence study in July 2023 in Melbourne Are aged 18 years and over Are an Australian citizen or permanent resident with valid full working rights in Australia Have enrolled or commenced the enrolment process in the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) (ICT40120) at Kangan Institute. How to Apply The application process consists of two stages: Stage 1 To apply for the Scholarship, eligible applicants must complete and submit the online application form during the Application Period. Applications must be submitted online here. Stage 2 Applicants who are selected to progress to the next stage will be invited to participate in a face-to-face or online interview with the scholarship selection committee, which will comprise of representatives from Infoxchange and Kangan Institute. The interviews will be held online or in person in the Melbourne metropolitan area during business hours (Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm AEDT/AEST). Applications close 10am AEST on Monday 3rd of July 2023. TAFE + Tech Companies lead the way Kangan Institute is engaged with local Cremorne tech companies to develop a new industry co-designed model to integrate digital skills needed in the future of work. The Digital Traineeship is offering a software development program to prepare and integrate trainees into Junior/Associate Software Development roles. The Training structure comprises two key components, as illustrated below. Like to know more? Please get in touch with Laura Notman, Infoxchange or Andrew Roadknight, Kangan Institute.
Pictured from left: Daniel Delaway, Founder of The Archive, Aiden Rayner, Founder of Don’t Move Until You See It. Photo by Daniel Mahon State Library Victoria’s startup support service StartSpace has announced the recipients of the 2023 Lisa Ring and Family Scholarships program Aiden Rayner, founder of Don’t Move Until You See It, an online chess training platform which allows players to actively practice chess visualisation. Daniel Delaway, founder of The Archive, a platform for the preservation and sharing of human stories captured in cinematic video. Aiden and Daniel will each receive $10k seed funding, bespoke business coaching and StartSpace Loft Membership for six months, to support their early-stage businesses and grow their knowledge, skills and networks. Philanthropist Lisa Ring said The Archive and Don’t Move Until You See It are clever business ideas with broad appeal. “This is the second year of the scholarships and, once again, we were very impressed with the talented, passionate and dedicated business founders who applied,” she said. “Aiden Rayner and Daniel Delaway’s startups stood out and the way in which they planned how to best apply the scholarship funds demonstrated sound business planning which impressed me. “I am excited to see the progress that they make in 2023 and extend my sincere congratulations to them both.” State Library Victoria CEO Paul Duldig said it was wonderful to be able to support Victorian entrepreneurs. “StartSpace offers Victoria’s early-stage business founders vital resources including practical guidance, workshops and access to coworking spaces.” “It’s terrific to see our StartSpace community grow and, with the generous support of Lisa Ring and her family, to help new business ideas get off the ground.” Aiden Rayner said the scholarship will allow Don’t Move Until You See It to reach its potential and improve people’s chess games. “Visualisation is the skill that separates the Grandmasters from the amateurs and my platform helps people nail this winning technique.” “Don’t Move is building momentum. The scholarship means I can power ahead with confidence, get the business self-sufficient and build it to the scale I know it can reach.” Daniel Delaway is looking forward to accessing mentorship and seed funding for The Archive. “StartSpace will give me a great network to bounce around ideas, be surrounded by, and learn from like-minded entrepreneurs. The scholarship will help us move ahead on our roadmap from a physical studio in Melbourne to an international platform”. Aiden Rayner and Daniel Delaway will commence their scholarships in January 2023. The Scholarships program Watch this short video featuring Aun Ngo from StartSpace to learn more about the scholarships and some tips for applying. ------ Originally published 14 December 2022 Chess super coach and cinematic video-biographies win Lisa Ring and family scholarships at State Library Victoria