Master the Mainframe contest

Application Deadline: 11:59pm PT, December 31st, 2018

IBM Master the Mainframe Contest is open globally to high school and college students to progressively teach mainframe skills in a real world enterprise computing environment. Employers from around the globe use this contest to seek out potential candidates for mainframe careers.

One of the largest student competition in the world has returned for its 14th year with new prizes and new challenges for students around the world. Win prizes while gaining unique skills that will land you a job at Fortune 500 companies around the world! No experience needed!!

Requirements:

Anyone who is currently a student at the high school or university level can compete — no experience is necessary.
The contest teaches the skills you’ll need and the competition difficulty increases as you progress through the contest phases.

Benefits:

Obtain unprecedented exposure to a wide variety of enterprise systems, software, and products.
Earn an Enterprise Computing Open Badge to put on your resume or social media pages so potential employers can easily find you.
Yup, that’s right – this is one competition that can even land you a job!

Prizes:

Part 1 “Learn the Basics” Prizes:

$25 gift card to 300 randomly chosen from first 2,000 completions

2 Part 2 “Practice” Prizes:

Cash Prizes
- $100 gift card to first 150 to complete
Exclusive QTUM Computer Webinar and Q&A Invite
- Invite to randomly chosen 25 from all those that finish Part 2 correctly

3 Part 3 “Real World Challenge” Prizes:

$2750 travel stipend & IBM Master the Mainframe Hoodie to the top 2 individuals from EACH region

4 Grand Prize

The top 3 individuals globally will receive a $1,000 USD prize pack

How to does it work:

Part 1: Learn the Basics
Meet the platform used by top companies around the world to run their most business critical applications. Learn how to access a user interface, the basic concepts of mainframe programing, and the fundamentals of what differentiates the mainframe from other platforms. IBM will provide step by step instructions to complete the challenges and set you up for success in Part 2.
Part 2: Practice
Continue your mainframe skills journey learning how to program with languages such as JAVA, C, COBOL and REXX. Learn JCL and assembly language to navigate the mainframe environment using advanced commands, system security tools and system navigation tools. Earn the Part 2 IBM Digital Badge to showcase your new skills to employers around the world.
Part 3: Real World Challenge
Dive even deeper into the mainframe using real life scenarios encountered by experienced systems programmers. Data Analytics, creative problem solving and knowledge gained in Part 1 and Part 2 challenges will help build out the final challenges. Part 3 will put contestants to the test and identify those with the most drive and determination to Master the Mainframe.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IBM Master the Mainframe Contest 2018/2019

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

In Spring 2015, IBM is running its first Master the Mainframe Contest for students across the Middle East & Africa.Master the Mainframe is an exciting opportunity for students to gain real-world experience using enterprise computing skills.

IBM Master the Mainframe contests are hosted around the world, bringing exciting, enterprise computing challenges to students in every corner of the globe. These contests allow students to take charge of a world-class computing platform and showcase their talents, while earning great prizes and gaining sought-after enterprise computing skills.

To compete in the Master the Mainframe contest, no experience with mainframes is necessary. In fact, the contest is designed for students with little or no mainframe experience. Students just need to bring drive and competitive spirit, and they will be ready to compete.

Who can compete?

Anyone is who is currently a student can compete (16 years of age or older) – no experience is necessary!

Eligible Countries:

Open to University students who are legal residents of below countries (ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES):

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Kuwait
Pakistan
UAE
Bahrain
Oman
Kenya
Nigeria
Angola
Egypt
Morocco
Senegal
Tunisia

Prizes
IBM is offering a number of prizes to students at the different stages of the contest:
– Backpacks
– Bluetooth headsets, speakers and
– Smart phones
– All paid expense trips to IBM MEA HQ in Dubai and IBM USA
– Career edge and visibility to IBM mainframe clients across key industries

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Master the Mainframe Contest

IBM Master the Mainframe Contest 2018/2019 for students across the Middle East & Africa (Funded to visit IBM regional office)

Part 1 “Learn the Basics” Prizes:

2015 IBM Master the Mainframe Contest for students across the Middle East & Africa