45310: How To Find Talent Like Me In Z

Project and Program: Core Platform, z/OS Systems Programming, Professional Skills zNextGen

Tags: Proceedings, SHARE DC 2025, 2025

In this presentation, I will explore effective strategies for how companies can attract and engage with young talent with IBM Z technology. I’ll start by sharing a brief overview of my own background, including my decision to enter work in Z despite having no prior training. This personal experience will set the stage for a deeper discussion on what young professionals, like myself, seek during job and internship hunting. I will then outline actionable steps companies can take to appeal to the next generation of Z learners. This includes proactive marketing to universities through social media, career fairs, career services events, guest lectures, club partnerships, and hackathons. Additionally, I’ll highlight the importance of offering internships and job opportunities, particularly paid positions, to attract and retain young talent. Drawing from my own experience as a 20-year-old college student who attended summer SHARE in New Orleans, I’ll emphasize the value of such events and especially SHARE since student registration is free.

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