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Connectech Coding To Hold Open House Event
Connectech Coding is getting set to hold an open house event for the public on December 13, with a number of activities planned. A spokesperson said, “Connectech Coding, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide and fostering technological innovation in our communities, is inviting the community to join us for a... Read more of this article
Connectech Partners With SecureAcademy
Connectech Coding Bermuda said they are “thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Check Point a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, through Check Point’s SecureAcademy program. A spokesperson said, “Check Point’s SecureAcademy is renowned for its commitment to providing global cybersecurity education... Read more of this article
Bermuda Robotics To Compete In Global Olympics
The Bermuda National Robotics Team will be competing in the FIRST Global National Robotics Olympics in Singapore. A spokesperson said, “The excitement was high as the Bermuda National Robotics Team, proudly representing Connectech Coding, embarked on a journey of innovation and competition last night. The team left Bermuda en route to the FIRST... Read more of this article
Connectech Announce Leadership Transitions
Connectech Coding announced that their founder Coral Wells will be transitioning to the role of Board Chair, and Sloane Johnson will serve as the Interim Executive Director, starting on October 2nd. A spokesperson said, “Connectech Coding [Charity #997], a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide and fostering technological... Read more of this article
Connectech Coding Wins UK Training Award
Corporate Vision Magazine highlighted the winners of the 2023 Education and Training Awards, with Connectech Coding earning the top honor as the ‘Leading Providers of After-School Tech Coding Enrichment Experiences in 2023’. A spokesperson said, “Corporate Vision believes that education is the cornerstone of evolution and that we each rely... Read more of this article
Rian Michelsen Attends UX Design Course
The Department of Workforce Development, in partnership with Connectech, provided Rian Michelsen with the opportunity to participate in a UX design immersive course by General Assembly. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP. MP. attended a Technology Apprentice Presentation highlighting... Read more of this article
Bermuda Robotics Team To Compete In Geneva
Members of the Bermuda Robotics Team are travelling to Switzerland to compete in the first Global Robotics Olympics this month. A spokesperson said, “Six of our 22 members of our Bermuda Robotics Team are travelling to compete in the first Global Robotics Olympics being held in Geneva, Switzerland from October 11th to 16th. “Connectech Coding... Read more of this article
Coral Wells Earns CaribbWIIN Recognition Award
Bermuda’s Coral Wells earned an Honorary Special Recognition Award for “outstanding achievements, tenacity, and commitment capable of impacting the lives of humankind for the better” during the Caribbean Women Inventors & Innovators [CaribbWIIN] event in Antigua and Barbuda. In May, female leaders from around the world gathered to... Read more of this article
DWD, Connectech Offer Digital Literacy Program
The Department of Workforce Development recently partnered with Connectech to “provide job seekers with the opportunity to refresh and develop necessary IT skills to increase their employability.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Digital Literacy Training Programme provided participants with upskilling and reskilling in the Microsoft... Read more of this article
Minors Selected To Attend Virtual Coding Camp
CedarBridge Academy student Priel Minors was selected to participate in a weeklong “BioCoding at Home” course offered virtually by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s DNA Learning Center. A spokesperson said, “Priel Minors, 16, a senior school student at CedarBridge Academy, was chosen by educators at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences... Read more of this article
Connectech Gears Up For Robotics Competition
Connectech is inviting “anyone interested in robotics, engineering, and technology who has passion, can be dedicated, committed and disciplined enough to represent the Island internationally at the Fourth Annual First Global robotics competition in 2020.” A spokesperson said, “Fresh off the heels of their successful debut at the 2019... Read more of this article
Students To Compete In Robotics Competition
A team of local students is preparing to represent Bermuda at the third annual First Global robotics competition. A spokesperson said, “Five students will battle it out Olympics-style against 186 other teams from around the world in Dubai next week October 24th – 27th. “This comes as “Dubai continues to cement its position as a global... Read more of this article
ConnecTech Offer JavaScript Boot Camp Training
Over the past few years, JavaScript has exploded in popularity, and this week ConnecTech hosted a week-long Intro to JavaScript Boot-camp led by software development guru Jayper Sanchez, who works with ConnecTech partner company AG Global Services in Toronto, Canada. Sanchez packs 20 years of software development experience specializing in web applications,... Read more of this article
ConnectTech End Of Year Coding Programme
ConnectTech’s public primary school coding programme, funded by Hamilton Insurance Group, concludes this month with a series of end of year showcases happening from Friday, June 7, 2019 to Thursday, June 20, 2019. Hamilton CEO Pina Albo pictured with students at Prospect Primary during one of their coding classes This year’s programme, which teaches... Read more of this article
Public Middle School Girls Drone Coding Camp
Connectech hosted its second all girls’ coding camp during the most recent half term school break, introducing public middle school girls to coding drones and hovercrafts at the tech incubator’s purpose-built space on Cedar Avenue in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “Thirteen girls from Bermuda’s public middle school system attended the one-week... Read more of this article
Cookhouse Pop-Up To Launch At ConnecTech
Toronto-based Insurance Innovation Lab is getting set to debut ‘Cookhouse Lab’ in Bermuda on September 28, “a one-of-a-kind open collaboration space that allows thought leaders and industry experts to come together to solve the toughest issues facing the insurance sector.” A spokesperson said, “By joining one of its accelerated... Read more of this article
