© 2014 IBM Corporation IBM Academic Initiative System z Don Resnik – IBM Academic Initiative, Overall Program Manager Troy D Crutcher – IBM Academic Initiative,

© 2014 IBM Corporation

IBM Academic Initiative System z

Don Resnik – IBM Academic Initiative, Overall Program ManagerTroy D Crutcher – IBM Academic Initiative, Global Contest Project ManagerPaul Newton – IBM Academic Initiative, IT Specialist


What is the IBM Academic Initiative?

A skills initiative – An IBM program that partners with academic institutions worldwide to build a pipeline of skilled students for the IT jobs of tomorrow and skills for a smarter planet.

Membership in the IBM Academic Initiative is free and open to individual faculty members.

ibm.com/university/academicinitiative


Cross Organizations AI z Core Team

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Don Resnik

Troy Crutcher

Paul Newton

STG Development(James Ground, Amy Bildzok, Maria Boonie)

ISV / AI Programs (Larry Ghearing, Kathy Bennett, Don Boulia)

System z Marketing & Strategy(Mark Anzani, Mike Desens, Ross Mauri)

• WW Program

• Enables Schools

• Assists Clients

• Grows Ecosystem

• Enables z Growth

• Removes Skills Issues

• Assists Sellers & BPs

• Marketing Content

Mission


Since its inception in 2003, the program has grown significantly benefiting schools, students, and clients

Market place demand for enterprise systems resources over the last decade has remained strong

Our clients have expressed continued interest in expanding the program to ensure a healthy ecosystem

Since its inception in 2003, the program has grown significantly benefiting schools, students, and clients

Market place demand for enterprise systems resources over the last decade has remained strong

Our clients have expressed continued interest in expanding the program to ensure a healthy ecosystem

ProgramInvestment$10M+ overin 10 years

Professional Connections9 Communities

Growth64K+Students

Over 1K Schools in 67 countries

Job CandidatesOver 4,200 Job Seekers

Corporate Engagement

360+ companies actively recruiting

IBM zEnterprise Academic InitiativeKey Milestones & Results in Our Journey


WW School enablementCurriculum, Contests,T3s, Certifications, Job BoardWebsite, Tech support

InfrastructureLoaner Systems, Hubs, IIC Dallas, Software, zPDT

Ecosystem Awareness Press, Analysts, Events, Conferences, Awards, Sponsorships(constant drumbeat)

Marketing Materials for Clients, Educators, Sellers, Ambassadors

Client Skills Service Roundtables, Briefings, Training Alternatives, Resumes, Professor Introductions, Help Desk, Resources, Certification Coupons, Contest system for clients

Global Supportfor community initiatives that drive z skills

FIE skills ExamplesLinux and z/OS

Client Skills and Academic Initiatives

Differentiator


Resources for Educators

The Academic Initiative is NOT a predefined program.

It is designed for flexibility.

Use what you want when you want it.

Program membership– 10 minutes (ibm.com/university/systemz)

Remote access to IBM Mainframe systems– Full software stack available on hub systems– WW coverage and support– System customization according to skills

Thousands of software products available for download

Access to course materials– Modules to full semester – Foundational to advanced topics– Applicable to multiple computing disciplines– Presentations, textbooks, labs, exams– Teach as is or integrate into existing curricula

Ongoing Faculty skills development– Seminars and workshops– Calendar of events

Connections with the community– Roundtable– Participating schools


Enterprise System Courses

Foundational PrinciplesAn Introduction to the Mainframe - Large Scale Commercial ComputingAn Introduction to the Mainframe - Networking*An Introduction to the Mainframe - Security*An Introduction to the Mainframe - z/OS Basics*

Operating SystemsAn Introduction to the New Mainframe - z/VSE BasicsIntroduction to z/VMLinux on System z z/OS UNIX System Services

User InterfacesEnterprise Server Storage Management - VSAMISPF z/OS Basic Interfaces

Programming LanguagesCOBOL Learning ModulesEnterprise Server Assembler Language Coding Enterprise Server Introduction to Programming JCLIntroduction to the COBOL Language

Information, Data, and Transaction ManagementDB2 9 for z/OS Advanced System and Disaster Recovery DB2 9 for z/OS Application Data Recovery DB2 9 for z/OS Application Performance and Tuning DB2 9 for z/OS Application Programming WorkshopDB2 9 for z/OS Database Administration Part 1 DB2 9 for z/OS Database Administration Part 2 DB2 9 for z/OS Implementation Workshop DB2 9 for z/OS System AdministrationDB2 9 for z/OS System Performance Analysis and TuningDB2 9 for z/OS Utilities for Database AdministratorsDB2 for z/OS Application DevelopmentDB2 for z/OS Fundamentals DB2 for z/OS Query Optimization and Performance Tuning DB2 Family Fundamentals IMS Fundamentals DB2 SQL Workshop for Experienced UsersIntroduction to IMS z/OS and DB2 Basics for DB2 for z/OS DBA Beginners *available in audio version

TestIntroduction to Enterprise Systems Testing Application DevelopmentDeveloping COBOL with Rational Developer for System z V8.0e-business with WebSphere Application Server for z/OSEssentials of Rational Team Concert for System z V2.0 Rational Developer for System z Learning Modules

OtherEnterprise Server Data ManagementEnterprise Server Transaction ManagementMini Boot Campz/OS Advanced Topics*z/OS Emerging Technologies*


Dallas ISV Center

Marist

College

Universityof

Arkansas

SyracuseUniversity

NC A&T TongjiUniversity

zSoftware and Services for Campus Resident System z

Robert Morris UniversityColumbus State UniversityWest Texas A&MGlobal Online Learning (Australia)DeVry UniversitySan Jose State UniversityCegep de Thetford (Canada)Long Island UniversityUniversity of Maryland Eastern ShoreUniversity of North Texas

Ryerson University (Canada)Denmark Technical UniversityUniversity of RedlandsPolytechnic School of Carlos III UniversityNotre Dame UniversityFairmont State UniversityIllinois State UniversityUniversity of Malaysia (Pahang)Vellore Institute of Technology (India)

Master the Mainframe ContestsUSA/CanadaWorld Championship 2013All Countries World Championship 2016 +

Student/Professor access - z/OS, z/VM, Linux on z, and z/TPF

Access provided to many other universities


2014 IBM Enterprise Systems Educator Conference June 2 - 4 - Hosted at Robert Morris University (Pittsburgh, PA)

The IBM Academic Initiative; along with Robert Morris University, is excited to sponsor and invite you to this no cost, face-to-face enterprise systems educator seminar. Introduce your students to the most secure computing platform, most current state-of-the-art hardware - the "cloud in a box" - the IBM System z. Attend engaging workshops taught by leading university professors Engage in hands-on workshops and lab exercises Meet other professors from around the country to explore new ideas Agenda Topics (subject to change)

Strategies for Implementing System z into the Curriculum Employer Panel - Demands for Young Professionals from Fortune 500 Companies Enterprise Security Framework - What can you Teach your Students Introducing COBOL and the Mainframe How to Integrate DB2 Using RDz into your Curriculum How to Integrate zOS and RD Traveler into your Curriculum How to Integrate WebSphere and MQ into your Curriculum Introducing "Mobile to Mainframe with Worklight" into your Curriculum What Big Data means to you What can the IBM Academic Initiative Program do for you


Academic Initiative System z – School Profiles (NEW)

ibm.com/university/systemzibm.com/university/systemz


School Profiles – Connecting clients with schools and studentsAccess profiles on:

System z participating schools page

- Select the ‘Profile’ link

ibm.com/systems/z/education/academic/schools_na.html

IBM Connections

- Search Public folders- Use keyword ‘Academic initiative’- Locate profiles by geography ibm.com/connections/files/app#/public Individual and Master global profile

- School classifications- Visual mapping


The IBM System z Academic Initiative

Binghamton University NY [email protected]

California State at Dominquez Hills [email protected]

Cegep De Thetford Quebec [email protected]

Columbus State U, GA [email protected]

DeVry University [email protected]

Eastern Illinois University [email protected]

Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ [email protected]

Fairmont State University, WV [email protected]

Illinois State University [email protected]

Marist College, NY [email protected]

North Carolina A&T University [email protected]

Northern Illinois University [email protected]

Pace University NY [email protected]

Southeast Community College, NE [email protected]

Robert Morris University, PA [email protected]

Rochester Institute of Technology [email protected]

Ryerson University Toronto [email protected]

New York Institute of Technology [email protected]

Syracuse University, NY [email protected]

University of Arkansas [email protected]

University of MD Eastern Shore [email protected]

University of North Texas [email protected]

University of South Carolina [email protected]

West Texas A&M University [email protected]

Widener University PA [email protected]

Over 1000 schools

Using the z AI program

Over 1000 schools

Using the z AI program

These 25 schools in North America have taken mainframe education to the next level – - multiple courses

- certificate programs

- minors

- concentrations.

These 25 schools in North America have taken mainframe education to the next level – - multiple courses

- certificate programs

- minors

- concentrations.


Resources for Students

Membership is NOT required for students.

Participate in IBM sponsored contests

– ibm.com/university/students/contests/

– Master the Mainframe (No experience necessary)

Launch your career

– Job Board - SystemzJobs.com

– IBM jobs: ibm.com/university/students/jobs/

Validate your skills and get recognized

– System z Mastery test

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IBM Master the Mainframe Contest

• Runs in the fall semester• Hands-on contest for university and

High school students• No experience necessary• Remote logon from dorms, apartments, labs• Increasing difficulty, increasing prize levels

– Part 1: 1-2 hours to complete, win a T-shirt– Part 2: 10-20 hours to complete, win IBM Prize Pack– Part 3: Weeks to months to complete, win a tablet computer and a trip to an IBM

mainframe lab

Worldwide totals: 10 years, 38 countries, 76,000+ students!Worldwide totals: 10 years, 38 countries, 76,000+ students!

ibm.com/systems/z/masterthemainframe


How the Master the Mainframe Contest Works

Part one: Breaking the iceIBM will provide contestants with screenshots and directions to guide students on exactly what to do. This helps acquaint each contestant with navigating the mainframe user interface, introduce them to basic mainframe concepts, and get each student more comfortable with different aspects of the mainframe.

Part two: Practical experienceUtilizing the skills each contestant learned in Part One, the students will perform extensive programming (advanced commands, system setup, and advanced system navigation) and application developing (C, JAVA, COBOL, assembler and REXX) tasks, as well as hands-on experience with multiple operating systems (Linux on System z, z/VM, z/OS, z/TPF).

Part three: Real-world challengeThis is the most challenging stage and requires the contestants to work over weeks and months. Tasks from this stage are taken from real life situations encountered by experienced systems programmers, along with challenges designed to identify the contestants with the most drive and determination.

The IBM Master the Mainframe contest is an exciting opportunity for students to gain real-world experience using enterprise computing skills. Hosted at high schools, colleges and universities all over the world, this unique mainframe computing contest is designed to equip students with mainframe knowledge, and challenge their skills in a hands-on coding experience.

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, increasing with difficulty as the contest progresses. Students just need to bring drive and competitive spirit, and they will be ready to compete. With a growing demand for a new generation of enterprise computing professionals, participation in Master the Mainframe contests could give students the career edge they need.


MTM Country Contests – Past and Present (As of October 22nd 2014)

16

Country

Contest Dates(If multiple, list)

Argentina 2011, 2012, 2014

Australia 2008 - 2012

Austria 2012, 2014

Benelux 2007, 2014

Bolivia 2011, 2012, 2014

Brazil 2007 - 2014

Canada 2005 - 2014

Chile 2011, 2012, 2014

China 2011 - 2014

Colombia 2011, 2012, 2014

Denmark 2007

Ecuador 2011, 2012, 2014

Finland 2007

France 2010

Germany 2011, 2012, 2014

India 2012, 2013

Kazakhstan 2011

Mexico 2010 - 2012

Netherlands 2010

1. Since 2005 to Oct 2014. 2. Some contests were run with multiple countries as a bundle. 3. Some countries have held contests multiple times as indicated

Country

Contest Dates(If multiple, list)

Norway 2007

Paraguay 2011, 2012, 2014

Peru 2011, 2012, 2014

Poland 2012, 2013

Puerto Rico 2013 - 2014

Russia 2011, 2012

Spain 2012, 2014

Sweden 2007

Switzerland 2011, 2012, 2014

Taiwan 2009 – 2012

Thailand 2007

Turkey 2011

Ukraine 2011, 2012

United Kingdom 2006 -2014

United States 2005 - 2014

Uruguay 2011, 2012, 2014

Venezuela 2011, 2012, 2014


IBM zEnterprise Academic InitiativePrevious Master the Mainframe Winner Turns Pro

West Texas A&M University

Computer Science Graduate

Professor Haiduk ([email protected]

Master the Mainframe Contest2010 winner, 3537 participants549 schools

Courses on the New Mainframe

A career I never imagined

2012 Hire at FidelityOperating Systems Programmer

West Texas A&M University

Computer Science Graduate

Professor Haiduk ([email protected]

Master the Mainframe Contest2010 winner, 3537 participants549 schools

Courses on the New Mainframe

A career I never imagined

2012 Hire at FidelityOperating Systems Programmer


IBM MTM World Championship –March 10th - April 8th

Top students in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Business from around the world will convene to compete in this premiere zEnterprise programming challenge. Winning presentations will be judged by a panel of corporate & academic leaders. Participants will have a unique opportunity to network with executives and thought leaders across the IT industry.

Program Schedule

March 4th Press Release

March 10th Kick Off!

March 10th to April 4th Remote Challenges

March 17th, 24th, 31st Leaderboard

April 7th Final Competition IBM Client Briefing Ctr 590 Madison Ave, NYC

Students, Judges, Press Capacity: 70 Seats

April 8th Recognition IBM Mainframe50 Event 583 Park Avenue

Learn More!

Warm Up Stretches

IBM Master the Mainframe World Championship

Inspiration: Why it All Matters




Use IBM’s Job Board - SystemzJobs.com

Benefits of using SystemzJobs.com

Free, secure, and easy to use

Fast access to mainframe jobs and talent

Global

Getting started

Follow these steps at SystemzJobs.com to get started:

1. Create a secure account

2. Post or Search for jobs

3. Connects students and industry

Sponsored by the IBM Academic Initiative, System z

Visit: ibm.com/university/systemz

Lets employers post detailed job requirements for job seekers of all experience levels to review and applyGlobal pool of talent specializing in mainframe technology, including both students and experienced professionals

Lets employers post detailed job requirements for job seekers of all experience levels to review and applyGlobal pool of talent specializing in mainframe technology, including both students and experienced professionals


Building credentials – Entry level proficiency examsIBM System z Mastery Exam Audience – Students studying enterprise

systems and industry professionals new to the platform

– Cost - $95– 4,109+ students from 43 countries

Available at Pearson VUE locations

Avenue for students to validate Enterprise Computing knowledge and distinguish themselves from other job candidates

Industry feedback: Valuable measurement of ‘Entry Level Criteria’

Resources– Based on the

Introduction to Mainframes: z/OS Basics

Learn more at– ibm.com

/developerworks/university/systemz/masterytest/

– ibm.com/certify/mastery_tests/ovrZ05.shtml

No cost offering to Academic Initiative members and their

students


University and High School Tours of IBM POK Site

Eastern Connecticut State University- AITP Chapter members- Advanced topics using enterprise systems- WebSphere/COGNOS, cloud computing, internet applications, global collaboration, and intellectual property- Master the Mainframe Contest participation- Tour: Manufacturing Floor, System Test tour, Cloud computing (Frank DeGilio)

Salesian High School, Rochelle, NY- 20 Students- Master the Mainframe Contest participation- Tour: Manufacturing Floor, System Test tour


Resources for Industry professionals

Locate schools teaching enterprise systems to recruit new talentSchool List

Partner with IBM to build new skills for your [email protected]

Advertise job opportunities to students and experienced professionalssystemzjobs.com

Use resources to assist with building internal employee skillsTraining Materials

Build credentials through Mastery Test Mastery Test

Stay connected with through communities and social media

Facebook

Use the Academic Initiative to build and locate skills


Partner with IBM to build new skills for your business

IBM will assist and enable a school of your choice to teach enterprise systems

Follow these steps:

1. Identify a school of your choice and ask yourself these questions:

- Where does your company recruit new talent today?

- Do you have an existing relationship with someone at a college or university?

- Don’t limit your thinking to Computer Science. Consider IT, MIS, IS, CSE and Business majors. IBM has courses and modules that can be included in various majors to expose students to enterprise systems thinking

2. Contact IBM at [email protected].


Internal Training Resources

http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/education/skills_coursematerials.html


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100% Instructor Led online

Systems programming and Application programming - 7 Certificate programs- 17 unique courses

Cost effective

Study at your convenience

Developed and taught with support from IBM Clients

Active learning include labs, virtual classroom discussion, and projects

Client Testimonials

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Systems Programming Track

z/OS Associate Certificate Introduction to z/OS and Major Subsystems z/OS Networking z/OS Securityz/OS Professional Certificate z/OS Advanced Topics z/OS Reliability, Availability, Serviceability and Problem Determination (RAS and PD) z/OS Emerging Technologiesz/OS Expert Certificate z/OS Installation DB2 Fundamentals z/OS Performance Fundamentals

Application Programming TrackCOBOL Certificate Introduction to z/OS and Major Subsystems Basic COBOL Programming Advanced COBOL Programming

IMS Certificate Introduction to z/OS and Major Subsystems IMS Fundamentals IMS Application Programming

Assembler Certificate Introduction to z/OS and Major Subsystems Basic Assembler Language Programming Advanced Assembler Language Programming

DB2 Certificate Introduction to z/OS and Major Subsystems DB2 Fundamentals DB2 Application Programming

Systems Programming Track

z/OS Associate Certificate Introduction to z/OS and Major Subsystems z/OS Networking z/OS Securityz/OS Professional Certificate z/OS Advanced Topics z/OS Reliability, Availability, Serviceability and Problem Determination (RAS and PD) z/OS Emerging Technologiesz/OS Expert Certificate z/OS Installation DB2 Fundamentals z/OS Performance Fundamentals

Application Programming TrackCOBOL Certificate Introduction to z/OS and Major Subsystems Basic COBOL Programming Advanced COBOL Programming

IMS Certificate Introduction to z/OS and Major Subsystems IMS Fundamentals IMS Application Programming

Assembler Certificate Introduction to z/OS and Major Subsystems Basic Assembler Language Programming Advanced Assembler Language Programming

DB2 Certificate Introduction to z/OS and Major Subsystems DB2 Fundamentals DB2 Application Programming

Marist College z/OS Online Classes for Clients

“I think these classes aren't only for system z professionals; I believe all our IT architects also would benefit taking this class. I wish I got this opportunity when I started as a system programmer 14 years ago. I guess I would have been much more efficient from start and also more cost efficient for the company!"


IBM zEnterprise Academic InitiativeBenefits Recognized by Corporations and Schools

“Discovering IBM’s Academic Initiative has been a critical success factor in building a lifeline to our future – a new base of Systems Engineers and Applications Developers who will continue to evolve our mainframe applications into flexible open enterprise solutions while maintaining high volume / high availability demands. Without the IBM Academic Initiative, perhaps we could have found students with aptitude – but participation in the Academic Initiative demonstrates a student’s interest in mainframe technology which, to us, translates to a wise long-term investment.“

-- Jeff Gill, Senior Business Leader, Switching Systems – Visa

For the past 18 months, Citigroup has actively pursued job creation opportunities in mainframe computing. IBM's Master the Mainframe Contest offers a great resource to secure candidates and helps the company get critical skills as quickly as possible.”

-- Martin Kennedy, Managing Director at Citigroup

“The IBM Academic Initiative has incredible resources to assist your School in exposing your students to this technology. I currently have 30 students in my mainframe class, and had to turn away about 15 due to space limitations. The placement in this space is incredible. Ten of my seniors (that I know of) already have offers in hand for mainframe jobs upon graduation, and it isn't even October yet.

-- Dr. Cameron Seay, NC A&T University

“A pioneer in mainframe education, Tongji University hosts a zEnterprise mainframe education center in Shanghai China. Seven mainframe courses were selected by the Ministry of Education China and IBM, promoted nationwide and shared worldwide for free. Over 400 students per year complete mainframe courses and graduates earn positions with IBM and its mainframe customers, including Chinese banks, Morgan Stanley, Citicorp Software, Atos Origin, First Data, State Street and Hi Sun etc. The students have proved themselves very competent in their fields and are highly welcomed by the employers.“

-- Dr. Zhen GAO, School of Software Engineering, Tongji

University, China


Marist College Instructor Led Online z/OS classes 647 students from 90 businesses

Accenture S.A.ABSA Bank ACG - Auto Club GroupADPAegon USAAetna, Inc. Aformatik Trng. & Consulting GmbH & Co.Archer Daniels MidlandASR Nederland N.V.Alcan Global ATI- North AmericaAmeritechAtlantic & Pacific Tea CompanyAuto ZoneBank of America Bank of TokyoBMC SoftwareBoston UniversityCentral Hudson Gas & Electric CIGNA HealthcareCitigroupCommonwealth Office of Technology, State of KY ConvergEx GroupComputer Sciences Corporation Credit SuisseDeere & Company (John Deere)Department of Veterans AffairsDepository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)Desert Sands Unified School District Donovan Data SystemsDW Installations

Outsourcing deTecnica deSistemas - Hardware

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System Partsearch

TechnologiesProgressive Insurance PSC Electrical ContractingReferrential SystemsRutgers University - Office of

ITSafenet Security, Inc.SAICScotia BankSears Holdings CorporationSecura Insurance Company Self Employed Consultant State Farm InsuranceSystemware, Inc. T. Rowe Price TAGTata ConsultingThomson Financial-

Transaction ServicesTjornin Consulting Pty, Ltd. University of Maryland

Eastern Shores (UMES) Unum GroupUSDA US TreasuryVerizonWachovia Bank Washington State

Department of Transportation

Wells Fargo

EMCEmirates AirlinesEveris OutsourcingFidelity InvestmentsGreat Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corp.Great West Life Assurance Company HandelsbankenIBMInsurance Services Offices (ISO) Internal Revenue ServiceJP Morgan ChaseKansas City Life Ins.KGKawasaki Motors Corp. USAKimline PropaneLiberty Mutual Insurance Company LexisNexisLouisiana Housing Fin Ag / Baton RougeM & T Bank Marist CollegeMarriott CorporationMassMutual Financial Group Merlin International – Veterans AffairsMetavante Mitchell MartinMortgage Guaranty Insurance CompanyNationwide Insurance Company New York UniversityNorfolk Southern CorporationNorthrup GrummanNYCE Payments Network LLC NYS Dept of Tax & FinOCIT, Sacramento Cty.


MOOCs – Massive Open Online Courses


What’s next…..

Get detailed profiles of schools teaching z

Grow more quality education programs in schools

Scale out to help more clients with skills Prioritize efforts based on clients and MIPS concentration in a region

Change the perception in the market about the complexity of deploying z - external proof points

Getting Started with Enterprise Systems (ESLMs)- New learning content / new to platform- Series of Mini modules- Secondary education pilot


Challenges we’re addressing

How to scale the program to:

– “Care and feed” the growing # of schools to drive more quality programs More z people to support educators

– Help more clients with skills concerns (high touch model) More z people to do what we do every day to help our clients

How to make it easier for our clients to see school content, connect with educators, and hire students

Show the market - clients that deployed z with no skills issues


The Next Generation of Enterprise Systems Talent

Thank You

IBM Enterprise Systems

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