This document promotes IBM Z and enterprise computing careers. It summarizes two speakers, Melissa Sassi and Shelly Meierarend, who discuss how IBM Z powers many technologies used in daily life. The document encourages students to join the IBM Z Student Hub to learn skills, network, and be showcased for potential careers in enterprise computing.

1. IBM Z
Kickstart
YOUR
Career
ENTERPRISE COMPUTING IS WHERE IT'S AT!

2. YOUR AWESOME SPEAKERS
Enterprise Computing Rock Stars
MELISSA SASSI
Chief Penguin, IBM Z
Student & Entrepreneur Experience
@mentorafrika
—IBM
Z
SHELLY MEIERAREND
IBM Z Client Academic Skills Leader
North America
@shellym_tweet

3. Hit me up on Twitter!
@mentorafrika
Melissa Sassi
Chief Penguin, IBM Z - Student & Entrepreneur Experience
CEO & Founder, MentorNations & XTP Hustle
Intrapreneur Entrepreneur Digital Skills
Advocate
Startup Boss Youth Engagement
Executive
Create. Make. Do.
No Handcuffs.
Make the
Impossible
Possible. No Hierarchies. Thrive Hive.
Be an AND, not an OR.

4. Hit me up on Twitter!
@shellym_tweet
Shelly Meierarend
IBM Z Client & Academic Initiative Skills Leader
North America
Future of Work Sales Executive The Chief Lover of Events Sponsor & Mentor
Master Planner Extreme Extrovert You Matter Volunteer Center of my Crew
Master your profession.

5. Have you ever heard of
IBM Z?
Do you think you have ever used
IBM Z before in your life?

6. Have you or
your parents
ever used an
ATM card?
BUT OF COURSE!

7. Have you
ever shopped
in a retail
store?
BUT OF COURSE!

8. Have you
ever stayed
in a hotel?
MOST LIKELY YES!

9. Have you
ever flown
in an
airplane?
MAYBE!

10. 23
of top 25 US retailers
92
of the top 100 worldwide
banks
23
out of 25 of the world's
largest airlines
10
out of 10 of the world's
largest insurers
IBM Z powers the world's leading businesses

11. The answer is now yes,
right?
IBM Z powers ATM cards, credit
cards, airline reservations, hotel
reservations, retail shopping & so
much more!
Now, have you used IBM Z?
IBM Z is EVERYWHERE around you!

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Tweets
18,000
Swipes
20,000
Snaps
63,000
Searches
1,200,000
Transactions
What happens in an
Internet second?

13. OPEN
IBM Z has a long history
with open source
technology!
Yes, open source!
ON
How on do you ask?
99.99999% of the time!
It's always on!
SECURE
The most secure solution
available!
Always secure!

14. WHAT COOL STUFF CAN YOU WORK ON?
So many awesome opportunities, right?!
1 2 3 4 5 6
Hybrid Cloud Confidential
Computing
Internet of
Things
Data &
Analytics
Artificial
Intelligence Blockchain

15. Enterprise Computing
What makes our jobs better than other
tech jobs?
Make more
money in
enterprise
computing
Salary
Have a better
work-life
balance in
enterprise
computing
Life Good Innovation Security
Ability to make
a social impact
and change the
world
Work on cutting
edge
technology
Your skills will
be in demand
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Want to kickstart your career
in tech? Have you ever thought
about enterprise computing?
Join students like me to
explore how you can learn,
network & showcase your skills.
LELLA HALLOUM
Z Ambassador
IBM Z Global Student Hub Senator
@LellaVi
Join us today: ibm.biz/studenthub

17. Learning from others around the world
has been extremely beneficial to me &
my journey into enterprise computing.
Join us! The IBM Z Student Hub is
filled with passionate students like
you.
MIKATEKO NGOBENI
Z Ambassador
@MikaNgobeni_
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Join us today: ibm.biz/studenthub

18. I continue to sharpen my skills
as I prepare for my career in
enterprise computing through
IBM Z's Student Hub. Join us on
your learning journey & land
your first job in tech!
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HARTANTO ARIO WIDJAYA
Z Ambassador
@tanto259
Join us today: ibm.biz/studenthub

19. SCORE SWAG
Giveaways for producing content coming
soon!
BUILD YOUR SKILLS
Learn the skills necessary to be prepared
for the future of work.
GET SHOWCASED
Share what you have learned & get
featured in IBM Z content and at events.
NETWORK
Connect with peers, experts, IBMers, and
the world.

20. Join us!
ibm.biz/studenthub