Stream: Virtual Room 6
Time: 16:15 - 17:00
The Eli Madison Memorial Mainframe Apprenticeship (EMMA) is an innovative training program addressing the critical skills gap in mainframe technology.. Established in 2024 EMMA provides an innovative model to enable the learning of mainframe skills. A community based initiative adjacent to industry and academia where learners explore the mainframe software land tools using real hardware. A variety of learning resources are deployed; supported by experienced mentors and other learners. - providing mutual aid. The ultimate goal being to engage employers and place entry level staff in mainframe roles.
An independent mainframe learning syndicate? A mentoring and employment community? A hive mind for entry level z skills? An open platform for entry level recruitment?
Join me and some knowledgable insider voices to discuss the EMMA approach to learning and its potential to offer a new route onto the platform.
Dr Herb Daly is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University ofWolverhampton. A passionate advocate for including System Z knowledge in the university curriculum, he was responsible forhis department joining the IBM Academic Initiative in February 2012. He is currently Chairman of the UKCMG, a user group for performance and capacity professionals. A recent convert to the mainframe cause, his previous roles in industry include Consultant, Software Designer,and Simulation Modelling specialist. He holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, a Masters degree in Software Engineering and Doctoral degree in Simulation Modelling. His most recently consulting work has been on succession planning and graduate retention.
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