IBM EXITE CAMP 2016 Introducing girls to the wonder and promise of careers in

technology and engineering.

IBM Ballarat in partnership with Federation University is once again hosting the

EXITE Camp for 2016. The objective of the camp is to show young women the

diverse range of career opportunities available in the fields of IT and engineering

through fun, hands on activities.

This year the camp will be held at Federation University over four days:

Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd September 2016

Students can register their interest via the link below:

http://www.123contactform.com/form-1845090/IBM-Ballarat-EXITE-Camp-2016-Expressions-Of-Interest

Registrations close on 15th August 2016

For further information, please contact IBM liaison: Kayla Macura 03 5338 5569 bexite@au1.ibm.com

Sponsored by Federation University, IBM Global Workforce Diversity

IBM EXITE CAMP 2016

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

Monday 21st September Tuesday 22nd September

9:00 - Girls arrive at Federation University 9:00 - Girls arrive at Federation University 9:15 - Welcome and Introduction 9:15 - Mobile App Design – Check In 9:30 - Icebreaker Games 9:45 - Bok Bok B‘Gerk – Design Activity 10:15 - Mobile App Design 10:30 - Morning Tea 10:45 - Morning Tea 10:45 - Bok Bok B‘Gerk – Design Activity 11:00 - Mobile App Design – Group Work 12:15 - Lunch 12:15 - Lunch 12:45 - Gaming Activity 12:45 - Depart for Earth Ed via Bus 3:30 - Girls picked up by parents 1:00 - Earth Ed Robotics 3:15 - Return to Federation University via Bus 3:30 - Girls picked up by parents

Wednesday 23rd September Thursday 24th September

7:45 - Girls arrive at Federation University 9:00 - Girls arrive at Federation University 8:00 - Travel to Melbourne 9:15 - Fun with Coding 9:45 - Arrive at IBM R&D Lab/morning tea 10:30 - Morning Tea 10:00 - Watson Cognitive Student Advisor 10:45 - Mobile App Design - Presentation 10:25 - Wheeled Drone 11:30 - Guest Mentor 10:50 - Brain Inspired Computing 12:15 - Lunch 11:15 - Genomics 1:00 - Speed Mentoring 11:40 - Real Time Analytics on Social Media 2:15 - Arrival of parents and guests 12:05 - Lunch 2:30 - Closing Ceremony and Presentations 12:30 - Visual Social Media Exposure 3:15 - Afternoon Tea with parents and guests 12:55 - The Network Game 3:30 – Camp Close 2:00 - Meet the Researcher 2:30 - Board bus and depart for Ballarat 4:15 - Arrive at Federation University and girls picked up by parents

For further information, please contact IBM liaison: Kayla Turner 03 5338 5569 bexite@au1.ibm.com

Sponsored by Federation University, IBM Global Workforce Diversity

2016 IBM Ballarat EXITE CAMP ‘Technology Careers in Rural Australia’

Background In the summer of 1999, IBM initiated a pilot technology camp in the US and other countries staffed by IBM volunteers with technical backgrounds. The goal was simple: spark the interest of high school students so they continue taking the technology classes that will position them for future careers in these fields. One of the pilots was in Ballarat where there was a one day seminar with a number of Ballarat year 9 school girls.

The EX.I.T.E. Camp program has grown tremendously since it was launched in 1999 at IBM and annually there are over 50 camps being held around the world! New York, Moscow, Dublin, Paris, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Ballarat to name a few. Description The IBM EX.I.T.E camp program is a four day camp experience for students who study in Ballarat and surrounding areas. Potential students are nominated by their teachers, careers and pathways advisors. Throughout the four day camp, up to 30 young students learn about technology and engineering from IBM and other external volunteers through fun, hands-on activities. The students will have exposure to the diverse range of career choices in technology and engineering at an IBM workplace and other external providers as well as gaining insight into university life. The IBM EX.I.T.E Camp is proudly supported by Federation University Australia. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Key points of interest Cost: There is no cost associated with EXITE camp Transport: A parent or guardian will be responsible for transportation to and from the

camp pick up location each day. Transport will be provided by IBM for field trips during the camp.

Accommodation: While the IBM EXITE camp runs over 4 days, it is a day camp and the girls go

home at the end of each day’s activities. There is no accommodation provided. The camp is at the beginning of the September school holidays therefore a short family holiday or approaching friends and family in Ballarat is a good solution if accommodation is required.

EXITE Camp proposed activities: Activities to experience technology include Earth Ed robotics program, IBM

Watson Data Analytics and Cognitive Computing, IT in online business with a local business owner, a visit to the IBM Research & Development laboratory in Melbourne, coding/testing activity and other university based hands on activities.

EXITE camp highlights: Fun with technology Build interest in technology careers Careers day with mentors, University students & researchers Unique experience with leading technology professionals What can parents and teachers do? Teachers and parents can join in at afternoon tea and the closing ceremony on

the final day. Teachers, if you would like to be more involved please call the IBM contact listed on page 2.

2016 IBM Ballarat EXITE CAMP - KEY INFORMATION

Dates: Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd September 2016 Camp Location: Federation University (Mt Helen) Schools Invited to Participate: Ballarat and District secondary schools Year 8 & 9 female students Applications: Expressions of Interest forms can be returned via

http://www.123contactform.com/form-1845090/IBM-Ballarat-EXITE-Camp-2016-Expressions-Of-Interest

Someone from the EXITE team will then contact parents or guardians to

confirm interest and gather email and postal address. Authorisation forms will be forwarded to the successful candidates and must

be completed and returned by 5th September 2016.

Arrangements for refreshments: Refreshments and lunch provided each day. Field Trips: We are planning field trips to: IBM Research & Development Laboratory, Melbourne Earth Ed, Mt Clear Most other activities will be based out of Federation University however more

field trips may be added as activities are confirmed closer to date

Special Sessions for participants and their families and teachers:

Parent/Teacher/Mentor Chat session 02:15 – 02:30 pm Thursday 22nd September 2016

(Opportunity for parents and teachers to meet IT professionals) Camp Closing Ceremony 2.30 – 3.30 pm Thursday 22nd September 2016 Federation University, Mt Helen Campus Refreshments will be provided Details to follow Key contacts for more information: Contact IBM for any further information Kayla Macura - 03 5338 5569 bexite@au1.ibm.com