2013 IBM Master the Mainframe Contest

Learn how to master the mainframe!

This IBM competition lets students take charge of a world-class computing platform and showcase their talents, while earning great prizes and learning sought-after enterprise computing skills.  No prior experience with mainframes is necessary.

2013 IBM Master the Mainframe Contest: It’s on for the 9th year!
• US & Canada Master the Mainframe Contest launches on Oct 7
          – Hands-on contest for high school, college and university students
          – No experience necessary
          – Remote logon from dorms, apartments, labs
          – Registration open now!
• Increasing difficulty, increasing prize levels
          – Part 1: 1-2 hours to complete, win a T-shirt
          – Part 2: 10-20 hours to complete, win $100 in IBM gear
          – Part 3: Weeks to months to complete, win a tablet and an expenses-paid trip
• Student Mainframe Contests run in 33 countries since 2005

Why should students compete in a Mainframe Contest?  Prizes! 
The prizes up for grabs in the 2013 Master the Mainframe Contest include:

• Google Nexus 10 tablet computers
• Master the Mainframe swag, including hoodies, messenger bags and more
• Trips to the mainframe lab in Poughkeepsie, NY
• Custom Master the Mainframe T-shirts

Experience! Today's mainframes are growing in popularity and require a new generation of mainframe experts. This contest is designed to equip students with basic skills to make them more competitive for jobs in the enterprise computing industry. Participation in the Master the Mainframe Contest could give you the edge you need.

To help employers connect with the best mainframe students, contestants are encouraged to check out the jobs posted on the new System z job board at Systemzjobs.com.

WW Student Mainframe Contests: ibm.com/university/contest
US & Canada Facebook page: facebook.com/masterthemainframe
US & Canada homepage: contest-reg.dfw.ibm.com/contest/usaca.nsf

For questions, contact Michael Todd (todd@us.ibm.com)