IBM Academic Ambassador Advocate
Issued by
IBM
The Badge Earner has demonstrated specific leadership skills in promoting IBM's skills initiatives at one or more academic institutions.
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Must be an employee of IBM
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A minimum number of 20 hours over one (1) academic year engaged in campus and/or virtual activities that promote IBM skills priorities with faculty and students
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AND
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Complete at least 2 advanced activities. The advanced activities are: Participating in local, Geo-approved activities; Mentoring student projects; Actively leading a hackathon / course / workshop that includes the IBM SkillsBuild
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Demonstrate knowledge of and support for the goals of IBM SkillsBuild for academia in the areas of skills development and faculty/student engagement - Host presentations with university representatives to present an overview of IBM SkillsBuild university offerings; Carry out trainings and learning sessions with IBM SkillsBuild courses and available technologies; Introduce and incentivize students and faculty to the use IBM SkillsBuild courses, software downloads and virtual events