[Acm-announce] ITA Tech Challenge 2016!

[Jacqueline Tapia]

It’s that time again….



The weather changes, the leaves start to turn and a new school year begins
which can only mean one thing – the ITA Tech Challenge
<https://www.illinoistech.org/techchallenge> is back! Brought to you by the
Illinois Technology Association, this coding skills tournament brings
together students from 21 universities to compete head to head for the top
spot and coveted first place prize of $5,000 (plus, bragging rights)!



You also will get the opportunity to interview with sponsoring
Chicago-based tech companies for internships and full time opportunities.
This year marks the 7th year of the ITA Tech Challenge and the competition
is fierce!



*Phase 1: Initial Challenge*

*UIC*

*Thursday, September 8*

*5:00 p.m. CST*


*CS Lab SEL-E 2254**Pizza and beverages will be provided*

You will have two hours to complete the Challenge and you can code in any
language. *Don’t forget to bring your laptop and a digital version of your
resume! You will need to upload your resume in order to access the
Challenge.*

*Phase 2: Final Challenge*

The Top 50 scorers out of all participating universities will be invited to
Chicago to compete for the ultimate prize, $5,000, and interview with
sponsoring companies.

November 4-5, 2016

Downtown Chicago



*If you would like to take the initial Challenge and participate, **sign up
here* <https://secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/Form.aspx?fid=1267155>*.*



*Questions? Reach out to Trisha Degg, Director of Talent Programs at ITA
at **trisha at illinoistech.org* <trisha at illinoistech.org>


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Jackie Tapia
Vice President of the ACM, University of Illinois at Chicago Chapter
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