[May 03, 2018] |
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Fourth-annual Battle of the Interns Moves to Boston TechJam, Presented by MassTLC and Kronos
For the first time in its history, the annual Battle
of the Interns will be part of Boston
TechJam, presented by MassTLC with founding partner Kronos
Incorporated. Interns and co-ops from Massachusetts' most innovative
technology companies will compete in a scavenger hunt throughout Boston
on Thursday, June 14, concluding at TechJam on City Hall Plaza, where
interns will join the 8,000-person block party festival that celebrates
the region's innovation economy.
News Facts
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Founded by Kronos (News - Alert) in 2015, the annual Battle of the Interns event
celebrates Massachusetts' continued passion for innovation, education,
and technology while cultivating the next generation of leaders. By
merging the competition with Boston TechJam, hosted by MassTLC,
interns will have free access to the area's premier networking event
celebrating a mutual passion for innovation and technology leadership.
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This year's teams of interns - from leading technology companies such
as Cadence Design Systems (News - Alert), Inc., Carbon Black, Epsilon, Kronos, and
MathWorks - will race through the streets of Boston on a scavenger
hunt competition to test their intelligence, ingenuity, endurance, and
teamwork skills.
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The winning intern team will win $3,000 to be donated to a charity of
their choice, while the top three teams based on accumulated scavenger
hunt points will be recognized at an award ceremony to kickoff Boston
TechJam.
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The 2018 Battle of the Interns will host interns and attendees
representing dozens of colleges and universities from around the
country. Competitors and spectators will also have the opportunity to
network with technology professionals and business leaders at this
year's Boston TechJam event, which is anticipated to host more than
8,000 at City Hall Plaza.
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Boston TechJam is a showcase and accelerator for new ideas and
world-class innovations coming out of Massachusetts. The event brings
together early stage companies, entrepreneurs, students, established
enterprises, venture capitalists, and artists to celebrate the
region's technology, ingenuity, and culture. Boston TechJam is
supported by Autodesk (News - Alert), Cengage, Chewy, Everbridge, Kronos, Liberty
Mutual, MathWorks, OSRAM, The Predictive Index, and PTC, while
founding collaborators include Arxan Technologies (News - Alert), MassTLC, East Coast
Catalyst, Pretty Instant, Influence Central, and SHIFT Communications.
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Boston
TechJam Battle of the Interns will commence Thursday, June 14 at
Boston City Hall Plaza, with opening ceremonies beginning at 2:15 p.m.
and the scavenger hunt starting at 2:30 p.m.
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The last day to register intern teams for the competition is May 15
and each intern participant will receive free admission to Boston
TechJam.
Supporting Quotes
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David Almeda, chief people officer, Kronos
"We're thrilled
to see something that started as a Kronos-only event in our parking
lot five short years ago rise to new heights by partnering with
MassTLC at Boston TechJam. The annual Battle of the Interns event has
quickly become a tradition that provides the next generation of
technology leaders with a unique opportunity to grow, network, and
share their passions. We're proud to have one of the most respected
intern programs in the region. Merging the event with Boston TechJam
gives our college-aged Kronites and others competing a chance to gain
a deeper knowledge on our tech economy, access to new career
opportunities, and exposure to different organizations - all intended
to help them discover their future career paths."
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Christine Nolan, co-founder of Boston TechJam and MassTLC sr.
director of communities
"The Boston region has some of the
brightest technology and business students, and connecting that group
to the area's innovation ecosystem is a big part of our mission.
Bringing Battle of the Interns to Boston TechJam is the perfect
platform to get this area's future entrepreneurs and leaders exposed
to all the amazing companies and opportunities here, and to see
firsthand how dynamic our tech culture is. There's no better place to
build or be part of growing a business."
Supporting Resources
About Battle of the Interns
Battle of the Interns celebrates Massachusetts' passion for innovation,
education, and technology leadership. Kronos founded Battle of the
Interns in 2015, born out of the company's commitment to inspiring the
next-generation workforce. The event brings together top tech talent in
a friendly competition of brains and brawn presented by MassTLC in
partnership with Kronos.
About Kronos Incorporated
Kronos is a leading provider of workforce management and human capital
management cloud solutions. Kronos industry-centric workforce
applications are purpose-built for businesses, healthcare providers,
educational institutions, and government agencies of all sizes. Tens of
thousands of organizations - including half of the Fortune 1000®
- and more than 40 million people in over 100 countries use Kronos every
day. Visit www.kronos.com.
Kronos: Workforce Innovation That Works.
About MassTLC
As the largest and most powerful technology association in the region,
MassTLC's mission is to accelerate growth and innovation in the
Massachusetts technology industry. For more than 30 years, MassTLC has
served as the premier network for thousands of companies and
entrepreneurs seeking valuable connections.
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