Microsoft Student Accelerator New Zealand

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**MSA 2026 Phase 1 Week 6 is now live!** 🎉

This week’s learning content focuses on practical industry skills, modern development workflows, deployment tools, testing, and AI-powered development support. 💪

👉🏻 **Week 6 Checklist – Software Development Stream**

1. Use a database with Minimal API, Entity Framework Core, and ASP.NET Core
2. Build Continuous Integration (CI) workflows using GitHub Actions
3. Build a containerized web application with Docker
4. Host a web application with Azure App Service
5. Introduction to software testing concepts

👉🏻 **Week 6 Checklist – Data Science Stream**

1. Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot tools
2. Building applications with GitHub Copilot Agent Mode
3. Using GitHub Copilot with Python

🔗 Access all Phase 1 materials here:
https://github.com/NZMSA/2026-Phase-1

💬 Need help or have questions? Join our Discord community — MSA Ambassadors are here to support you throughout the journey.

Keep learning, keep building, and keep challenging yourself — you’re gaining valuable real-world skills every week! 🚀✨

🚀 MSA 2026 – Phase 1 Week 5 is here!

We’re stepping into more practical and powerful skills this week — this is where things really start to come together 👀✨

📊 Data Science Stream

Explore how AI tools can support your workflow:

✨ Introduction to Copilot Spaces
✨ Using Advanced GitHub Copilot Features
✨ GitHub Copilot Across Environments (IDE, Chat, GitHub.com & CLI)
✨ Management & Customization Considerations

💻 Software Development Stream

🧠 Introduction to Transact-SQL (T-SQL)
🔍 Sorting & Filtering Data
🔗 Combining Tables with JOINs
✏️ Modifying Data using T-SQL

📘 Access Phase 1 materials here:
👉 https://github.com/NZMSA/2026-Phase-1

🔥 You’re already halfway through Phase 1 — keep the momentum going!

Whether you’re diving into AI tools or building your SQL skills, every step this week is bringing you closer to real-world impact 💡

💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments or join the discussion — our MSA Ambassadors are here to support you!

Let’s keep learning, building, and growing together 🚀🙌

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MSA 2026 Phase 1 Week 4 is now live! 🎉

You’ve made it to the final stretch of Phase 1 — amazing work so far! 💪 This week is all about strengthening your understanding and exploring key concepts in more depth.

⚠️ Note: This week does not include Microsoft Learn modules. Instead, you’ll focus on guided tutorials to deepen your learning.

👉🏻 Week 4 Checklist – Software Development Stream
• The Basics
• Everyday Types
• More on Functions
• Object Types
• Classes

👉🏻 Week 4 Checklist – Data Science Stream
• Responsible AI with GitHub Copilot
• Introduction to Prompt Engineering with GitHub Copilot

🔗 Access all Phase 1 materials here:
https://github.com/NZMSA/2026-Phase-1

💬 Need help or have questions? Join our Discord community — MSA Ambassadors are here to support you.

Finish strong and be proud of how far you’ve come — let’s complete Phase 1 together! 🚀✨

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MSA 2026 Phase 1 Week 3 is now live!🎉

You’ve made incredible progress so far — now it’s time to take things to the next level. Week 3 introduces more advanced topics to help you deepen your technical skills and broaden your understanding across both streams. 💪

👉🏻 Week 3 Checklist – Software Development Stream

1. Try TypeScript tool
2. TypeScript for the new programmer
3. TypeScript for JavaScript programmer

👉🏻 Week 3 Checklist – Data Science Stream

1. Train and evaluate clustering models
2. Introduction to computer vision concepts
3. Introduction to natural language processing with TensorFlow
4. Train and evaluate deep learning models

🔗 Access all Phase 1 materials here:
https://github.com/NZMSA/2026-Phase-1

💬 Need help or have questions? Join our Discord community — MSA Ambassadors are here to support you.

Keep learning, keep building, and keep growing — you’re doing amazing! 🚀✨

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Exciting news — MSA 2026 Phase 1 Week 2 is now live! 🎉

A huge well done to everyone who completed Week 1. Now it’s time to level up your skills and continue building momentum in Week 2! 💪

This week’s learning content is designed to help you gain more practical experience and deepen your understanding across both streams.

👉🏻 Week 2 Checklist – Software Development Stream

1. Get started with web development using Visual Studio Code
2. React Tutorial: Tic-Tac-Toe

👉🏻 Week 2 Checklist – Data Science Stream

1. Introduction to AI concepts
2. Explore and analyze data with Python
3. Train and evaluate regression models
4. Train and evaluate classification models

🔗 Access all Phase 1 materials here:
https://github.com/NZMSA/2026-Phase-1

💬 Need help or have questions? Join our Discord community — MSA Ambassadors are here to support you.

Keep learning, keep building, and keep growing with the MSA community! 🚀✨

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🎉 Exciting news — MSA 2026 Phase 1 is officially LIVE!

Welcome to the first stage of your MSA journey, where you’ll begin building valuable technical skills through a carefully curated Microsoft Learn curriculum. 🌟 Whether you're exploring technology for the first time or looking to strengthen your foundations, Phase 1 is designed to help you learn, grow, and gain practical knowledge.

This year, participants can choose from two exciting streams: Software Development and Data Science, each created to provide strong fundamentals for your future career journey.

👉🏻 **Week 1 Checklist – Software Development Stream**

1. Introduction to GitHub
2. Write your first C # code
3. Introduction to .NET
4. Create a new .NET project and work with dependencies
5. Introduction to .NET web development with ASP.NET Core
6. Build your first ASP.NET Core web app
7. Customize ASP.NET Core behavior with middleware

👉🏻 Week 1 Checklist – Data Science Stream

1. Get started building with Power BI
2. Get data in Power BI
3. Clean, transform, and load data in Power BI

🔗 More info on GitHub:
https://github.com/NZMSA/2026-Phase-1

📝 Haven’t signed up yet? Register now and join the journey!

💬 Need help or have questions? Join our Discord community — MSA Ambassadors are here to support you!

Let’s kick off MSA 2026 together — learn, build, and grow with the community! 🚀📚✨

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🎉 Exciting news — MSA 2026 Phase 1 is officially LIVE!

Welcome to the first stage of your MSA journey, where you’ll begin building valuable technical skills through a carefully curated Microsoft Learn curriculum. 🌟 Whether you're exploring technology for the first time or looking to strengthen your foundations, Phase 1 is designed to help you learn, grow, and gain practical knowledge.

This year, participants can choose from two exciting streams: Software Development and Data Science, each created to provide strong fundamentals for your future career journey.

👉🏻 **Week 1 Checklist – Software Development Stream**

1. Introduction to GitHub
2. Write your first C # code
3. Introduction to .NET
4. Create a new .NET project and work with dependencies
5. Introduction to .NET web development with ASP.NET Core
6. Build your first ASP.NET Core web app
7. Customize ASP.NET Core behavior with middleware

👉🏻 Week 1 Checklist – Data Science Stream

1. Get started building with Power BI
2. Get data in Power BI
3. Clean, transform, and load data in Power BI

🔗 More info on GitHub:
https://github.com/NZMSA/2026-Phase-1

📝 Haven’t signed up yet? Register now and join the journey!

💬 Need help or have questions? Join our Discord community — MSA Ambassadors are here to support you!

Let’s kick off MSA 2026 together — learn, build, and grow with the community! 🚀📚✨

🚀 MSA 2026 Phase 1 is Now Live! 🚀

The wait is over — Phase 1 of MSA 2026 has officially begun!🎉

This is your chance to start building strong foundations, grow your technical skills, and take the first step in your MSA journey.

📘 Access the Phase 1 materials and tasks here:
👉 https://github.com/NZMSA/2026-Phase-1

We encourage everyone to explore the content carefully and complete the required tasks on time. Every step you take now will help set you up for success in the next phases. 💪

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the team.

Good luck everyone — let’s get started! 🙌

🚀 MSA Phase 1 is almost here! 🚀

The journey is about to begin, and we’re excited to welcome everyone to our Launch Night this Thursday,16April from 7:30 PM –8:15 PM 🎉

Join us to learn more about Phase 1, what to expect, and how to get started strong.

📅 Launch Night
🗓 Thursday,16April
⏰ 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM

⚡ Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time — make sure to sign up now so you don’t miss out!

We can’t wait to see you there 💙

🚀 Calling All Future Tech Leaders – MSA 2026 Applications Are OPEN! 🚀
👉 Apply now: https://forms.office.com/r/hrRMSEVx39
🌟 Ready to build your future in tech?
The Microsoft Student Accelerator (MSA) 2026 is here — designed to help you go from learning → building → getting industry-ready.
📅 Applications open: April – May 2026
💥 What you’ll gain:
🚀 Hands-on Microsoft learning
Build real technical skills with curated learning paths
🧠 Real-world challenges
Work on practical tasks and projects guided by MSA ambassadors
🎤 Career & interview preparation
Sharpen your communication, CV, and interview skills with industry insights
🤝 Industry exposure & opportunities
Stand out for internship recommendations and connect with like-minded peers
💡 Who should apply?
Whether you're into:
Software Development
Data Science
…or just starting your journey — MSA is your launchpad.
✨ Why MSA?
Because learning alone isn’t enough anymore.
MSA helps you apply, showcase, and stand out.
🎓 Free to join. Limitless to grow.

👉 Secure your spot today: https://aka.ms/nzmsawebsite