LEA FAKA-TONGA
TONGAN LANGUAGE WEEK 2024
Saturday 24th August – In Association with ATTA
Mālō e lelei!
Techtorium warmly invites you to join us at Techtorium on Saturday, August 24th, from 9 am to 12 pm, as we celebrate Tongan Language Week with an exciting event focused on empowering the Tongan community to pursue careers in STEM, particularly in computer engineering and software development.
This special event will feature inspiring guest speakers, including Otako Kaufusi, Viola Edwards, Emma Aleni, Nume Akolo, and Yvette Guttenbeil-Po’uhila, who will share their experiences and insights. Our goal is to provide valuable guidance and support to help members of the Tongan community embark on successful STEM pathways.
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the rich Tongan culture together while exploring new opportunities in the world of technology.
Mālō ‘aupito!
Yvette Guttenbeil-Po’uhila
Chief Advisor, Pacific Moana Nui a Kiwa
Ministry of Education
Nume Akolo
Network Service Delivery Manager
ONE New Zealand
Emma Aleni
Service Desk Engineer
DDS IT
Otako Kaufusi
Business Development Manager
Amazon Web Services
Viola Edwards
Security Engineer
Auror