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How to Kick Imposter Syndrome At Coding Bootcamp
8/18/2017
Are you learning to code but worried you’ll never truly be a professional coder? You may be experiencing Imposter Syndrome, and don’t worry – it’s pretty common. As the Dean of Students at all-women’s coding bootcamp, The Grace Hopper Program, Meg Duffy has heard first hand about the anxieties that come with learning to code. We sat down with Meg to find out what exactly Imposter Syndrome is, why it’s common among coding bootcamp students (especially women), and four tips to overcome imposter syndrome so you can build a career as a software developer. Watch the video or read the summary.
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Employer Spotlight: Why PDG Consulting Hires From Sabio
8/17/2017
With clients like Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers, and AT&T, the five (5!) Sabio grads who landed jobs at PDG Consulting are working on some seriously exciting projects. We sat down with HR Lead Domenick Calise to find out how he works with Sabio to recruit Associate Software Engineers onto the technical team at PDG. Read on to learn what separates Sabio graduates from other bootcampers, how Sabio developers have adapted to learn new programming languages on the job, and why PDG Consulting will be hiring more Sabio graduates in future!
Continue ReadingCampus Spotlight: The New Cincinatti Campus at Tech Elevator
8/17/2017
Tech Elevator has a track record of quality outcomes in Columbus and Cleveland, so we’re excited to see them expand to a new city – Cincinnati! We sat down with CEO and co-founder, Anthony Hughes, to learn more about their decision to open a new campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. We talk about what makes a successful expansion, why Java and .NET will dominate the Cincinnati curriculum, and get a sneak peek at the new Tech Elevator campus. Mark your calendars; their next cohort starts on October 2, 2017.
Continue ReadingMeet an Online Bootcamp: Lambda School
8/14/2017
With new funding from Y Combinator, Lambda School has changed up their curriculum and their tuition model, and co-founder Austen Allred gives us the scoop on their new 6-month online coding bootcamp. Using JavaScript and C++ as teaching tools, Lambda School aims to infuse computer science concepts into the curriculum and help students land a job before they pay tuition. Read more about how Lambda School is broadening access to coding education, their bias-blind admissions process, and how they keep students engaged while learning online.
Continue ReadingWhy General Assembly Teaches Data Science in Atlanta
8/10/2017
Atlanta is home to tech startups like MailChimp and Cardlytics, in addition to powerhouses like Home Depot, and Delta Airlines. Alternative education providers like General Assembly are fueling the hiring needs of these Atlanta companies, and we’re diving into GA’s Data Science Immersive with instructor Justin Pounders. Justin tells us about the extensive background he brings to the General Assembly teaching team, why data science skills are in-demand in Atlanta, and why he’s excited about the growing relationship between GA and the local community.
Continue ReadingMeet Our Review Sweepstakes Winner: Luis Nagel of Ironhack
8/10/2017
Thanks to bootcamp graduates who entered our sweepstakes competition to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card by leaving a Verified Review of their bootcamp experience on Course Report! This time, our lucky winner was Luis, who graduated from Ironhack in Madrid this April. We caught up with him to find out a bit about his coding bootcamp experience and why he decided to attend Ironhack.
Continue ReadingCould Product College be an alternative to a CS degree?
8/4/2017
Make School’s Product College is a two-year software development school which touts better preparation for students entering the working world than a college degree. We sat down with Product College Lead Adam Braus to ask about the differences between Product College and a coding bootcamp, how the Income Sharing Agreement makes the program more accessible, and the types of jobs graduates get after 2 years. Plus, find out how Product College ensures that students still get the social and emotional development of a college experience.
Continue ReadingAlumni Spotlight: Hillary Whitworth of Covalence
8/4/2017
When Hillary Whitworth heard that a coding bootcamp, Covalence, was opening in her city of Birmingham, Alabama, she took a semester off from college and took the plunge. Now, two years after graduating from Covalence, Hillary hasn’t regretted her choice! We asked Hillary about her career building websites and mobile apps for local Birmingham businesses, how she continues to keep learning on the job, and why finding her dream job after coding bootcamp meant she didn’t need to get a traditional college degree.
Continue ReadingAlumni Spotlight: Michael Casciato of Flatiron School Online
8/2/2017
Finding a tech job in San Francisco? Easy. Landing a tech job in Cincinnati, Ohio after learning to code online and switching careers from campus ministry? Sounds harder! Michael Casciato did just that with the help of Flatiron School Online, and shares his journey with us. He’s now a Software Developer at CRäKN, using the Rails and JavaScript skills he learned at Flatiron School’s Online Web Developer Program. Learn how Michael found success despite being new to online learning (and why he chose an online bootcamp), how Flatiron School guided him through his job search in Cincinnati, and his advice for every future bootcamper.
Continue ReadingJuly 2017 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup + Podcast
8/1/2017
Need a summary of news about coding bootcamps from July 2017? Course Report has just what you need! We’ve put together the most important news and developments in this blog post and podcast. In July, we read about the closure of two major coding bootcamps, we dived into a number of new industry reports, we heard some student success stories, we read about new investments in bootcamps, and we were excited to hear about more diversity initiatives. Plus we round up all the new campuses and new coding bootcamps around the world.
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