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  Code Jam: What TripleTen Students Build at Bootcamp

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 11, 2023

  Having a solid portfolio is a game-changer for many career switchers — It's the best way to prove to your future employer that you have the skills to do a job as a newcomer to the industry. That's why bootcamp students at TripleTen are building up their portfolios from day one of the program! In particular, Soft...

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  Learning AI at Eleven Fifty Academy

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 10, 2023

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is being incorporated into many tech workflows and shows no signs of slowing down, so now is the time to lean into the current by building your AI skillset! Eleven Fifty Academy now offers an introduction to AI course for anyone looking to upskill and get a handle on what you n...

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  From Lawyer to Data Scientist with Turing College

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on November 6, 2024

  Indre Rimkeviciene spent years working as a lawyer, but as a mother of three, she was ready for a new, more flexible career. She leapt into data science and found a path that offered lifelong learning and freedom in a way she couldn’t experience before as an attorney. Indre breaks down how Turing College’s curriculum and dedicat...

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  3 Years Later: Taylor’s Review of App Academy

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 3, 2023

  Taylor Wofford was burnt out from working in journalism when he decided to change careers into software engineering with App Academy. He found that the “learn-by-doing” style in the NYC classroom matched his learning style and...

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  How to Pay for Coding Temple

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on February 6, 2025

  Coding Temple prioritizes making its programs affordable for incoming students by offering a variety of payment options and scholarships. In addition to Deferred Tuition and monthly payment plans, Coding Temple has also partnered with federally recognized pro...

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  September 2023 Coding Bootcamp News

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 2, 2023

  Happy Fall! AI was all everyone wanted to talk about this September, and rather than reading more doomsday headlines, we saw more nuanced (and longer!) articles on how AI integration will actually improve and create more jobs. We saw two tech training programs receive sizable gifts from MacKenzie Scott’s charitable foundation, and a new coding bootcamp merger in south Florida. We’ll let you know...

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  How Mauro Became a Data Scientist at Lighthouse Labs

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on September 28, 2023

  When Mauro De Moraes returned to Canada, he was ready to make a career pivot into tech. Mauro already had some experience in Excel, so he decided to commit to the full-time, online Data Science Bootcamp at Lighthouse Labs. He landed a machine learning internship and is now a Data Analyst at Rogers Communications! Mauro shares how his bootcamp experience continues to drive his career forward in 2...

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  Tiny Tales: What Josh Built at Springboard

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 24, 2025

  U.S. Navy veteran Josh Abenojar was always interested in human-centered design, and when he left the service, he immediately focused his attention on starting a new design career.  With no previous experience, Josh enrolled in the UI/UX Design Career Track at...

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  Machine Learning vs Artificial Intelligence – A Guide for Beginners

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on September 13, 2023

  AI has taken 2023 by storm, from generative chatbots like ChatGPT to AI-generated art. But artificial intelligence and machine learning aren’t that new! Lighthouse Labs’ resident data expert, Simon Dawkins, demystifies AI and machine learning, including what you need to know to land a role as an in-demand AI engineer (or other roles that are crucial in working with AI). If you’re ready to jump i...

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  Live Q&A: What's Happening with AI in Tech Bootcamps in 2023

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on September 13, 2023

  The evolution of artificial intelligence or AI is quickly shaping how Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Cybersecurity Analysts, and UX / UI Product Designers do their jobs. So what’s happening with AI in tech bootcamps in 2023? They’re adapting! From hosting free workshops and events at General Assembly to launching AI enhancements to all of Flatiron School’s bootcamp curriculum, coding bootc...

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