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  A Day in the Life of an Information Technology Security Specialist

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on February 15, 2023

  What does an IT Security Specialist actually do on the job? How many certifications should an IT Security Specialist get in order to stay relevant? And how can you become an IT Security Specialist with no experience? Vianey Luna, an alum of Springboard’s Cyber Security bootcamp, gives us an inside look at...

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  From Dentist to Developer: How Beth Switched Careers with CodeOp

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  Jess Feldman

  Updated on May 23, 2022

  Unfulfilled in her dentistry career, Beth Collins traveled the world working gig jobs as she figured out her career options. When her sister told her about CodeOp, a coding bootcamp for women, trans and non-binary individuals that offers an Income Share Agreement, she knew it was the right program. Supported by the ISA, Beth attended the bootcamp without paying...

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  Why Devmountain Offers ACE Credit-Recommendation to Students

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on May 23, 2022

  This post is sponsored by Devmountain. Devmountain was recently approved by the American Council on Education and now has ACE recommendations for up to 18 semester credits. We talked to Jason Poole, Director of Operations at Devmountain about the process of getting their bootcamps' approval from ACE and how students should use the cr...

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  How Alchemy Gets Students Hired

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on May 11, 2022

  Marty Nelson, CEO and Chief Alchemist at Alchemy Code Lab modeled their careers curriculum based on what graduates can expect from today’s tech industry. Marty shares what the careers curriculum covers and how students can apply their past “career capital” to their new tech career. Find out the typical job titles and salaries of today’s...

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  How Divergence Prepared Thomas for a Cybersecurity Career

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  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on May 11, 2022

  As a military veteran, Thomas used VET TEC to cover his bootcamp tuition and a living stipend, which offered him the confidence, freedom, and peace of mind to fully invest himself in learning cybersecurity. Thomas shares how Divergence Academy prepared him for cybersecurity certification exams, the differences between the university and cybersecurity bootcamp experience, and his top two tips for...

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  Admissions at Coding Temple: What You Need to Know

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on May 9, 2022

  Enrolling at an online coding bootcamp can be intimidating! Todd Schreiber, Admissions Director of Coding Temple, walks us through their 2-step admissions process, prework, and how to determine which of Coding Temple’s program formats is the best fit for you. Learn which technical skills and soft skills...

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  3 Jobs that Transition into Data Analytics Careers

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on September 30, 2024

  Editor’s note: General Assembly stopped accepting new consumer enrollments on April 28, 2026. This article describes programs and experiences from before that change. Read General Assembly’s official notice. Data Analysts are responsible for helping businesses across many industries gain actionable insights from vast amounts of da...

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  How Rick Elevated His Tech Career (& Income!) with Tech Elevator

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on May 3, 2022

  Rick Anglin hit a ceiling with his IT experience and knew he needed more education to level up. While working as a ranch hand, Rick scoured the internet looking for coding bootcamps. He chose Tech Elevator for their 90% hiring rate 3-6 months after graduating, plus their Pathway...

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  April 2022 Coding Bootcamp News

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on May 4, 2022

  Course Report · April 2022 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup We kicked off the month with a great April Fool’s Day joke from...

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  How Aaron Became a Data Engineer with Jigsaw Labs

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on April 27, 2022

  Aaron always had an affinity for data and was fascinated by the process of data engineering. When he graduated from college without any applicable skills, Aaron looked to Jigsaw Labs to fill the gaps in his education and propel him into a data engineering career. Six months after the bootcamp and thanks to the externship experience offered at...

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