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  Should I use the GI Bill or VET TEC or VRRAP for a Coding Bootcamp?

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on January 19, 2022

  As a veteran, there are several programs intended to fund your bootcamp tuition – some even cover housing! Whether you have many GI Bill benefits, just one day of GI Bill benefits, or even have zero days left of your GI Bill, there's a program that will pay for your tuition. Maggi Molina of Operation Code and <...

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  From College Professor to Developer Relations Engineer after Coding Temple

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on January 11, 2022

  As an English professor, Michael Robinson wasn’t sure if he could ever pivot into a STEM career. The COVID lockdown offered Michael the opportunity to explore his career options and expand on latent tech interests he had his whole life. He found a new calling in software development after attending...

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  Admissions at Eleven Fifty Academy: What You Need To Know

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 3, 2024

  Non-profit coding bootcamp Eleven Fifty Academy has helped over 1,300 beginners successfully change careers into tech. But what does it take to get into the bootcamp? Dave Brunner, Director of Admissions at Eleven Fifty Academy, breaks down the three-step admissions process and what applicants can expect in the admissions assess...

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  Acing the Non-Technical Data Science Interview with Metis

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on January 3, 2022

  Learning the technical skills at a data science bootcamp is only the first step in a journey to working in tech. Landing your first role can be intimidating and imposter syndrome can affect even the most seasoned professionals. Jen Raimone, Director of Career Services at Metis breaks down the top two soft skills a data scientist needs to l...

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  3 Coding Bootcamps with Accreditation

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on August 23, 2024

  Are coding bootcamps accredited? The short answer is – not often. A small handful of bootcamps have recently gone through the accreditation process with ACCET, but typically, accreditation has been reserved for higher education institutions like universities and community colleges. But is accreditation something you should be looking for when researching bootcamps? Let’s break down exactly what...

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  2021 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on June 17, 2022

  Course Report · Course Report EOY 2021 Episode 2021 was another rollercoaster of a year, and we’re rounding up all of the most impactful coding bootcamp news we saw in 2021. Follow along as we call out the top trends of 2021 and break down this year’s biggest ac...

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  December 2021 Coding Bootcamp News

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on January 3, 2022

  Course Report · Course Report EOY 2021 Episode As we wrap up 2021, we’re rounding up December’s most interesting news surrounding trends like The Great Resignation and the rise of university-bootcamp partnerships. Plus, the recent announcement of a bootcamp acqu...

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  3 Skills to Become More Relevant in Tech in 2022

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on December 28, 2021

  What are the tech skills employers will be looking for in 2022? From the continued rise of artificial intelligence to the importance of solid communication skills, BrainStation Founder & Co-CEO, Jason Field, shares the 3 trends that his team observed in 2021, and his predictions for the top 3 trends of 202...

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  Beginner's Guide to Software Architecture

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on December 28, 2021

  The average graduate of a coding bootcamp is 5-7 years away from becoming a Software Architect – which means more responsibility, a wider breadth of experience, and higher salaries! So what exactly is a Software Architect and what kinds of questions can you ask yourself as a beginner if you want to advance your career towards architecture? Christian Nally, an Instructor at Lighthouse Labs, expla...

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  5 Years Later: Was Hackbright Academy Worth It for Chloe?

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 27, 2021

  Chloe Condon worked as an office manager to support her career as an actress before choosing Hackbright Academy in 2016. Five years later, we’re visiting with Chloe to talk about the impressive career she’s built as a developer evangelist and an advocate for bootcamp graduates. Learn about the pr...

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