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  Why Carolina Took a Python + Math Course Before Metis

  

  Imogen Crispe

  Updated on August 6, 2018

  After working as an engineer in the water industry for 14 years, Carolina Gonzalez realized her learning had plateaued and she was ready to pivot her career. She saw the potential of getting into the data science industry in Seattle, but her Python skills weren’t strong enough to get accepted into Metis, a local data science bootcamp. So...

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  Juggling a Job with Fullstack Academy's Part-time Flex Program

  

  Lauren Stewart

  Updated on August 3, 2018

  After two years of computer science courses in college, Mike Kerslake switched his major for a BFA in Photography and Videography. Yet his love for coding wouldn’t let him go, and Mike ended up working as a Website Strategist and Front End Developer after college. He eventually realized that he needed more skills to become a Full Stack Developer so he attended...

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  Getting Started in Android Development

  

  Lauren Stewart

  Updated on April 16, 2020

  How do you get started in Android mobile development? With cheaper (read: more accessible) devices and a large user base worldwide, Android jobs are abundant – but what makes a great Android developer? Chance Payne has a BA in computer science and is a self-taught mobile developer (and teaches the new Lambda School Android course)...

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  The Ambivert’s Guide to Staying in Tech

  

  Chloe Condon

  Updated on August 2, 2018

  Coding bootcamps like Hackbright Academy help women break into the tech industry quickly, but we can’t ignore that women leave the tech industry at a 45% higher rate than men. In order to stay in tech, women need to feel involved in the community – and I’ve learned a few lessons over the last 2 years post-b...

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  How Isaac Got a Job at Microsoft after Redwood Code Academy

  

  Imogen Crispe

  Updated on July 31, 2018

  Isaac wanted a career in software development but found that community college couldn’t teach him the technologies he’d need for the job. After doing his research, he chose Redwood Code Academy in Orange County to learn modern, full stack web development. Isaac tells us about the learning style at...

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  July 2018 Coding Bootcamp Podcast

  

  Imogen Crispe

  Updated on July 31, 2018

  What happened in the world of coding bootcamps in July 2018? In our latest news roundup we look at the fascinating merger of two prominent bootcamps, an exciting fundraise for a bootcamp which focuses on apprenticeships, and a settlement worth $1 million. We also delve into the college versus coding bootcamp debate, celebrate lots of successful bootcamp graduates, and look at the proliferation...

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  Why Sarah Started Her Tech Journey at First Step Coding

  

  Lauren Stewart

  Updated on October 21, 2020

  Sarah Kaplan was a high school English teacher for 6 years before realizing that she was excited about the way technology could support education and wanted to transition into a more logical, problem-solving role. But because she was a beginner, Sarah didn’t dive immediately into a coding bo...

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  Galvanize Buys Hack Reactor: Everything Students Need to Know

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on July 24, 2018

  Hack Reactor and Galvanize, two of the largest coding bootcamps in the US, are merging – and we’ve got all the details from Al Rosabal, the CEO of Galvanize. Why did this acquisition make sense for both schools? What will happen to Hack Reactor campuses? And how will thi...

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  From Neurobiology to Data Analytics: Susan’s Metis Story

  

  Lauren Stewart

  Updated on July 23, 2018

  Over 1500 technology bootcamp graduates entered our sweepstakes competition to win a $500 Amazon Giftcard just by leaving a review for their school on Course Report. This time, our lucky winner was Susan from data science bootcamp Metis in Seattle! We caught up with her to find ou...

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  How to Hire a Coding Bootcamp Grad

  

  Imogen Crispe

  Updated on July 20, 2018

  So you’re thinking of hiring a coding bootcamp graduate, but not sure how to approach it. After speaking with 12 real employers from companies like Cisco, Stack Overflow, and JPMorgan Chase, we’ve compiled the best advice and lessons learned when hiring a coding bootcamp graduate. Following these steps will help y...

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