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Liz EgglestonUpdated on September 2, 2015Not all coding bootcampers are job-seekers; some have already landed a job as a developer and want to expand their skillset. This was the case for Devan, who was working as a front-end developer, and wanted to grow his back-end knowledge. He enrolled in online coding bootcamp Bloc, matched with a mentor, and during the course, was...Continue Reading →- Liz EgglestonUpdated on September 1, 2015As of December 8, 2017, Dev Bootcamp will no longer be operating. Dev Bootcamp and Flatiron School both offer intensive full-time web development programs that focus on Ruby on Rails, but that’s where their similarities end. Whether your focus is s...Continue Reading →
- Nick ToscanoUpdated on September 1, 2015Code Fellows offers professional development courses in web and mobile development with campuses in Portland, OR, Seattle andContinue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on August 28, 2015With a PhD in Mathematics, Pokman Cheung was no stranger to quantitative analysis, but he wanted to transition into a new career as a Data Scientist, so he enrolled in NYC Data Science Academy to get a grasp on the practical aspects of data science and machine learning. We sat down with Pokman to learn about his exp...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on May 10, 2024Data Analyst roles are in high-demand, with over 50,000 jobs posted in the last year at an average advertised salary of $105,540. According to the recent General Assembly report,Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on February 8, 2021While the majority of coding bootcamp students are motivated by the prospect of a job as a developer at graduation, about 8% of bootcampers reported taking the class in order to start their own business or become a technical cofounder. Starting with a killer idea and learning the...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on August 25, 2015Whether Nikki Woelk was working in Drupal and PHP or in non-profit fundraising, her goals have always aligned with meaningful companies working to make the world a happier place. When she decided to transition back into a technical role, Nikki was sold on online bootcamp Bloc because of the chance to work 1-on-1 with a mentor and ...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on August 24, 2015Did you miss the last Metis Data Science Open House? Catch the replay, along with some of our favorite moments from the panel Q&A, here!Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on August 19, 2015After several years teaching algebra and biology, Mark Bann was turned on to programming, so he used his summer break to learn Java at Detroit’s Grand Circus Java Bootcamp. We sat down with Mark to talk about why the bootcamp model appeals to him as a teacher, the feedback loop atContinue Reading →
- Nick ToscanoUpdated on August 17, 2015Los Angeles is the second largest city in the US and is most notably identified as the entertainment capital of the world. However, as of late, Los Angeles is witnessing a significant increase in its tech startup community. Startups focused on a diverse spectrum of tech related fields includingContinue Reading →
