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From Registered Nurse to Software Engineer at Microsoft with Hackbright Academy
6/16/2020
After years in nursing and IT healthcare consulting across the US, Beverly Ukandu wanted to upskill again. She considered a CS degree, but Beverly ultimately decided to enroll in Hackbright Academy’s full-time Software Engineering Course in San Francisco. After graduation, she was accepted to Microsoft LEAP Apprenticeship Program and now Beverley has a full-time Software Engineer role at Microsoft! Find out how Beverly navigated her journey into tech, why an apprenticeship is a fantastic pathway into larger tech companies, and her advice for women of color who want to break into the tech industry now.
Continue ReadingHow Anderson Won a Shillington Scholarship to Become a Designer
6/15/2020
Shillington offers a scholarship at each of their campuses to fund part of their fall program every year. We caught up with Anderson Ashbaugh, a graduate of Shillington and recipient of their September 2019 Scholarship, to find out how she won the scholarship, the design skills and tools she learned in the curriculum, and how Shillington helped Anderson take design from hobby to career.
Continue ReadingInside the DigitalCrafts Live Online Coding Bootcamp
6/12/2020
DigitalCrafts launched its online coding bootcamp program with live online instruction, and is now accepting applications for its summer cohorts. Led by a team of instructors with industry experience, the live online format at DigitalCrafts ensures that online students receive all of the same attention and benefits as in-person students. Plus, the DigitalCrafts team shares their tips on how to stand out in your job search post-bootcamp graduation.
Continue ReadingFrom Culinary Arts to Coding: Alex’s Journey Into Tech with Flatiron School
6/11/2020
Alex Hare spent a decade working in pastry, but when a catering position had her managing data and Salesforce errors, Alex realized that technology was a calling that she had to answer. Flatiron School's teaching methods immediately clicked and she enrolled in their Software Engineering Program. On top of learning to code at Flatiron School, Alex built her network by volunteering with organizations like Out in Tech – which helped her land a job as a Remote Web Engineer! See how Alex made the career transition and how her restaurant background continues to inform her tech career.
Continue ReadingMeet a Sabio Instructor Getting Students Past the Gatekeepers of Tech
6/11/2020
Gregorio Rojas co-founded Sabio in 2013 after a successful career in programming. And as a career changer himself, his goal is to get more folks past the gatekeepers and prepared for jobs in tech. Learn what makes Sabio different from other bootcamps, Gregorio’s teaching style (both in the classroom and remotely), and how students can thrive in an online bootcamp.
Continue ReadingFrom Self-Teaching to Springboard: How Jake Learned Machine Learning
6/5/2020
Jake Vikoren took a break after college to figure out his next move. He started teaching himself machine learning in his spare time and once he realized he wanted to pursue it as a career, Jake enrolled in Springboard’s Machine Learning Career Track to structure his learning and become hireable. Jake answers our questions about getting into a machine learning bootcamp, Springboard’s mentorship program, his advice about specializing in the field, and how he’s pursuing jobs during the COVID-19 crisis.
Continue ReadingHow Mo Shifted from Artist to Web Developer with Momentum
6/1/2020
After years as an art consultant, Mo Glatz needed a new creative challenge. She tested the waters with free Python tutorials before deciding to make the full career-change into Software Engineering at Momentum in North Carolina. Mo shares why Momentum was the perfect fit for her, how networking helped her land a great job in tech, and what her job is like as a Systems Programmer at Duke University!
Continue ReadingHow Rory Landed a Lockheed Martin Internship with Holberton School
5/29/2020
After years of trying different career paths as a salesman, bartender, and caterer, Rory Fahy realized that his future was in technology. When Holberton School’s New Haven campus opened up right near his home, Rory took it as a sign to enroll in the Full Stack Web Development career pathway. After completing the Foundations portion of the program, Rory landed an internship at Lockheed Martin. Learn what Rory plans to pursue next in Holberton School’s Specialization program, plus his advice for others looking to launch a tech career.
Continue ReadingMay 2020 Coding Bootcamp News
5/28/2020
Continue ReadingWhy Sheldon Chose Lighthouse Labs Over a CS Degree
5/28/2020
Frustrated with his university computer science courses, Sheldon Malboeuf decided to drop out and enroll at Lighthouse Labs in Montreal. Halfway through the bootcamp, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Sheldon’s in-person program online. Learn how Lighthouse Labs’ personalized instruction and job-relevant programming languages and skills seamlessly transitioned into a remote learning space for Sheldon. Plus, Sheldon outlines how Lighthouse Labs’s career services helped him land a remote developer job at Media Carry!
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