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September 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
9/29/2021
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From Urban Planner to Software Engineer after Coding Temple
9/28/2021
Jessica was working in local government administration where she got the opportunity to work on a technical project and found an interest in Python. After researching coding bootcamps, Jessica chose the full-time bootcamp at Coding Temple and landed her first Full Stack Developer role at Critical Mention just three months after graduation. Jessica shares the highlights of her bootcamp experience, her advice for future bootcampers, and what sets Coding Temple apart from other programs. Plus, Jessica shares how her volunteer work with Code for Chicago helped her land the job!
What inspired you to launch your tech career in 2021?
Continue ReadingHow this US Navy Vet Broke Into Tech with Georgia Tech Coding Boot Camp
9/27/2021
When the pandemic disrupted Andre’s job in the service industry, the U.S. Navy veteran decided it was time to launch his tech career. Impressed by its full stack curriculum, affordable tuition, and affiliation with Georgia Tech, Andre decided to enroll in Georgia Tech Coding Boot Camp, powered by Trilogy Education Services, a 2U, Inc. brand. Andre shares how Georgia Tech Boot Camp’s instructors and career support gave him the confidence and knowledge base he needed to successfully land his first DevOps Engineer role!
What inspired you to pivot into a tech career?
Continue ReadingJava vs Python: Which Programming Language is Right For You?
9/28/2021
Java and Python are two of the most powerful programming languages on the market today. They’re both well-documented and backed by strong communities that have made them mainstays for over 20 years. But which should a beginner learn first? And how are Python and Java different? Brook Riggio, co-founder of Code Fellows, explains what Python and Java are used for and how the modular curriculum at Code Fellows covers these two powerful languages (along with JavaScript and ASP.NET)!
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Inside LearningFuze’s Part-Time Data Science Program for Working Adults
9/22/2021
LearningFuze now offers a Part-Time Data Science Bootcamp aimed at working adults making a career change. We caught up with LearningFuze Director of Operations, Bill Cunningham, to learn more about this program and how the curriculum is different from the full-time bootcamp. Bill shares his tips for acing LearningFuze’s technical challenge in the application process, and how to get the most out of the part-time program. Plus, learn how to balance working while learning data science!
Meet the Expert: Bill Cunningham, Director of Operations at LearningFuze
Continue ReadingInside Cybersecurity Career Services at NGT Academy
9/20/2021
NGT Academy is training the next generation of cybersecurity analysts and network engineers – and that includes dedicated career services. Kim, a Senior Career Coach at NGT Academy, shares what students can expect from the career services curriculum, and the typical cybersecurity and networking roles NGT Academy graduates land.
Kim, how do you support students at NGT Academy?
Continue ReadingInside the Microsoft Leap Program for Bootcamp Grads
9/20/2021
The Microsoft Leap Apprenticeship Program is focused on diversifying the tech pipeline by onboarding non-traditional tech talent (read: bootcamp alumni)! After graduating hundreds of apprentices over the years, the Microsoft Leap Apprenticeship Program continues to expand its global reach. We caught up with Yolanda Natal-Santos, Senior Business Program Manager at Microsoft Leap about the application process, the ideal candidates for this program, and how they’re helping the business world re-evaluate their hiring processes.
Tell us about the Microsoft Leap Apprenticeship Program!
Continue ReadingThe 9 Best No Code Bootcamps
9/17/2021
No code platforms have become incredibly popular, largely because almost anyone (whether you’re technical or non-technical) can learn to use these tools to quickly create apps or web pages. No-code platforms like Airtable and Bubble will never fully replace actual programming languages like JavaScript and Python, but they are quickly becoming quicker and cheaper options for many businesses.
Let’s dive into the most popular no-code and low-code platforms. For beginners, many of these platforms host their own free tutorials to help people get started. To master this new trend in tech, we rounded up the 9 best no-code bootcamps.
Continue ReadingWhat to Expect: General Assembly’s Reopened In-Person Campuses
9/14/2021
General Assembly is returning to in-person classroom this Fall 2021. Adele McCarthy-Beauvais, General Assembly’s Senior Director of Community Growth & Programming, explains which campuses are reopening, what students can expect from in-person learning, and the steps General Assembly is taking to make their in-person campuses operate smoothly and safely for everyone. Find out what makes these in-person campuses unique, and how to decide between General Assembly’s online and in-person Immersives.
What can you tell us about General Assembly’s campus reopening?
Continue ReadingBorrowing an Ascent Loan for Bootcamp: Was it Worth it For Liam?
9/14/2021
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