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  December 2023 Coding Bootcamp News

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 29, 2023

  December was busy with news of the federal government announcing a new bipartisan Pell Grant bill, and releasing new initiatives to modernize the National Apprenticeships System and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Newly released studies capture the popularity of skills-based hiring among employers, and the demand for even non-tech employees to have AI skills. Plus, find out...

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  Live Q&A: How 4 Bootcamp Alumni Broke Into AI Careers

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on April 7, 2025

  Editor’s note: General Assembly stopped accepting new consumer enrollments on April 28, 2026. This article describes programs and experiences from before that change. Read General Assembly’s official notice. With the release of new artificial intelligence tools and capabilities, technical careers are rapidly changing. We spoke wit...

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  How Kennith Launched his Cybersecurity Career Path with DigitalCrafts

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 12, 2023

  Kennith Lowy grew up with the evolution of the internet and had experience in networking when he started looking for a way to upskill in cybersecurity. He chose the full-time Cybersecurity Bootcamp at...

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  The Biggest Cybersecurity Skills & Trends in 2025

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 24, 2025

  In 2023, cybersecurity professionals had to adapt to the new capabilities created by artificial intelligence. Where will the trends go in 2024? Springboard’s cybersecurity expert, Mark Adams, shares his take on the top 3 cybersecurity skills you’ll ne...

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  What to Expect: Learning In-Person at LearningFuze

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 8, 2023

  LearningFuze offers online and in-person bootcamps at their campus in Orange County, California. Senior LearningFuze instructor, Robert Gardner shares his insights on what you can expect from the in-person bootcamp experience. Get an introduction to the campus amenities, in-person teaching style, and the types of tech roles bootcamp students are prepared for at LearningFuze! 👩🏾‍💻Get started lear...

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  Codecademy vs Codecademy Pro: a comprehensive comparison

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on December 8, 2023

  So many of the coding bootcamp grads we’ve spoken to over the years cite Codecademy as their first introduction to programming. These days, Codecademy continues to offer a free version but now also offers Codecademy Pro, a monthly paid version. But is the paid Codecademy wort...

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  What to Expect in the Tech Job Market in 2025

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on January 2, 2025

  It’s no surprise that 2023’s biggest tech trend was generative AI tools and capabilities. But how will that trend affect a bootcamper’s hireability in 2024? Two experts from Hack Reactor by Galvanize, Lena Johnson (Head of Career Services) and Zubair Desai (Curriculum & Ins...

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  How TripleTen Career Coaches Support Different Needs

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 8, 2023

  Starting a tech career could be daunting, particularly for people who have been underrepresented in tech roles. Curious how to reduce anxiety in the job search? Ellen Chang, Career Coach & Learning Disabilities Specialist at TripleTen, shares how the bootcamp supports students in honing their abilities, strengths, interests, and individual needs,...

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  What Student Support Looks Like at DigitalCrafts

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 6, 2023

  DigitalCrafts is intended for career path changers, so the Student Success Team is well-versed in how to help you find your footing in the topsy-turvy tech job search. Committed to offering clear, relevant, and personalized career services for students and alumni, we spoke with Student Success Advisors A...

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  Tech Leadership after Codesmith

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 5, 2023

  Software engineers do so much more than write code — they are leaders, problem solvers, and decision makers who drive company strategy. Codesmith prepares their graduates for this type of modern software engineering and leadership in the tech industry. We talked to Codesmith alums Kelsey Graner, Abby Cha...

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