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Inside the Software Guild Project that Helped Mark Land His First Developer Job
2/14/2022
When elementary school teacher Mark found himself learning how to code alongside his students, he realized tech may be a better career fit for him. Wanting to land a developer job quickly after graduating, Mark enrolled at The Software Guild’s part-time, online .NET/C# coding bootcamp to learn the tech stack that would make him most marketable in Minneapolis. But what was Mark actually able to learn at Software Guild? Take a tour of the car sales application that Mark built for his final project, and learn how this capstone project helped him land his job as an Application Developer at Interstates!
Continue ReadingHow Amy Made the Jump from Tourism to Software Engineering
2/14/2022
After a decade working in travel & tourism, the COVID pandemic sparked Amy to rethink her future. Between her longtime interest in tech and a friend who recommended a bootcamp, Amy considered her options to learn coding and enrolled in The Jump’s Part-Time, Full Stack Bootcamp. Equipped with frameworks and tools like React and Docker, Amy is now a Junior Front End Software Engineer with Intelligence Fusion! Amy shares how she juggled parenting, working full-time, and The Jump, and her tips for other working parents considering a pivot into tech.
What inspired you to pivot into software engineering in 2021?
Continue ReadingWhy Opendoor Hires Hackbright Academy Graduates
2/10/2022
Lisa Casner graduated from Hackbright Academy four years ago and then landed her first role as an intern at Opendoor. Now that she’s been promoted to Senior Software Engineer, Lisa has launched an Apprenticeship Program at Opendoor to help recent bootcamp grads get on-the-job experience working alongside a rapidly growing engineering team. Lisa describes what you can expect in the 6-month apprenticeship, how to stand out in the interview, and why mentorship is an important component at Opendoor.
This article was produced by the Course Report team and sponsored by Hackbright Academy.
Continue ReadingHow TrueCoders Took Daniel From Construction to Coder in 9 Weeks
2/8/2022
Daniel Aguirre was working construction in 2021 and decided it was time to focus on making a career out of coding. Daniel enrolled at TrueCoders because of its solid coding foundation, dedicated instructors, flexible scheduling, and committed career coach. Daniel graduated from the online bootcamp and landed a .NET Developer job with Nexient, a hiring partner of TrueCoders! Daniel shares how he made this career change work amidst a pandemic and parenthood and whether he thinks TrueCoders was worth the investment.
Continue ReadingA Beginner’s Guide to Product Management
2/2/2022
Product Management is a gratifying career, but you won’t find a “product management degree,” so what’s the clearest path to becoming a product manager? BrainStation Founder & CEO, Jason Field, is answering all of our questions about how a product manager fits into a tech company, which technical skills a PM needs to learn, trends to expect in 2022, and so much more.
One way to start your journey to PM? BrainStation’s part-time, online Product Management course!
Continue ReadingJanuary 2022 Coding Bootcamp News
1/31/2022
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Scholarships We Love: The Career Booster Scholarship at Juno College
1/21/2022
The data industry is booming and careers in data analytics are some of the most in-demand jobs in 2022. To help career changes get started, Juno College of Technology is offering $400,000 in scholarship funds through its Career Booster Scholarship program. Heather Payne, Juno College CEO & Founder, walks us through who is eligible for this scholarship, the admissions process, and what Career Booster Scholarship recipients can expect in Juno’s Data Analytics Bootcamp. Plus, learn more about Juno’s mission to help those underrepresented in tech launch a career with expert guidance, community support, and career assistance.
The application deadline for this scholarship is January 27, 2022, so apply as soon as possible!
Continue ReadingShould I use the GI Bill or VET TEC or VRRAP for a Coding Bootcamp?
1/20/2022
As a veteran, there are several programs intended to fund your bootcamp tuition – some even cover housing! Whether you have many GI Bill benefits, just one day of GI Bill benefits, or even have zero days left of your GI Bill, there's a program that will pay for your tuition. Maggi Molina of Operation Code and Alicia Boddy of Code Platoon talk us through the three best options for veterans that are interested in learning to code after serving in the military: GI Bill vs VET TEC vs VRRAP!
Continue ReadingFrom College Professor to Developer Relations Engineer after Coding Temple
1/11/2022
As an English professor, Michael Robinson wasn’t sure if he could ever pivot into a STEM career. The COVID lockdown offered Michael the opportunity to explore his career options and expand on latent tech interests he had his whole life. He found a new calling in software development after attending Coding Temple’s part-time, online bootcamp. Now a Developer Relations Engineer, Michael is kickstarting a new lucrative career thanks to the curriculum, instructor support, and career services at Coding Temple.
What inspired you to pivot from teaching at the college-level to launching a tech career?
Continue ReadingAdmissions at Eleven Fifty Academy: What You Need To Know
1/5/2022
Non-profit coding bootcamp Eleven Fifty Academy has helped over 1,300 beginners successfully change careers into tech. But what does it take to get into the bootcamp? Dave Brunner, Director of Admissions at Eleven Fifty Academy, breaks down the three-step admissions process and what applicants can expect in the admissions assessments. Dave shares his tips for coding beginners, what the ideal candidate for Eleven Fifty Academy looks like, and the job outcomes that bootcampers can expect after graduating!
The admissions process at Eleven Fifty Academy includes:
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