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Data Engineering vs. Data Science vs. Machine Learning Engineering
1/8/2021
The three most popular careers in data are data science, machine learning, and data engineering. But what exactly do these jobs entail? Jonathan Heyne, VP and General Manager of Data and Engineering Programs at Springboard, joins us to explain how these three jobs work together, the different tools that machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data engineers use on the job, the salaries you can expect in each role, and the education you need in order to get into these careers.
Continue ReadingScholarships We Love: Aspire 1000 at Software Guild
10/15/2020
The Software Guild and sister company, mthree have launched Aspire 1000, a new scholarship program that gives free training to one thousand underrepresented new techies! The robust program offers skills training as well as thorough career support for graduates. But what makes this program so special is that it is completely free to accepted students! Rachel Green of The Software Guild and Piers Fox, Marketing Director of mthree, walk us through all the elements of the program, the teaching methodology, and why diversifying the tech pipeline is crucial to their mission.
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Continue ReadingHow Clovette Pivoted Into Tech Sales with Flockjay
10/13/2020
Clovette had many years of business experience, but knew she needed stronger hard skills in order to be competitive in today’s tech sales industry. Learn how Flockjay’s online tech sales bootcamp and career services gave Clovette the in-demand skills and reinforcement she needed to land a job as an Account Executive at Zoom. Clovette also shares which job search strategies worked best for her; plus how Flockjay’s support emboldened her to be a capable, confident woman of color in tech.
What inspired you to pivot into tech sales?
Continue ReadingHow You Can Earn College Credit at National University + Sabio’s Online Coding Bootcamp
10/9/2020
National University recently partnered up with Sabio to launch an online coding immersive program with the potential to earn college credit. We spoke with Chris Graham and Susan Zukowski from National University and Sabio Co-Founder Liliana Monge to learn more about how this program combines a traditional academic path with the coding bootcamp advantage, who will be teaching the course, and the kinds of career services students will receive.
Tell us about National University! What is National University’s mission?
Continue ReadingHow Elaina Leapt into Tech Sales with Prehired
10/21/2020
Elaina was working three jobs and miserable when she discovered Prehired’s tech sales career launch program and lifetime membership. Today, Elaina is a business management consultant for Royal 4 Systems, and she shares how Prehired seamlessly transitioned her into a job she loves with practical sales skills and insight. Plus, Elaina offers advice for succeeding in the sales world and how she’s helping to increase women’s representation in her new industry.
What motivated you to make a career-change into tech sales?
Continue ReadingSeptember 2020 Coding Bootcamp News
10/1/2020
Continue ReadingHow to Use Microsoft Excel Like a Data Analyst
1/8/2021
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How Galvanize Alum Suchaya Became a Remote Data Engineer at Gap
9/25/2020
Suchaya Rojanasuwan had the drive and the passion to work in data science, but wasn’t sure how to make the career change. Suchaya shares how the Data Science Immersive bootcamp at Galvanize taught her the necessary data science languages, soft skills, and career support to land her first job as an Associate Data Science Engineer at Gap! Plus, Suchaya explains how she’s using her newfound data knowledge for social good by contributing to a directory of Black-owned businesses around the country!
What were you doing before you attended Galvanize?
Continue ReadingA Guide to Network Engineering with NexGenT
9/28/2020
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How Tech Elevator is Facing the Challenge of Online Learning
9/23/2020
Tech Elevator has been an immersive bootcamp in campuses across the US since 2015, but the onset of COVID-19 in March prompted a quick shift into a remote platform. Dedicated to a seamless transition, they rolled with the punches and resolved to problem-solve their biggest challenge: cultivating camaraderie and team-building online. Co-Founder, David, shares about Tech Elevator’s commitment to job placement post-COVID (and why they’re still reporting transparent outcomes via CIRR), discusses the future and influence of remote learning, and shares what makes a successful Tech Elevator Remote student.
How has COVID-19 affected what Tech Elevator looks like?
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