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  How This Bootcamp Instructor Helps Women in Tech at Sabio

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on November 18, 2021

  Haley Stamp worked as a writer and editor before pivoting into tech. Now as a graduate of Sabio, Haley has joined the team as an instructor and web developer. Haley shares how the Sabio community is making space for women in tech and helping formerly incarcerat...

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  From Marine Biologist to Data Scientist with University of Texas at Austin Boot Camps

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 31, 2022

  Mike was working on a fishing boat in Alaska when he realized he needed to dive deeper into his passion for data analytics. As a UT Austin alum, Mike was excited to enroll in The Data Analysis and Visualization Boot Camp at Texas McCombs, offered in collaboration with edX, to make a career change into data. With the boot camp’s real world projects and dedicated career support, Mike landed his fi...

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  From Sports to Data Analytics after Coding Temple

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on November 15, 2021

  Recent college graduate Nathan Nunez found himself underpaid and overworked in sports broadcasting. Nathan enrolled at Coding Temple because he was impressed by their 99% job placement rate and commitment to their alumni. Nathan shares how...

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  How Gavin Became a Full Stack Developer with Lighthouse Labs

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on November 11, 2021

  Gavin Acquroff had a degree in electrical engineering, but a work assignment in low level C programming inspired him to pursue web development. Although he had taken a few computer science courses and was doing his own self-teaching, Gavin knew he needed mentorship and community support to level up his career to full stack web development. Gavin shares how Lighthouse Labs’ modern, full stack cur...

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  A Helpful Guide for Beginners: Python vs C++

  

  Rachel Meltzer

  Updated on April 22, 2025

  Python and C++ are both object-oriented programming languages, but the similarities end there! We’re comparing these two languages – covering examples of how Python and C++ are used in the real world, how they are used in today’s tech ecosystem, and which language is best for beginners. Plus, learn about free C++ resources and Python bootcamps where you can master these languages. What is Python...

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  How Frank Pivoted Careers into Cybersecurity with Level Effect

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on November 8, 2021

  Frank was burned out from working in architectural design, and was looking for a more stable career. He was a total cybersecurity beginner before Level Effect’s Cyber Defense Analyst Bootcamp, but was able to quickly reskill and land his first cybersecurity role at Tevora. Learn what stood out to Frank about <...

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  How TrueCoders Helps Students Land Tech Jobs

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on November 4, 2021

  With students from a wide variety of backgrounds from across the country, TrueCoders’ Career Services team steps in to prepare students for jobs that can change the trajectory of their lives. Denise Shines, Director of Career Services at...

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  The Digital Marketer’s Career Path: 3 Jobs + Salary Guide

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on May 16, 2024

  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. Digital marketing is an ever-evolving, vital element in today’s successful businesses. General Assembly instructor and exper...

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  How Blockchain Is Used in Cybersecurity, Data Science, & Software Engineering

  

  Joseph Eaton

  Updated on July 14, 2022

  The last few years have seen people buzzing about the possibilities of blockchain technology. Bitcoin has been a popular topic for some time, but there’s more to blockchain than just Bitcoin! Blockchain applications in cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering are on the rise. Learn about some of the ways that blockchain is used across different industries and how it’s growing. We’re...

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  October 2021 Coding Bootcamp News

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on October 27, 2021

  Course Report · October 2021 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Amidst “The Great Resignation,” 13% of workers say they want to land a new job in tech – we’re covering the latest on what it means to make a career change in October. A few coding bootcamps sa...

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