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  Inside the Microsoft Leap Program for Bootcamp Grads

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 12, 2023

  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....

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  The 14 Best No Code Bootcamps

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on July 30, 2024

  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...

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  What to Expect: General Assembly’s Reopened In-Person Campuses

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on September 30, 2024

  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...

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  Borrowing an Ascent Loan for Bootcamp: Was it Worth it For Liam?

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on September 14, 2021

  Course Report · Was Borrowing an Ascent Loan Worth it For Liam? One of the most popular questions we hear at Course Report is “how do I pay for a coding bootcamp?” and we know that ~20% of bootcampers use a 3rd party loan. One of the most popular...

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  How Steven Pivoted Into DevOps with Coding Dojo

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on September 9, 2021

  Steven toured the world as a theatrical electrician, but when the global pandemic put a screeching halt to his career, he decided to make the leap into tech. Steven shares why Coding Dojo was worth it for him, and walks us through the benefits of their attentive...

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  What is React JS Used For?

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on September 8, 2021

  React JS is one of the most popular JavaScript libraries – it’s relatively easy to learn and is in-demand with employers. But what exactly is React used for in web development and software engineering? And which companies are using React in 2021? Renowned programming instructor, Colt Steele, answers all of our questions about React and how it’s used in the industry. Plus, Colt tells us why...

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  How Columbia Engineering Data Analytics Boot Camp Helped Akibo Make a Career Pivot

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on September 2, 2021

  When he was laid off at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Akibo Watson decided it was time to pivot his sales role into a more stable, data-driven career. Akibo enrolled in the part-time course at Columbia Engineering Data Analytics Boot Camp (offered in collaboration with edX) to learn the fu...

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  What Edgar Built at Quickstart’s UT Arlington Cloud Engineering Bootcamp

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on September 1, 2021

  The UT Arlington Cloud Engineering Bootcamp powered by Quickstart gives students real-world projects, on-demand mentoring, and portfolio-building opportunities. From strengthening security to understanding servers, Edgar Ayala’s final project – a Virtual Private Cloud – d...

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  The UX Design Career Path

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on September 1, 2021

  User experience (UX) design is an in-demand tech field offering plenty of opportunities for career-changers and upskillers. Nicole of Designlab demystifies the UX design career path from entry-level to senior-level UX design roles, diving deep into the traits of successful UX designers and the typical responsibilities and salaries at...

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  August 2021 Coding Bootcamp News

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on September 1, 2021

  Course Report · Course Report Coding Bootcamp News Roundup - August 2021 August was buzzing with news about the benefits of credentialing for alternative, skills-based learning. We’re sharing the latest on the Apprenticeship to College Ac...

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