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For aspiring medical assistants, an externship is where classroom training turns into real-world experience. You’ll work in a healthcare setting, interact with patients, practice clinical skills, and learn how a medical team actually operates day to day. It can also be an important bridge into your first medical assistant job. This is especially important for a recent graduate of a CCMA program....

There are four main AI career paths in 2026: AI automation, AI/ML, software engineering, and AI systems engineering. These paths aren't linear, and you can enter at any of them. Which one fits you depends on your motivation and the technical skills you already have. TripleTen offers programs in all four. Dr. Gonen Eren, a curriculum designer...

If you're drawn to healthcare but not ready to commit to years of nursing school or a clinical degree, medical assisting is one of the most accessible entry points into the field. It's also one of the most in-demand: the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 15% job growth for medical assistants through 2033. And unlike many healthcare roles, you can get there in months rather than years. But "acc...

Machine learning engineering is part software engineering, part data science, and entirely focused on getting AI models out of research notebooks and into production systems that real businesses actually run on. The role doesn't get as much attention as "data scientist" or "AI engineer," but it may be the most practical entry point into the field right now – especially as companies shift from ex...

Entry-level tech jobs look a lot different in 2026 than they did just a few years ago – and the headlines aren't making it any easier to know what's real. To get a clearer picture of what's actually happening on the ground, we spoke with Maria Potapkina and Tony Straight from th...

As AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot become embedded in the software development workflow, what does that mean for aspiring engineers? Yuriy Ivanov has a front-row seat to this shift. A full stack developer who has worked at companies like Chegg and WeWork, Yuriy now mentors students in ...

If you’re exploring a career in software testing, quality assurance, or software engineering, you’ve probably seen two job titles come up again and again: QA Tester and SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test). At first glance, they can sound interchangeable. Both roles focus on software quality. Both work closely with developers. And in some job list...

The tech landscape is rapidly prioritizing AI skills, driving high demand for specialized roles like AI Platform Engineers, AI Product Managers, and Forward-Deployed Engineers (FDEs). This shift requires engineers who can deploy, manage, and scale complex AI systems. To explore these three emerging AI careers, their required skills, and how engineers can transition into them, we interviewed Marc...

As the definition of “AI engineer” continues to evolve, one thing is becoming clear: in 2026, employers aren’t just hiring for AI knowledge – they’re hiring for strong engineers who can apply AI thoughtfully inside real products. From integrating AI into web applications to making smart trade-offs around cost, reliability, and user experience, the role is far more product- and systems-focused th...

Some of the most valuable lessons in software engineering don’t come from tutorials or textbooks – they come from watching where people get stuck, how they recover, and what ultimately helps them level up. For nearly a decade, Cernan Bernardo has been in the middle of that process. A former ...

Breaking into tech doesn’t hinge on a single moment of inspiration or a perfectly timed career move. More often, it’s the result of sustained effort and building a real portfolio, then networking with intention. Two Flatiron School...

Breaking into tech looks very different today than it did just a few years ago. Hiring expectations have risen, portfolios carry more weight, and AI has reshaped how many teams work day-to-day. Miriam and...

Tech hiring has shifted dramatically over the last two years. AI skills are rising in value, entry-level roles are more competitive, and job seekers are expected to demonstrate both technical ability and adaptability in an uncertain market. But 2026 isn’t a bleak year for career changers – it’s a year of recalibration and new openings, especially in fast-growing fields like AI, machine learning...

If you’ve ever typed a question into an AI tool and wondered why the answer felt generic or off-base, you’re not alone. The difference between a mediocre response and a great one often comes down to how you prompt, and Kat Kemner, an AI instructor at General Assembly, teaches a simple structure called the PARR framework – Persona, Action, Rules, Refine – t...

Artificial intelligence may feel overwhelming in 2026, but inside real companies, the tools that drive business value are far simpler than the hype suggests. To help beginners understand what actually matters, we spoke with Artem Yankov – a former engineer at Zillow, Rover, PNNL, and Google, and now a mentor for Springboard’s...

From attending meetings on your behalf to developing critical soft skills, AI tools are reshaping workplace efficiency in unexpected ways. But how can you move beyond basic automation to truly leverage AI as a thinking partner? Kat Kemner, AI Instructor at General Assembly, shares her insights on leveraging AI to address real-world workplace challenges, develop leadership skills, and prepare for...

AI automation is transforming how businesses operate, creating new roles like AI Automation Specialist, Automation Designer, and Agentic Developer. Careerist’s 8-week AI Automation Bootcamp prepares students for these emerging careers by combining hands-on technical training with real-world business context. Instructor Vadim Vozmitsel, who has nearly a decade of product-building experience, sha...

Vibe coding is changing how developers write code, but where’s the line between learning and letting AI do the work? At WBS CODING SCHOOL, instructors like Garrett Lander are helping students navigate that question. Garrett explains how WBS CODING SCHOOL i...

TrueCoders is making a significant shift, expanding from their traditional nine-week intensive bootcamp to a flexible 45-week hybrid model explicitly designed for working professionals. Cruz Sanchez, the Vice President and Director of Enrollment at TrueCoders (and a TrueCoders graduate himself), explores how the...

Alejandro Sanchez is the co-founder of 4Geeks Academy, who has been revolutionizing coding education since he was a teenager, building interactive websites at 13. From co-founding startups by 16 to scaling 4Geeks Academy into a global coding school with over 2,500 graduates across the US, Latin America, and Europe, Alejandro is now pioneering the next evolution in coding education by embedding A...