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Jess FeldmanUpdated on April 27, 2022Aaron always had an affinity for data and was fascinated by the process of data engineering. When he graduated from college without any applicable skills, Aaron looked to Jigsaw Labs to fill the gaps in his education and propel him into a data engineering career. Six months after the bootcamp and thanks t...Continue Reading →- Jess FeldmanUpdated on April 25, 2022Guzal was working in finance when she realized she wanted to explore other career options. Her critical thinking, problem-solving, and constant quest for quality gave her the perfect personality and skills for a career in Quality Assurance (QA) Testing. Even as a busy working mom, Guzal was able to excel at BPPE-approvedContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on April 14, 2022Rory Quenneville Thorpe had an undergraduate degree in criminology, but hit a wall when it came to finding work he felt passionate about, so he ended up working in retail. When COVID hit, Rory reassessed his career goals and decided to make a career change into cybersecurity by enrolling atContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on April 14, 2022Five Star Technology Solutions wants to hire applicants with solid technical skills, great problem-solving abilities, and a growth mindset. To achieve that goal, Five Star has enthusiastically hired a handful ofContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on September 30, 2024Cloud Development is a crucial part of the tech ecosystem. But how can a software engineer specialize into cloud development? Ryan Brodsky of General Assembly explains the differences between cloud development and software engineering, and what it takes to launch a cloud development career whether you’re pivoting ...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on April 11, 2022Brandon was working in gig jobs for Instacart and Doordash, but saw an entry point into tech through IT Support. He enrolled at Merit America to learn IT alongside his career coach and used the Success Sharing Agreement to avoid upfront tuition, balancing the remote program while continuing to work in New York. The career team a...Continue Reading →
- Nat DavisUpdated on June 14, 2023Web accessibility describes the work to remove digital barriers that prevent users with disabilities from operating and connecting with websites and online platforms. When designing and building with web accessibility, auditory, cognitive, neurological, physical, visual, and speech abilities must be considered. In the same...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on December 4, 2024Data is used across industries to drive business decisions, and data scientists rely on Pandas, a Python library, to organize it in meaningful ways. But what does that look like on the job? The Data Science Bootcamp instructors at Lighthouse Labs break down why Pandas is ...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on August 6, 2024What is a typical day like for a Digital Marketer? We caught up with Senior Digital Marketing Specialist and Springboard mentor, Jonathan, to learn more about the tools and tasks that make up his day. Jonathan maps out how he went from junior-level to senior-level, his tips for other digital marketers l...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on April 1, 2022Course Report · March 2022 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup What was the buzz in the bootcamp industry this March? So far, 4.35 million Americans have quit their jobs this year, and many are making career changes. We’re rounding up the latest news about ...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on April 8, 2025After attending a friend’s demo day at BrainStation, visual artist Joanne Le was intrigued by the opportunity to help others through purposeful UX design. She enrolled in the full-time UX Design bootcamp, learning the fundamentals of design while building her portf...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on March 28, 2022Radiology technician Sabrina Hernandez taught herself how to build websites for friends and family because she enjoyed the creative process. When she was ready to make a career change into UX design, Sabrina enrolled in Flatiron School’s Product Design bootcamp to ge...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on February 6, 2025Worried about nailing your Python technical interview? Nate Welter, Technical Instructor at Coding Temple, is sharing the top 3 Python interview questions you should be prepared to respond to in 2022. Learn how to break down any of these Pytho...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on March 23, 2022Zack was unsatisfied with his career trajectory in real estate, and wanted a role that was more collaborative, intellectually stimulating, and impactful. After connecting with Jigsaw Labs, he decided to enroll in the Data Engineering Bootcamp (which includes a 3-month internship during the course of the bootcamp!) to launch a new ...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on October 31, 2022After starting her career as a Digital Archeologist, Isabelle Pinard’s interest in how people used devices led her to pursue a career in UX research. She decided to enroll in Berkeley UX/UI Boot Camp, offered in collaboration with edX, and, three years later, Isabelle is a UX Researcher III at Google. Isabelle shares her tips for acing your U...Continue Reading →
- Nat DavisUpdated on January 25, 2024Coding bootcamps are certainly the most efficient way to quickly make a successful career pivot. But what is a coding bootcamp actually like? Since 2014, we’ve spoken with hundreds of alumni about their in-person, online, full-time, part-time, and self-paced bootcamp experiences and now we’re sharing their insights with you! Let’s break down a typical day at a bootcamp, teaching styles, and e...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on February 4, 2025First coined by the financial industry in 2001, data science has evolved from assisting in business decisions to predicting user patterns and analyzing trends. But data science jobs are no longer limited to finance and tech. Today, data science is highly applicable to pretty much any industry – from healthcare to retail to manufacturing and music platforms and these jobs continue to evolve. L...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on September 19, 2024Roman Shcherbakov reached a ceiling as a Project Manager for a flooring company in Portland, Oregon. Ready to pivot into a more fulfilling and lucrative career, he explored his options in quality assurance (QA) by enrolling at Careerist’s Manual QA bootcamp. With Careerist’s Income Share Agreement, Roman ...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on March 16, 2022What will your career look like after you graduate from a bootcamp? We talked to Nicki Stone – who graduated from Sabio 8 years ago – about her career trajectory from Junior .NET Developer to Co-Founder to Developer Advocate to Senior iOS Engineer. Today, Nicki is starting a new job as a Staff Engineer at Meta and she answers all of our...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on March 16, 2022Phil Smith enjoyed his work as a music teacher, but the demands of the job had him reconsidering his career choice. After seeing a few friends make career pivots into tech, Phil decided to enroll at Eleven Fifty Academy. Phil shares how the guidance and career support he received at Eleven Fifty Academy hel...Continue Reading →
