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Liz EgglestonUpdated on May 31, 2022Let’s dive into AWS for beginners! Jacob from Sabio joins to explain Amazon Web Services, one of the largest providers of cloud hosting services in the world. If you’re researching coding bootcamps, then you’ve inevitably come across AWS a bootcamp curriculum – Jacob will explain how engineers use AWS on the job, the pros and cons of th...Continue Reading →- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 31, 2022Course Report · May 2022 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Find out which bootcamp raised $100M this May and the latest education trends coming out of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Plus, we dive into a new report from the U.S. Government Accounta...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 25, 2022Lighthouse Labs boasts a careers curriculum that includes face-time with employers before a student even graduates! Jack Lee, Manager of Employer Partnerships-North American Market at Lighthouse Labs, shares why employers love hiring Lighthouse Labs grads and how the career services team supports students for coding and data interviews at companies...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on February 15, 2023What does an IT Security Specialist actually do on the job? How many certifications should an IT Security Specialist get in order to stay relevant? And how can you become an IT Security Specialist with no experience? Vianey Luna, an alum of Springboard’s Cyber Security bootcamp, gives us an inside look ...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 23, 2022Unfulfilled in her dentistry career, Beth Collins traveled the world working gig jobs as she figured out her career options. When her sister told her about CodeOp, a coding bootcamp for women, trans and non-binary individuals that offers an Income Share Agreement, she knew it was the right program. Supported by the ISA, Beth attended the bootcamp without pay...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 23, 2022This post is sponsored by Devmountain. Devmountain was recently approved by the American Council on Education and now has ACE recommendations for up to 18 semester credits. We talked to Jason Poole, Director of Operations at Devmountain about the process of getting their bootcamps' approval from ACE and how students should use th...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 11, 2022Marty Nelson, CEO and Chief Alchemist at Alchemy Code Lab modeled their careers curriculum based on what graduates can expect from today’s tech industry. Marty shares what the careers curriculum covers and how students can apply their past “career capital” to their new tech career. Find out the typic...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on May 11, 2022As a military veteran, Thomas used VET TEC to cover his bootcamp tuition and a living stipend, which offered him the confidence, freedom, and peace of mind to fully invest himself in learning cybersecurity. Thomas shares how Divergence Academy prepared him for cybersecurity certification exams, the differences between the university and cybersecurity bootcamp experience, and his top two tips ...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 9, 2022Enrolling at an online coding bootcamp can be intimidating! Todd Schreiber, Admissions Director of Coding Temple, walks us through their 2-step admissions process, prework, and how to determine which of Coding Temple’s program formats is the best fit for you. Learn which technical skills and soft skillsContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on September 30, 2024Data Analysts are responsible for helping businesses across many industries gain actionable insights from vast amounts of data. But what does it take to launch your own data analytics career – especially if you don’t have the college degree for it? Celia Fryar, expert Data Analyst and Instructor ofContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 3, 2022Rick Anglin hit a ceiling with his IT experience and knew he needed more education to level up. While working as a ranch hand, Rick scoured the internet looking for coding bootcamps. He chose Tech Elevator for their 90% hiring rate 3-6 months after graduating, plus their Path...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 4, 2022Course Report · April 2022 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup We kicked off the month with a great April Fool’s Day joke fromContinue Reading →
- 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 →
