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Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 27, 2025After working in property management, Valerie Rodriguez was ready for a new challenge and set her sights on the tech industry. Drawn to the problem-solving side of coding and inspired by her small projects with Python, she enrolled inContinue Reading →- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 22, 2025Fast Enterprises has long been revolutionizing government service delivery worldwide with its innovative FastCore platform. Since they value skilled, adaptable professionals with knowledge of Java and strong communication skills, FAST has looked to Tech ElevatorContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 21, 2025When Isaac Lewin enrolled in Careerist’s Tech Sales Bootcamp, he already had a solid foundation in sales. But Isaac wanted more than experience — he wanted credibility and a better understanding of tech sales. Isaac saw Careerist as a way to lev...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 16, 2025Danielle Cook’s journey into tech began with a desire for change sparked during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a manager and essential worker, she realized she wanted the flexibility and opportunity a remote tech career could offer. With support from friends already in the tech industry, Danielle began researching programs that could help her pivot, eventually landing onContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 15, 2025Running his own website-building business gave him a broad skillset, but Josh Kleckner found the operational demands overwhelming and wanted to focus on what he enjoyed most: improving systems and finding bugs. That desire led him to enroll in theContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 13, 2025When Rachel Yen started encountering more complicated datasets in her job at HubSpot, she turned to the Data Analytics Short Course at General Assembly to level up her skills. Over 10 weeks, Rachel got hands-on experience with SQL, Snowflake, Ta...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 8, 2025René Weiberlenn made a bold career shift from audio engineering to full stack web development, fueled by a long-standing interest in tech. After choosing Berlin-basedContinue Reading →
- Jennifer InglisUpdated on September 24, 2025Coursera and Udemy are well-known online learning platforms, both of which offer a wide variety of learning opportunities in a myriad of fields, including technology. Whereas Udemy is a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) provider, Coursera partners with universities and various organizations to offer degrees as well as online courses. Both Udemy and <...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 5, 2025Happy Spring! Alternative pathways into well-paying careers like cybersecurity and software engineering continue gaining momentum with new apprenticeship initiatives from the federal government and large states like California. We’re covering how Pell grants for short-term training programs may finally become a reality, and what the expansion of AI has meant for coders. Plus, learn about the ...Continue Reading →
- Jennifer InglisUpdated on May 1, 2025You’ve worked hard to earn your tech certifications – and now it’s time to make them work for you. Whether you're job hunting or building your professional brand, certifications from AWS, CompTIA, or PMI signal to employers that you have verified, up-to-date skills. But a certification won’t help your job search if it’s buried at the bottom of your resume or missing from your online presence....Continue Reading →
- Jennifer InglisUpdated on May 1, 2025There’s no doubt that generative AI is changing the way companies do business, from content creation and product design to research and customer service chatbots and virtual assistants. With this increased use comes an ever-growing demand for tech professionals who can design, implement, and maintain this new technology, but also understand the ethical applications of AI. Whether you’re a dat...Continue Reading →
- Jennifer InglisUpdated on April 16, 2025Did you know you might be able to attend a coding bootcamp in Germany—for free? If you're unemployed or looking to switch careers, the Bildungsgutschein could cover the cost of your training, including tech bootcamps! Our guide breaks down everything you need to know: what a Bildungsgutschein is, who qualifies, and how to apply. We’ve also rounded up Bildungsgutschein-approved bootcamps so yo...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on April 11, 2025With over a decade of tech experience, Alok Roy knew he had the technical skills to succeed — but when it came to interviews, something was missing. He turned to Interview Kickstart, a structured program that helped him refine his technical knowledge, bui...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on April 10, 2025Three months after the announcement that Uvaro acquired Lighthouse Labs in January 2025, many prospective students are wondering what...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on April 3, 2025It's no surprise that understanding AI is becoming a key component of the software engineering career. But how and where can software engineers learn the right AI tools and skills that will advance their careers? We caught up with Will Kencel, a Software Engineer (SDE II) at Microsoft, to lea...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on April 2, 2025Cyber security is one of the most in-demand and resilient career paths, offering a wide range of opportunities across industries. TripleTen’s Cyber Security Bootcamp is designed to equip students with the practical skills needed to enter the field, regardless of their prior t...Continue Reading →
- Jennifer InglisUpdated on October 31, 2025If you’re a project manager (or looking to become one!) and you want to take the next step in your career, you might be considering a Project Management Certification to open those doors. We’ve chosen seven in-demand project management certifications that will show potential employers that you mean business. Get the must-know details on each cert, including how difficult each exam is and the ...Continue Reading →
- Jennifer InglisUpdated on April 21, 2025Machine learning is no longer just a futuristic concept – it’s shaping industries, driving innovation, and transforming careers. From fraud detection in finance to self-driving cars in transportation, machine learning (ML) is at the core of cutting-edge technology. As demand for ML expertise skyrockets, a machine learning certification may be the next step to standing out in the job market. W...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 2, 2025Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growth fields in tech, and with over a hundred cybersecurity bootcamps and programs listed on Course Report, choosing the right one can feel a little bit overwhelming. Four recent cybersecurity bootcamp graduates joined us in a Live Q&A to discuss their bootcamp experience and how they made the career pivot into cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is not a one...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on April 1, 2025With the dismantling of the Department of Education this March, some wonder if this could drive alternative education pathways like coding bootcamps and apprenticeship programs further mainstream. We read reports on the positive outcomes from skills-based hiring and hiring for potential. Find out about new, fully-funded tech training programs in Maine and Hawaii. Plus, learn about the 7 new c...Continue Reading →
