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Jess FeldmanUpdated on January 11, 2022As an English professor, Michael Robinson wasn’t sure if he could ever pivot into a STEM career. The COVID lockdown offered Michael the opportunity to explore his career options and expand on latent tech interests he had his whole life. He found a new calling in software development after attendingContinue Reading →- Jess FeldmanUpdated on December 3, 2024Non-profit coding bootcamp Eleven Fifty Academy has helped over 1,300 beginners successfully change careers into tech. But what does it take to get into the bootcamp? Dave Brunner, Director of Admissions at Eleven Fifty Academy, breaks down the three-step admissions process and what applicants can expect in the admissions...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on January 3, 2022Learning the technical skills at a data science bootcamp is only the first step in a journey to working in tech. Landing your first role can be intimidating and imposter syndrome can affect even the most seasoned professionals. Jen Raimone, Director of Career Services at Metis breaks down the top two soft skills a data scientist needs t...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on August 23, 2024Are coding bootcamps accredited? The short answer is – not often. A small handful of bootcamps have recently gone through the accreditation process with ACCET, but typically, accreditation has been reserved for higher education institutions like universities and community colleges. But is accreditation something you should be looking for when researching bootcamps? Let’s break down exactly wh...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on June 17, 2022Course Report · Course Report EOY 2021 Episode 2021 was another rollercoaster of a year, and we’re rounding up all of the most impactful coding bootcamp news we saw in 2021. Follow along as we call out the top trends of 2021 and break down this year’s bigge...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on January 3, 2022Course Report · Course Report EOY 2021 Episode As we wrap up 2021, we’re rounding up December’s most interesting news surrounding trends like The Great Resignation and the rise of university-bootcamp partnerships. Plus, the recent announcement of a bootcamp...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on December 28, 2021What are the tech skills employers will be looking for in 2022? From the continued rise of artificial intelligence to the importance of solid communication skills, BrainStation Founder & Co-CEO, Jason Field, shares the 2 trends that his team observed in 2021, and his predictions for the top 3 trends of ...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on December 28, 2021The average graduate of a coding bootcamp is 5-7 years away from becoming a Software Architect – which means more responsibility, a wider breadth of experience, and higher salaries! So what exactly is a Software Architect and what kinds of questions can you ask yourself as a beginner if you want to advance your career towards architecture? Christian Nally, an Instructor at Lighthouse Labs, ex...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on December 27, 2021Chloe Condon worked as an office manager to support her career as an actress before choosing Hackbright Academy in 2016. Five years later, we’re visiting with Chloe to talk about the impressive career she’s built as a developer evangelist and an advocate for bootcamp graduates. Learn about the...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on December 27, 2021As the Director of Admissions at Devmountain, Jaclyn Anderson understands the effort it takes to enroll in and succeed in an immersive bootcamp. Devmountain’s 2-week application process assesses each applicant’s career goals and skills to ensure potential bootcampers enroll in the program that best suits th...Continue Reading →
