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Jess FeldmanUpdated on March 11, 2021Course Report · Coding Bootcamp News in Review: 2020 As we wrap up a very tumultuous year, we're taking a moment to round up all of the most impactful coding bootcamp news we saw in 2020. Follow along as we call out the top trends of 2020 and break dow...Continue Reading →- Jess FeldmanUpdated on December 28, 2020What exactly is a UX portfolio and what are the core elements that every UX designer and researcher should include in it? Springboard UI/UX Design mentor Rylan Clark breaks down what em...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on December 23, 2020Seattle is a renowned tech hub, but what does Flatiron School’s Seattle campus look like since going remote due to COVID-19 restrictions? Campus Director David Fruchter delves into how the Seattle campus continues to connect students to the vibrant local tech commun...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on December 28, 2020Codesmith recently reported that 87% of their grads get full-time software engineering jobs within 6 months, with an average salary of $115,000 a year. How exactly are Codesmith graduates landing the mid/senior engineering roles that they’re now known for? Phi...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on December 17, 2020Sabio instructor, Hector Arias, takes us on a deep dive of SQL, a querying language used to interpret data. He offers an inside look at a SQL application and shares the different careers that utilize SQL, from Data Analysts and Web Developers to Project Managers and Database Administrators. Hector also shares what stands out about Sabio and offers resources for...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on January 4, 2021The technology behind electronic music inspired classically-trained pianist Alisa Kolot to explore a career in coding. Alisa was drawn to the all-women environment at Hackbright Academy and the community support they needed to learn software engineering in 12 weeks. Read Alisa’s advice about laying th...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on January 8, 2021Megan Dibble earned a college education in industrial engineering, but wasn’t inspired by that career path. Wanting to work on more data-driven projects, she researched bootcamps that were less expensive than going back to college for a master’s degree. Megan explains why she chose to enroll inContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on December 16, 2020Will Abbot worked odd jobs after dropping out of college, but he was looking for a stable yet interesting career that encouraged him to learn. When Will enrolled in the 6-month, part-time full stack web development program at Penn LPS Coding Boot Camp (offered in collaboration with edX), he got the instruction and mentorship h...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on December 15, 2020Professional musician Léo McKenna relied on odd jobs and performances to pay the bills. When the COVID-19 lockdown threw Léo’s financial stability into limbo, he turned to Lighthouse Labs. Léo shares howContinue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on January 8, 2021Executive Director of Data Science and Strategy at Metis, Roberto Reif, shows us how the data science bootcamp transitioned to remote learning in 2020, what to expect from the admissions process, and how they support students in getting hired post-bootcamp. With t...Continue Reading →
