In 2012, venture capitalist Adam Enbar and self-taught computer programmer Avi Flombaum, both of whom with a passion for education, had a clear mission. They wanted to create an alternative education model that gave students 21st-century tech skills that would eventually lead them to success in a growing tech world.  With this mission in mind,…

If you’re looking to start a career in programming and engineering, three different but vital roles await you: front end developer, backend developer, and full stack developer. The training and skill set required for each role are relatively different, although there may be some overlap. These differences lead to contrasting long-term career prospects that you…

In 2019, LinkedIn published an article reporting that product management roles grew an incredible 32 percent from 2017 to 2019 in the US. This upward trend continues, and the product manager's role is now considered essential in most organizational structures. Today’s most successful companies are product-driven and customer-centric. This boils down to a deeper understanding…

The importance of data science and data analytics continues to grow in today’s fast-changing world. According to Statista, the amount of data created last year was at an all-time high of 64.2 zettabytes. The experts predict this figure will get even larger, with the global data creation projected to reach 180 zettabytes by 2025. With…

While many tech bootcamps have part-time programs targeting working professionals, some offer schedules that are hard to balance with a full-time job. It’s even more challenging if you’re a working parent with children, family, and other obligations. Bootcamps can also cost tens of thousands of dollars, which may be unaffordable for some people. Merit America…

In 2014, trained software engineer and entrepreneur Carlos González de Villaumbrosia founded Product School, intending to create a school he wished existed when starting his own product management career. Seven years later, Product School is one of the global leaders in product management training. The school offers industry-recognized product management certifications for individuals and custom…

If you’re thinking of starting a tech career via a coding bootcamp, Coding Dojo should be on your shortlist. Established in 2012, this top-rated coding bootcamp has over eight years of experience in tech education with more than 6,000 program graduates. Coding Dojo’s software development program offers a three-stack curriculum that provides graduates with a…

The desire to learn and grow not only results in personal feelings of success; it also translates to professional success.  A LinkedIn study found that employees who learn new skills are 39 percent more likely to feel productive and successful. The same study also cited an MIT and Deloitte research, which found that 73 percent…

For adult, non-traditional learners, changing one’s career is no easy feat. Switching from a non-tech career to a tech career is even harder. There are numerous challenges these types of learners need to overcome before they can even consider reskilling or upskilling themselves. Some of these obstacles may include the need to maintain a full-time…

Established in 2012, Coding Dojo is one of the first coding bootcamps to offer learners an alternative to a typical four-year computer science course. Since then, it has provided students with a scientifically designed program that fully prepares graduates for STEM careers. Today, Coding Dojo has multiple campus locations in the US and offers full-time,…

In 2021, major cyberattacks hit large organizations worldwide and made the headlines. Last year alone, cyberattacks resulted in a loss of more than $4 billion in the United States. These types of attacks are predicted to increase in frequency in the coming years.  With this rising threat, information security analysts and cybersecurity specialists are in…

Most people associate a tech career with coding or software engineering, while others may add data science or data analytics to the mix. These are arguably the most prominent positions in tech, but did you know that these are not the only roles available in the job market? One area that is steadily growing in…

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts used to be given lower priority within companies and organizations. However, the global discourse surrounding DEI in recent years has prompted a shift in perspective for many industry players. This has nudged them toward embracing DEI and placing these values at the forefront of their mission.  Despite this, the…

Data science is a deep and diverse industry that many people are interested in but may not fully understand. This is unsurprising because companies and organizations often use the terms data scientists, data analysts, and data engineers interchangeably. In recent years, machine learning has also made its presence felt in the data science world, adding…

Roles in artificial intelligence and machine learning reported 74 percent annual hiring growth according to LinkedIn’s 2020 Emerging Jobs Report. This is remarkably higher compared to the growth rate of other jobs. In fact, artificial intelligence specialists bagged the top spot on the list, underlining machine learning, deep learning, and Python as key skills. This…

Looking for a job right out of college is a different experience from the job hunt when starting a second career. Many adult learners and job seekers who reskilled later in life through bootcamps and short programs often have previous work experience, but not necessarily in the fields that they want to work in.  According…

Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the global shift towards a more digital economy, today’s employees have been through a lot. Both events have brought about unprecedented changes in today’s labor market, including the loss of millions of jobs. According to CNBC, as of December 2020, there were still 10 million fewer jobs than before the…

“I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have” is a famous quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson. Swap luck for success and the quote becomes a helpful guide on how to achieve a thriving career.  As the quote implies, career success takes a lot of patience, hard work, and determination.…

“Placement is our number one yardstick. We care about our people getting jobs, and jobs are the key measurement at Divergence Academy. If we are doing a good job training people, they will find jobs,” states Sravan Anakaraju, Founder and President of Divergence Academy.  Sravan’s emphasis on job placement indicates how important student outcomes are…

In 2011, General Assembly started as a co-working space in the Flatiron District of New York City. It soon shifted from offering “office space for entrepreneurs” to offering classes on in-demand workspace skills. That was the start of a decade of notable milestones.  The following year, General Assembly opened its first international campus in London.…

Organizations worldwide are realizing the value of analyzing data and the importance of making sound business decisions based on it. Entrepreneur stated that “Data has become the backbone of business decision making”, while the job site Indeed.com predicts that data analyst jobs will see 20 percent growth from 2018 to 2028.   Most companies across all…

People looking to reskill or upskill usually have a common goal—to have a more fulfilling and dynamic career in tech. To achieve this, many consider attending short programs at coding bootcamps to learn new skills that will get them started on this path. One of the most important considerations people have when looking at schools…

Many people interested in coding bootcamps and short-term programs are usually new to the tech industry. Some have little or no exposure to tech-related jobs and careers but are interested in the field and motivated to learn more. Often, they are currently working in another type of industry but see the opportunities of a career…

In the early 2000s, data science was an emerging field in tech that companies were just beginning to explore. By 2010, it had become one of the fastest-growing areas in technology. Today, Glassdoor reports that data scientist is the second-best job in America for 2021 with more and more companies starting to realize the importance…

Skilled tech workers are in high demand, and the need will continue to grow worldwide with no signs of slowing down. Forbes shared that 40 percent of companies hired tech staff during the pandemic, with 66 percent of companies having plans to add even more in 2021.  A wide range of employment opportunities is available…

Tech is an exciting industry that continues to grow and evolve. According to Glassdoor’s 50 Best Jobs in America for 2021, eight out of the top 10 jobs are in this field. This isn’t surprising considering how much of our everyday lives increasingly rely on tech. Think of what you’ve done so far today and…

In the past, career services were considered as an afterthought for many schools or an office on campus that students often walked by but never entered. Today, it’s proving to be a major differentiating factor between universities and bootcamps. Students are now scrutinizing career and placement services offered by schools before deciding on where to…

The tech industry continues to grow at unprecedented rates. According to CompTIA, there were 3.9 million job postings for tech positions in 2020, and the job openings are projected to increase by 245,500 this year in the US alone. While the effects of COVID-19 still lingers, the demand for skilled tech employees continues to grow.…

If you do a quick Google search on data science, you’ll find dozens of different definitions. Companies and organizations also define their data scientist roles differently, based on their own understanding and expectation of the role. Some organizations regard it as an engineering role, while others give the title to statistical analysis experts. The data…

If you’ve started looking into schools and programs to begin your new career in tech, the options can be overwhelming. While many schools offer programs and bootcamps that have the same objective—preparing their students for careers in technology—each school has its own educational philosophy, specific curriculum, and uses different teaching methods to achieve its goal.…