CareerFoundry helps people pursue careers in tech by providing online courses and programs that consistently produce in-demand tech professionals. Through its immersive, self-paced training in UX design, UI design, web development, and data analytics, CareerFoundry has given thousands of career-changers access to rewarding tech careers across the globe. Put another way, if you’re looking to…

Often, a job search starts with going through online job boards like LinkedIn and Glassdoor to find an opening that ticks all the boxes. A couple of window tabs and dozens of bookmarks later, you send your CV, hoping for the best. With a stroke of luck, you may land an interview with your dream…

The cost of education is often a roadblock for someone seeking postsecondary education. For reference, Americans can expect to spend roughly $25,615 each year to pursue a four-year course at an in-state public university. Compounded over four years plus other school-related expenses, the total figure may deter potential students from pursuing the education they need…

Technology is one of the hottest yet most intimidating industries today, brought on by several misconceptions that hound the industry like how tech is only for the genius and STEM degree holders. Changing the narrative are coding bootcamps that are designed to produce as many just-as-competent, if not more, tech professionals who may come from…

Are you looking to switch to tech? Picking a learning institute that matches your learning style and curriculum needs is a crucial first step, especially if you start from square one. Kenzie Academy is a strong contender with four years of experience in the edtech space. Among its program offerings are Software Engineering and UX…

Diversity is making considerable waves in the political and economic arena. With consumers demanding that companies become more socially responsible, business leaders are slowly realizing that integrating diversity is a must if they want to thrive.  This is especially important in sales.  Considering the bloodline of every business, the sales team is also the human…

Diversity is making considerable waves in the political and economic arena. With consumers demanding that companies become more socially responsible, business leaders are slowly realizing that integrating diversity is a must if they want to thrive.  This is especially important in sales.  Considering the bloodline of every business, the sales team is also the human…

As Latin America strives to recover from the economic slump made worse by the COVID-19, opportunities have grown tenfold. In fact, Forbes has recognized the region as a “promising business destination.”  For businesses, Latin America is a blank canvas, attracting them to experiment and expand their scope in the region. But to execute this successfully,…

Getting postsecondary education has come a long way from taking the traditional routes. Now, alternative learning options have grown astronomically, giving people a chance to catch up and get the training they need to break into any industry. Coding bootcamps, for example, have flooded the market as a response to filling the tech skills gaps…

The year 2021 saw the beginning of the Great Resignation when over 20 million Americans quit their jobs during the second and third quarters of the year. Tired of 'sticking it out' and realizing the fragility of most industries, workers have started to look for jobs that promise higher pay and a better job outlook.…

What if you can get a top-quality education in tech without having to pay your tuition fee until you land a job? It may sound too good to be true, but that is exactly what CodeBoxx offers. Climbing the ladder to professional success is usually dependent on your educational accomplishments. However, one hurdle that many…

Did you know that over 60 percent of Americans aged 25 years and over have no degree? Due to biases formed by financial status, race, and gender, not everyone has the same opportunities to train for the career paths of their choice. How can everyone be part of a competitive environment where education is seen…

Martin Ramsin, founder and CEO of CareerFoundry, knows first-hand what it’s like to change careers. Throughout his career, Martin transitioned from a software engineer to a product manager to a CEO, propelled by his goal to always think bigger and become a visionary. That said, he’s no stranger to the challenges of learning new skills…

In 2015, Codesmith, a Software Engineering Immersive program, was founded delivering instruction in person in Los Angeles and New York as well as online.  In CEO Will Sentance’s words, he and his co-founders built Codesmith to “give people the chance to develop those skills [the ability to understand, build and lead with technology] in a…

People's interest in user experience (UX) design is increasing as the use of technology intertwines with our daily activities. UX design ensures that the creative and technical aspects of a product meet the expectations of its users. In addition, the subject serves as a gateway for people who want to delve into tech in a…

Upskilling is not a new concept, but the emergence of tech advancements and innovations across all industries has magnified its importance.  In recent years, companies have been looking for a new breed of professionals. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Insight Report, the global sector is now starting to realize that having a well-rounded…

Since the pandemic hit, every quarter of the year has ushered in a new wave of COVID-19 strains that have been taking a huge toll on businesses. In 2020, around 200,000 businesses in the US were forced to close permanently. Other companies were left struggling to adapt to the new situation, wondering if they should…

The gender gap in tech is one of the industry’s most glaring issues. According to Accenture and Girls Who Code, women are slowly starting to acquire positions in technology. However, only 27 percent of women have computing roles in the US workforce despite the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that 46.8 percent of women…

Companies have pinpointed tech talent shortage as the main reason they have failed to adapt to over 60 percent of emerging technologies since 2020. And the root cause for the talent shortage? Diversity divide, a prevalent problem that remains to be the biggest challenge in the tech industry. A study by Pew Research Center shows…

Digital transformation has become a buzzword in recent years as tech innovation sweeps across the global market. But there’s still much debate on what digital transformation means and entails.  MIT Sloan Management Review defines digital transformation as not just about digital technology or the process of transformation. Rather, it is about business leaders and their…

Upskilling in the tech field has become necessary as opportunities in tech companies have multiplied tenfold. Most industry professionals focus on developing applications and analyzing data. However, others have discovered alternative paths into tech that are more creative. Among these paths is UX design, a field that has seen astronomical growth across all industries. If…

People eager for a career in tech enter bootcamps that offer programs they can complete in 16 weeks or fewer. While this is doable for some, others prefer to enroll in a more immersive program where they can take more time to absorb the knowledge and skills they gain. Enter, Kenzie Academy.  Kenzie Academy, an…

For decades, the creative realm has intertwined with businesses through advertising and marketing. Now, nearly every company imaginable across tech, retail, media, marketing, fashion, and beyond is hiring creatives.  In fact, 61 percent of companies across industries say they are hiring more creatives than last year. And 60 percent of those same companies reveal that…

Boston, Massachusetts is one of the top US-based tech hubs in the country, demonstrating a projected eight percent growth in tech jobs in the next five years. It’s home to household tech companies, such as Amazon, IBM, Deloitte, and Wayfair, and to coding bootcamps dedicated to honing Boston’s tech talents. One of these bootcamps is…

The increasing number of online self-education platforms has changed the educational landscape forever. With the increasing use of technology, anyone can learn from online videos, blogs or web articles, and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).  While most MOOCs use videos to teach lessons, there is steep competition for attention against other websites and social media.…

For eight years now, Lighthouse Labs has been connecting people to a tech career by accelerating their education. The Canada-based tech bootcamp offers full-time 12-week programs in web development and data science as well as upskilling courses that can be taken part-time.  With over 5,000 students to date, Lighthouse Labs has produced thousands of graduates…

In recent years, demand for software developers has far outpaced the available talent supply. Data from Statista shows there were about 25 million software developers worldwide in 2020, and this figure could reach 28.7 million by 2024. Yet, this is still not enough to fill the projected worldwide talent shortage. In effect, companies are at…

Rapid technological advances have brought about an avalanche of job opportunities. However, companies continue to struggle with talent shortages. College degrees offer a conventional route to access these opportunities, but did you know that other options offer lower barriers to entry and in a shorter amount of time?  Coding bootcamps, for example, help diversify the…

The term "digital marketing" covers multiple facets, from search engine optimization (SEO) and content marketing to mobile marketing. As most enterprises and startups go digital today, it has become more challenging for businesses to own a slice of the market, let alone capture and retain consumer attention in a saturated space.  With this in mind,…

What started as a passion project among a group of software engineers in 2013 became one of Canada’s leading coding bootcamps: the Lighthouse Labs.  Through its unique mentorship model, Lighthouse Labs commits to connecting industry experts and instructors with learners willing to gain the skills needed to make a successful switch into tech. After eight…