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In a time where social distancing is an absolute necessity, remote learning is the perfect model for those looking to upskill or reskill amidst the pandemic. Many education providers, including DigitalCrafts, have moved their entire operations online.  DigitalCrafts is a…

In a previous article, we asked, “Why Thinkful?,” to discover why students might choose Thinkful for their bootcamp experience. A bootcamp’s curriculum and financing options may be appealing, but there’s another aspect that’s equally important to finding the right fit…

The software development field is expanding at a rapid pace, and many companies need technical talent to keep up. Because people are using the internet more than ever to work, stream, date, learn, and shop, companies of all stripes are…

After nearly five years of flying above the clouds, Evan Kolb found himself entering a different kind of cloud—the digital one.  Upon earning a bachelor’s degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures, Evan landed a job as a flight attendant…

For a decade now, General Assembly has cultivated a robust community with a strong passion to spur the growth of the tech industry. This is evident in its award-winning curriculum, career-centric support, and expansive offerings to help tech aspirants worldwide…

If you’re here, you’re probably looking to make a career change. When you’re trying to find a new path, it can be daunting to look through every option you have at your disposal. Beyond that, it can be stressful figuring…

“I graduated in May of 2019 from a coding bootcamp [called] Flatiron School. I got my job a week before graduation and I started working in June [as a junior software engineer for biotech company Baylor Genetics]... So, here we…

Nucamp has been in the bootcamp scene since 2016, born out of founder Ludovic Fourrage’s aspiration to fill in the talent gap in the technology industry. Mr. Fourrage himself is no stranger to the tech sphere, having spent 18 years…

The Tech Academy Origin Story The Tech Academy is the brainchild of Erik Gross, a seasoned industry professional with over 20 years of experience, and a longtime friend with an extensive background in teaching and curriculum development, Jack Stanley. Mr.…

The technology industry has seen exponential growth in the last decade and this trend is steadily heading toward a perpetual boom, especially now that all companies are becoming tech companies. Some quarters like LinkedIn even predicted an addition of around…

In 2011, a New York Times article dubbed business degrees as the "default major," backed by its soaring popularity in the United States. A case in point: one in every five undergraduate students major in business. Its popularity was attributed…

Picture this: You’re a hiring manager with two software engineers standing in front of you. The one on the left is a recent graduate. She has the know-how on the latest technologies and tools in the industry. However, she doesn’t…

For Daniel Michael, the realization that his life was about to seriously change hit almost as soon as Covid-19 entered the United States.  “I’m a musician. Or at least I was before Covid,” he told us.  The pandemic was spreading…

This is likely one of the best times to launch a career in tech. Several credible reports like LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise in 2021 seconded this notion, forecasting that the next five years will see an addition of over…

What would you do if you only had $100 to reinvent your life? For students of Kenzie Academy, the answer is simple. Pay a $100 commitment fee, attend Kenzie Academy, and launch a tech career in less than a year.…

Carl M. Catagena has had an illustrious portfolio, especially in the music industry. The California-based engineering major has spent over a decade working with notable musicians in the likes of Avicii, Kendrick Lamar, and Carly Rae Jepsen.  He was also…

As the use of technology expands and vast amounts of data continue to be generated every day, companies worldwide—ranging from large corporations like Google, Facebook, and Spotify to small local businesses—are always on the lookout for qualified professionals who are…

The journey toward unlocking a new tech career may look different, depending on who you ask. Not everyone pursues the same route; some may choose to get a four-year college degree, while others may find what they’re looking for in…

Few people look forward to a job interview but everyone has to do them. Sometimes the anxiety involved comes from the need for steady income or the opportunities that come with a position. For many job seekers, the problem can…

Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton are just a few elite colleges in the US. These schools are embedded in our culture as the best of the best; if you go to one of these schools, every door will be opened to…

The tech industry is unique. While many career paths have a clear road map, there are many ways to break into great tech jobs. Options include computer science degrees, coding bootcamps, and self-study. These are all viable methods for entering…

Having empowered over 100,000 professionals around the world since 2012, BrainStation has earned a name for itself in digital skills training. Thanks to its curriculum, Career Accelerator Program, and the expertise of its educators and instructors, BrainStation works to equip…

Earlier this year, Keith Sun, career services professional from the University of Cincinnati, saw the onset of the coronavirus pandemic as a sign to future-proof his career. His decision came amid “a summer where a furlough or employment termination was…

When planning a career change, it’s only logical to opt for industries that show resilience and agility. Which industries hold the most promise? Which has remained afloat and thrived in the face of crisis? When it’s time to take a…

Jessica Trujillo was only 21 when she joined the military as a Persian Farsi linguist. After eight years of service, that chapter of her life came to an end and she embarked on a backpacking trip across the world with…

Tech professionals are in high demand, and there are multiple ways to break into the industry beyond the traditional four-year college or university education. One such method is self-learning through free online coding resources, such as App Academy Open. Learn…

A CEO at Microsoft, Satya Nadella, has famously said that every company is now a software company. He added that demarcations between tech and ‘other’ industries will likely cease to exist in the next decade as computing becomes more widespread. …

Brick buildings covered in ivy, professors in tweed jackets, and large lecture halls filled with young and peppy students-- these images are commonly associated with the college experience. 2020 has changed this experience for colleges and universities across the board.…

The numbers don’t lie—web developers are handsomely paid. According to sites like Payscale and Glassdoor, junior developers make around $40,000 a year, while more senior developers working for bigger names like PayPal, Google, and Apple are paid upward of $100,000…

Coding bootcamps worldwide are touted as an inexpensive path to pursue a tech career. But how ‘affordable’ are they really? According to Nucamp, shockingly so. The school offers courses from as little as $349. Nucamp, a brainchild of former Microsoft…