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Why Power Home Remodeling Trains Their Own Entry-Level Developers
When students come to Flatiron School, our goal is much bigger than teaching new skills and equipping them to launch their tech careers. We aim to inspire lifelong learners, whose curiosity and love of learning stays with them long after graduation day. There’s no better example of that than Garett Arrowood, a 2015 Flatiron School […]
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Leaning into Uncertainty: Celebrate Your Wins
Promoting positivity is more important than ever right now. Given the changes in your communities (and, for many of us, in our workspaces) in recent weeks, you may need to adjust your expectations for your own productivity or what you believe you need to accomplish each day. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by […]
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How to Create a Daily Habit and Actually Stick to It
How to Create a Daily Habit Actually Stick to It When you’re adjusting to a new lifestyle, consistency is crucial. Do something daily. Establish a schedule. Whether you’re coding for ten minutes, sticking to a new workout routine, or learning something new (or helping your kids learn something new), good habits and rituals will keep […]
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Helping Students Find their “Why” With Seattle Campus Manager Cody Green
At Flatiron School, the community on our campuses is essential to helping students get through the journey to code, which is often intense, immersive, and filled with highs and lows along the way. We sat down with Seattle Campus Manager, Cody Green, to talk about how he helps Seattle students through their journey to code. […]
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Summer Tech Must-Reads to Become a Lifelong Learner
What if a company did everything in its power to create a culture in which everyone—not just select “high potentials”—could overcome their own internal barriers to grow rapidly and change with the economy around them to achieve personal and company growth? The tech industry is known for pushing people to the edge of their potential, […]
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Best Practices for Online Learning (And How Our Educational Coaches Help You Succeed)
Online learning can sometimes feel intimidating — especially at first. It’s a different experience, and there’s a lot at stake as you work toward starting…
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What Does Amazon HQ2 Mean for Washington, D.C’s Tech Scene?
Amazon is coming to National Landing in Northern Virginia. Easily accessible via the Metro and car, Amazon HQ2 will transform the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with 25,000 direct jobs over 12 years and countless other jobs indirectly. Amazon’s announcement is also great news for the city’s tech sector. We already know a lot about Amazon’s […]