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Meet Carolyn Whelpley, Immersive student, Accelerated AI Engineering
Meet Carolyn Whelpley Carolyn is a student at Flatiron School’s Accelerated AI Engineering Immersive program. She’s working with a team to build an onboarding tool for future program engineers. In her interview, she shares what drew her back to Flatiron after completing the software engineering certificate program, how the work-integrated structure has exceeded her expectations, […]
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From Non-Technical to AI Engineer: What the Career Path Actually Looks Like in 2026
You might have been Googling “how to become an AI engineer” for a while now. The results are not helping. Some articles tell you to get a computer science degree. Others say you can be job-ready in eight weeks. A few insist you need a PhD to do anything meaningful with machine learning. A lot […]
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Meet AI Cerdan Lico, Immersive student, Accelerated AI Engineering
Meet AI Cerdan Lico Al Cerdan Lico is a student at Flatiron School who is leveling up by utilizing AI to create apps and learning new tools. In his interview, he shares how a layoff became the catalyst to pivot from customer support into tech through Flatiron’s work-integrated learning program, where he is strengthening Python […]
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Introducing Flatiron’s Work-Integrated Immersive Programs: Training Inside Change
Flatiron’s new Work-Integrated Immersive programs are designed for students who want a high-bar path into building products. Our Immersive students learn through structured coursework and support while also working with an employer as a paid apprentice. The result is verified experience in shipping deliverables, collaborating in real workflows, taking feedback, and building the professional confidence […]
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Work-Integrated Learning: The Next Era of Tech Education
For more than a decade, coding bootcamps have opened the door to careers in technology for people who might never have imagined themselves working in the field. Flatiron School was part of that first wave. In the early 2010s, coding bootcamps emerged to solve two problems at once: companies needed more engineers than universities were […]
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Meet the Mentor // Cass Rogers
Welcome to the eleventh episode in our “Meet the Mentor” series where we get to know Flatiron School mentors in an interview-style conversation. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these stories are packed with practical advice, encouragement, and insights to help you navigate your own path in tech. Each article includes […]
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Cybersecurity for Beginners: Setting up a Virtual Lab
If you’re interested in getting hands-on with cybersecurity, setting up your virtual lab is a great place to start. Virtual machines (VMs) provide a safe, sandboxed environment for you to tinker, test, and try your hand at new skills without fear of damaging your system. In this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn about the benefits of […]