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Forging New Ground with US Department of Education to Expand Access to Job Skills Training
Geraldina Alverez-Garcia, Jayana Johnson and Natacha Springer aren’t your typical programmers. None of them were coding prodigies or even have computer science degrees. Geraldina worked at odd jobs, Jayana was an administrative assistant and Natacha was a scientist who transitioned to part-time baker after becoming a mom. And yet, after completing Flatiron School’s Full Stack […]
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Meet Course Report Scholarship Winner Jess Harrelson
Last June, we partnered with Course Report to offer a full scholarship to our Web Developer Course in New York City—specifically for people with non-technical backgrounds. Today, we’re thrilled to announce Jess Harrelson as the winner of the scholarship. We spoke with Jess about her background as both a musician and video producer and what […]
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How to Get the Most Out of Flatiron School: Tips from an Instructor
I left my job in healthcare communications to attend Flatiron School’s Web Developer Program in November 2015. I was excited to learn a new skill but also nervous about switching careers and unsure about how well I’d be able to manage a heavy workload.At the end of a whirlwind three months, I decided to stay at […]
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5 Reasons Why Every Digital Marketer Should Learn To Code
5 Reasons Why Every Digital Marketer Should Learn To Code
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Summer Skill-up: Take the Plunge and Level Up Your Tech Skills
No matter where you live, everything seems to move just a bit slower in the summer. So while everyone else is taking summer Fridays and spending the weekend poolside, why not use this time to sharpen your skills and upgrade in your career?If you’ve ever considered getting into tech by learning to code, or deepening […]
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JavaScript Saved the Internet (and So Can You)
With the rapid pace of technological change, it’s easy to forget how different certain products and technologies were just a few years ago: before our impossibly thin laptops, we had bulky workstations; we’ve traded in our flip-phones for iPhones, which put a powerful computer, camera—and augmented reality game device—in our pockets; while we used to […]
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Comparing Coding Bootcamps: How to Find the Right Course for You
A few years ago, coding bootcamps didn’t exist. Today, there are hundreds, scattered across the world—and online—all clamoring to establish themselves as the best option for aspiring programmers. While websites like Course Report and Quora host valuable student reviews of various programs, there’s a considerable lack of resources when it comes to trustworthy bootcamp comparisons—especially […]