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Access Lab Alum Shares How Coming Back After Quitting Was The Best Decision She Ever Made
Attending a 15-week immersive Software Engineering program is a commitment. Most students come from different careers, so Impostor Syndrome happens. For Scarlett P., an Access Labs alumna, not seeing many women in her cohort exacerbated her feelings. So much so that she quit her first week! Luckily, her story didn’t end there. Scarlett challenged herself and returned […]
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Join Us for an Exciting Twitter Discussion on How Women Shape Tech
At Flatiron School, we’re committed to changing the face of tech and care deeply about creating a diverse workforce in our community. Increased racial and gender diversity can lead to increased revenue for businesses and diverse teams have been shown to be smarter. We’re proud to be helping to change the face of the workforce and bridging the […]
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This Alum Went to Flatiron School to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Andrew S. enrolled in Flatiron School Houston because he saw first-hand that finance was turning toward big data. He wanted to become a software engineer to stay ahead of the trend and gain the skills he needed to succeed today and in the future. After enrolling in Flatiron School’s immersive Software Engineering program, Andrew is […]
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A Lifelong Educator Finds His Calling as a Software Engineer
While Flatiron School is a campus for lifelong learners, it also attracts another group of people who embody a similar mission — lifelong educators. Michael T., a Flatiron School online graduate, is a lifelong educator. He discovered his passion for education after joining Teach For America, a nonprofit group that teaches K-12 in low-income communities. […]
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How Our Staff Embrace Change to Teach Students What Really Matters
Below, Erin H. discusses how she became a Technical Coaching Fellow (TCF) at Flatiron School Seattle and how she embraces change. As a TCF, she helps students understand why they’re learning what they’re learning at Flatiron School. Erin’s journey into tech wasn’t her original plan. She got her start after almost failing her theater class […]
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How One Alum Changed Careers and Found Her Voice at Flatiron School
Billie S. had outgrown her role as a digital marketing associate at a venture capital firm. She was running their website, planning social media, and chipping in on graphic design. She wore many hats, but knew the job was temporary nonetheless. “I felt like I’d be stuck in the same job forever,” says Billie. She […]
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This Alum Now Creates a Supportive Community at Flatiron School
Erika H. was no stranger to code before enrolling in Flatiron School’s online Software Engineering program. It took some time for coding to click for Erika, but it led to a career she loves and a future she didn’t realize was possible. Now, she’s a Technical Coach Lead (TCL) in Denver where she helps support […]