Real stories from people
who made the shift
The growing demand for cybersecurity specialists has made it one of the most popular jobs in tech. Learn what this profession entails and how to start a new career as a cyber security engineer.
“I’m loving Software Engineering. It’s awesome to be working with something that you enjoy and solving problems that no one else can.”
“I love my job as an Actuarial Data Analyst, it’s exactly what I dreamed of.”
“As we navigate a dynamic and complex tech talent landscape, Flatiron School’s mission – to enable the pursuit of a better life through education – is more vital than ever.”
“Expect a learning curve where immediate progress might not be apparent. But keep persisting, and once those skills take root, you’ll be amazed by how far you’ve come.”
“It was scary and difficult to leave a steady job, especially during covid, but I worked hard and it was all worth it in the end!”
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“My life simply wouldn’t be the same without changing careers. My wife and I are living well because of my career switch.”
“My favorite part of the program was the hands-on labs. Only by getting your hands dirty can truly understand what you have learned.”
“Flatiron School offered exactly what I needed to streamline my learning and prepare me for the ever-evolving tech world.”
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“Learning to code has been a challenging but rewarding journey. I’m excited for what the future holds as a developer.”
“It made all the difference to be surrounded by other individuals as motivated, bright, and desperate as I was to make such a drastic career pivot.”