Tehran is about 7,000 miles from Denver — and for Soheil Mirzaei, it probably felt even further. After growing up in the Iranian capital, Soheil arrived in America with just $500 in his pocket. “That’s not exactly a sustainable livelihood for even a month,” he laughed. Soheil’s American Dream began with long hours spent working in…
Determination, Diversity & Representation: 5 Ways Sonia Castellano Prioritized Her Passions in the Boot Camp and Beyond
Sonia Castellano’s journey into technology began on Facebook. An active networker, she was struck when she came across a connection’s testimonial about a coding boot camp they had attended. She raved about the experience, reflecting on how she went from a dead-end job to a career that doubled her income and changed her life. Then, Sonia…
How to Choose the Right Recruiter: Tips From an Expert
When changing careers, who you know is often just as important as what you know, so it’s a good idea to start building your professional network as early as possible. Industry and networking events are great ways to build connections with others in the tech field by not only granting you direct access to helpful…
For This Stay-at-Home Mom, Online Education Was More Than a Perk. It Was a Necessity.
As the daughter of a robotics engineer and the wife of a software developer, Katie White has always been surrounded by technology. In college, she considered a career in computer science — but the idea seemed impossible. “I didn’t think I could do it,” she said. “There was a lack of female representation in technology, and programming…
How an Online Boot Camp Gave This World Traveler Skills She Can Use to Work From Anywhere
Ashley Hart didn’t always know that she wanted to code, but she always knew that she wanted to travel. As a free spirit who loves living in new places, Ashley wanted a job that she could do from anywhere in the world. Ashley’s career involved work in many fields, from nonprofit organizations to customer service centers.…
Your Top 15 Online Boot Camp Questions Answered
You’re interested in an online boot camp—but you first want to know how it actually works. What can you expect from the online format? If you’re just discovering our boot camps, you likely have many questions that you’d like the answers to before taking the next step. It is important to make an informed decision…