Opportunities in Technology

“Overall employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is projected to grow 25 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.” – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

4 Benefits of Having a Tech Career Mentor

Our coding bootcamps train students to be job-ready, full-stack software engineers. In addition to the technical skills needed for that pursuit, we emphasize soft skills that employers are looking for....

Exploring Remote vs. In-Person Coding Careers (Course Report Interview)

Two Tech Elevator graduates, DJ Litts and Shane Smith, recently met with the Course Report team to discuss coding careers in different work environments. Dj works in-person at JPMorgan Chase,...

Why Teamwork is Essential on a Software Development Team

There’s an outdated perception that coding and software development careers are mostly solo endeavors. People may think of coders sitting at desks, punching away at code, having little to no...

Jobs in Tech: The Need for Creativity in Software Development

Artist, writer, poet, animator, musician. When you think of creative careers, your mind might first jump to something on the list above. But many jobs in tech also demand a...

How Training to Be a Full-Stack Developer Sets You Up for Career Success

Becoming a full-stack developer opens doors to challenging and interesting jobs across industries. Full-stack development skills prepare you to successfully work on both the back end and front end of...

Exploring your options: In-person, hybrid, and remote tech jobs

The COVID pandemic created a range of changes – some that were limited to a certain time period, and others that persist today. For many, the list of lasting changes...

Will AI Replace Software Engineers? Here’s Why Your Job Is Safe

With all the hype around AI software development tools, you may be asking yourself: Will AI replace software engineers? Is it still worth investing in myself and pursuing a career...

Evaluating a Coding Bootcamp vs. Computer Science Degree

Many years ago, coding bootcamp graduates could be met with skepticism in the job market. Hiring managers may have questioned their qualifications and job readiness. But those days are long...

Opportunity & Resiliency Along the Software Developer Career Path

The future is bright for both aspiring and current software engineers. Data shows that the need for this position is growing across industries, especially as companies outside of the traditional...

3 Steps to Jumpstart Your New Career in Tech in 2024

Are you considering a career change? If so, you know that it can feel like an overwhelming prospect. But it can feel exciting, too – a journey filled with opportunities...

6 Factors Driving Dallas Tech Growth in 2023

In early January, I joined Tech Elevator as the market leader for the Dallas-Fort Worth(DFW) area to foster collaboration and support the growth of our National Live Remote students, alumni...