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Tell your story, and your experiences become helpful learnings to those who are new to the field.
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Jack Lavin
President and CEO
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Alumni Story: Carl Kishman, Jr Software Engineer at Veterans Solutions Consulting
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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,...
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Alumni Story: From Professional Hockey to Software Development
Tech Elevator graduate Jack Telford is now a Full Stack Developer at RDI Corporation, where he works on complex projects and leans on his mentor’s support and encouragement. In a...
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Panel Discussion: Tech Elevator Grad on Making a Career Change via Part-Time Bootcamp
Training for a new career while working full-time or balancing other demanding responsibilities can be challenging. But it’s very possible, especially with programs like part-time coding bootcamps. Course Report recently...
Coding Bootcamp vs. Self-Study: Which Path into Tech Is Right for You?
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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....
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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,...
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How to Ace Your Technical Interviews in 2025 (Course Report Interview)
Technical interviews are evolving, and staying ahead is key to landing your dream tech job. Course Report recently interviewed Vinny Sanfillipo, our Senior Director of Career Development, and Margaret Green,...
How to Prepare for the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT)
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Which Is Right For You? Comparing Full-Time and Part-Time Coding Bootcamps
A career change is a big step. When considering a new career in software development, you’ll enjoy more success (and less stress) if you pick a training program that fits...
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The Benefits of Engaging with Tech Elevator Prework Before the Bootcamp
Life doesn’t slow down simply because you’ve enrolled in a coding bootcamp. And at first glance, the idea of doing work before starting an intense learning experience may seem intimidating...
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A Beginner’s Guide to AI: Insights from the Experts in EdTech
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly emerged as a transformative force across industries. To delve into the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in education, Tech Elevator’s Represent Tech program partnered...
Curriculum Spotlight: The Value of Learning React in Today’s Tech Market
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Why Coding Bootcamps are Useful for Computer Science Graduates
Some people think they need to choose between pursuing a computer science degree or enrolling in a coding bootcamp — but that’s not the case. For computer science graduates, a...
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Tech Conferences 2025: Software Developer Events to Attend this Year
Attending tech conferences can help aspiring and experienced software developers learn about new technology, network with others, and get real-world experience in workshops. To help build your 2025 tech event...
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2024 Job Growth: Rising Demand for Entry-Level Software Developers
Report finds 47% growth in the past year for entry-level developer jobs We’ve used Lightcast to track entry-level software engineer/developer job postings for the past year. Since October 2023, there...
How to Upskill Employees: Leveraging Government Funding for Tech Training
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Learning and Development Strategies for Tech Employees in 2024
Working in tech, you can always count on change, evolution, and the need to adapt. For hiring managers and other leaders in positions to hire new talent, the need for...
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Closing the Skills Gap by Boosting Employee Experience
Changing economic conditions and the adoption of new technologies create moving targets for entire industries. Talent supply has not been able to keep pace, resulting in a major skills gap...
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A Beginner’s Guide to AI: Insights from the Experts in EdTech
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly emerged as a transformative force across industries. To delve into the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in education, Tech Elevator’s Represent Tech program partnered...