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🎉 Cheers to the Foxtrot cohort as they complete their internship journey today, making our current all-time alumni count 705! 🚀 Being a part of this transformative journey with you is a privilege we hold dear. We can’t wait to see what’s to come for you! 🎓🍾

#Technical terminology is yet another way to feel intimidated when entering a new field. William shared how much his #bootcamp experience allowed him to gain confidence in his ability to learn on the fly. #vettec #vetsintech #careerchange #breakintotech

Targeting your cover letter and resume to a specific job posting is an excellent way to ensure that hiring managers will notice your offerings! #hiring #career #resume #jobposting

In today's dynamic tech landscape, coding certifications are more than just a credential; they're a testament to one's dedication and skill. Click through to read more on the subject! #programming #coding #careersintech #developer techbullion.com/the-importance…

How do you explain your job to the older members of your family?

It's no surprise to hear what exciting #entrepreneurial things our alum are up to! Jordan was recently featured in SD Voyager Magazine and shared his journey, including the app he co-founded, TimeAlign. #programming #coding #careersintech #LEARNalumni sdvoyager.com/interview/meet…

If you're considering a career in tech - our Jumpstart weekend could be the intro to a smooth and successful transition. Join us on the blog as we uncover 10 compelling reasons why Jumpstart can transform you into a confident and skilled #coding beginner. wp.learnacademy.org/blog/jumpstart…

Generative AI in software development presents risks AND benefits! Managers must balance productivity w risks as AI tools integrate into workplaces, considering ethical and legal implications. What are your thoughts on #AI as it becomes more commonplace?

Learning something new, especially something #technical like #coding - is HARD! Renita shares more of what worked for her before and during our Full-Stack Web Developer Program. #programming #careersintech #developing

It's our birthday! As LEARN has navigated countless changes, we have never lost sight of how important our community is to this process. We appreciate each of our students, instructors, + community members - together, we can all learn and grow more than we can alone! Cheers!

If you are a #veteran using #VETTEC benefits and were affected by #Codeup's unexpected closure - we want to help! Our Full Stack program has space avail on Jan 22nd - email Marquista @ learnacademy.org to see if the Alpha Cohort is the right place for you to land.

Today marks one full year of having Vanessa Bastien, our Community Engagement Specialist, back on the team here at LEARN! Cheers to another year of pithy copywriting and community engagement!

Another exciting hire to announce! Jacob Dahlgren just got hired as a Junior #Developer at Gierd, a #rubyonrails shop out of Idaho. His hard work + determination after grad were integral to his successful job search - no surprises there! #hired #careertransition #jobsintech

Hiring developers can be stressful, but it doesn't need to be! Check out a post on our blog; we will walk you through how internship programs can be the key to reducing #hiring stress. There might be more benefits than you think! #jobsearch #programmers

How perfectly fitting to talk about as we launch into 2024! Adam Cuppy has a #reflecting and #writing habit he utilizes every week. #Journaling can help you improve mindfulness, calm anxiety, and reduce stress! #newyearnewyou #goalsetting youtube.com/watch?v=a1wwoI…

Put that New Year energy to good use with some great events this week! 1/1 + 1/3 San Diego Tech Coffee meeting in-person and online: meetup.com/sandiego-tech-… 1/4 SD Ruby Meetup in-person at @IvyStreetCohttps://www.meetup.com/sdruby/events/297372057/ #programming #careersintech

@TheEconomist discussed the possibility that #SoftwareEngineers of the future will be software themselves. #AI is undoubtedly the future - but human input is incredibly important! How much time are you spending learning how to work with AI? economist.com/science-and-te…

Kristen from @Measurabl, Chris from @Scientist_com, + Adam from @SDLEARN made great points about coaching interns, specifically - how to ask more effective questions. What do you think? Do you agree that @SlackHQ, at times, makes us too available? youtu.be/VhrGT3qys-I

#Interns are folks who are potentially less confident in their skillset - make sure you're taking steps to keep things accessible. Avoiding acronyms or having a dedicated place for them to keep track of acronyms is key! @adamcuppy shares more at the link youtube.com/watch?v=chamMM…

Let's revisit these stats from 2022, as gathered and compiled by @DiceDotCom and @Hired_HQ. How do you think 2023 lined up? We're looking forward to when these numbers come out for 2023! #careersintech #webdeveloper #programming #coding #engineering