As a self-proclaimed nerd who spent countless hours on the computer, learning, coding, debugging, and diving deep into the labyrinth of code, I can tell you that my time at Skill Distillery was transformative. However, as enriching as the learning environment was, it pales in comparison to the invaluable resource that is Skill Distillery’s alumni …
Chana’s Career ChangeLearn how Chana was able to change her career to programming, and as a result have a better work life balance. Chana’s StoryHi my name is Chana. I was working in a stressful job where I had long hours. The pay was adequate. There wasn’t really any future for me there, but it …
By Alex Wagner Skill Distillery Alumni I had just been laid off; I was going nowhere, and I needed a career change. My brother-in-law tapped me about attending a coding bootcamp to become a programmer – we’re putting computers in everything from phones to backpacks, so the need for developers is not going to go …
There Are Lots of Coding Bootcamps – Which One is Right For You? Read More »
Alumni Spotlight: Kaylee M., Consultant at Credera Can a woman get a good job out of a bootcamp? Thanks to the brave women and men who have raised their voices against the gender disparity in tech, companies in the U.S. are looking for new ways to attract diverse candidates. Even though the road to parity …
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Will employers hire me if I list a boot camp on my resume? Attending a boot camp is a large investment – emotionally and financially. It can be difficult to determine whether or not it will “work for you.” The biggest question mark is often surrounding the outcome. Will a company hire me if I …
Skill Distillery Q&A with Alumnus Brian Thomas Making the decision to transition into a new career can be difficult. All of the success signs point to the tech field, but where do you start? There are hundreds of “tech jobs” – ranging from “Help Desk Specialist” to “Cloud Architect.” Recent graduate Brian Thomas was working in …
Is it still difficult for women to work in tech? As #WomensHistoryMonth draws to a close, we have learned a lot about women working in tech. Many women have stepped up and are speaking out about their experiences. There are more opportunities, and employers are addressing the need for more inclusive environments. We caught up …
