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Skill Distillery Receives Colorado Opportunity Now Grant

PRESS RELEASE Bruce Batky (CEO)Skill DistilleryInfo@skilldistillery.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Skill Distillery Receives Colorado Opportunity Now GrantProviding Rural Coloradans with Up to 100% Tuition Coverage for Tech Training DENVER, CO – December 3, 2024 – Skill Distillery, a top-rated coding school specializing in Java, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Colorado Opportunity Now …

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Is a Coding Bootcamp Worth it?

Real life, Students, Tech / By Evan Batky

Is a Coding Bootcamp Worth it?Coding bootcamps are not easy and are expensive.Should you attend one? Is it worth it? The answer is yes.To keep up with the demand for programmers, the coding bootcamp market is growing exponentially every year. There are over 110 full-time coding bootcamps in the United States, and the market has …

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Top 5 Denver Coding Bootcamps 2020

Business, Tech / By Evan Batky

Top 5 Denver Coding Bootcamps 2020With so many coding bootcamps it can be overwhelming to choose one. Not all coding bootcamps are the same, and the differences can sometimes be huge. To help you make a decision we’ve outlined the differences in Denver bootcamps below. What are Bootcamps?Denver coding bootcamps have been on the rise along with …

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Fighting the Gender Disparity in Tech – Bootcamp Style

Alumni, Real life / By Evan Batky

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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How Do I Prepare for a Coding Bootcamp?

Students, Tech / By Evan Batky

How to Prepare for a Coding BootcampEmbarking on a coding bootcamp journey can be a transformative experience for aspiring software developers. With the tech industry evolving rapidly, coding bootcamps offer an intensive, focused pathway to gain the skills needed for a thriving career in technology. This article delves into the essential steps and considerations for …

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5 Key Differences Between Java and JavaScript

Tech / By Evan Batky

What Are the Differences Between Java and JavaScript? Which programming language should I learn? Java and JavaScript are considered coding languages. The apps we use every day are often developed using multiple languages. When trying to decide on which coding language to learn, the best way to derive a solution is to work backward from the …

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What Does It Take to Transition Into Tech?

Alumni, Real life, Tech / By Evan Batky

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 …

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Skill Distillery Women Speak On Tech Industry

Alumni, Tech / By Evan Batky

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 …

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How do I know if a bootcamp is right for me?

Real life, Students / By Evan Batky

What You Need to Consider Before Taking on a Coding Bootcamp A coding bootcamp is an accelerated way to change careers or boost your marketability. Today it is important to stand-out to employers looking for a particular skill set. Teaching in-demand skills in a short period of time can seem daunting, but it has also proven …

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Stop wondering if you can change your career. Do it!

Real life, Tech / By Evan Batky

Should I Attend a Coding Bootcamp? Making a change is hard. Doubt quickly begins to rise above the surface in the form of questions like: How do I know if I will be successful? Am I really ready to change careers? Would a coding bootcamp be the right choice for someone like me? Taking the leap into a …

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Alumni Q&A

Real life, Students / By Evan Batky

An Interview with Java Developer Steve Nagle Keeping in touch with graduates is important to us. Java developer Steve Nagle shares his thoughts and experiences in the program and how he feels now that he is employed with one of the largest health insurance companies in the nation… Skill Distillery: Describe where you were in …

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How do I know if a bootcamp is teaching what I need to know?

Tech / By Evan Batky

What do I really need to learn to become a developer? Figuring out the right coding bootcamp for you can be tough! You may have already asked your developer friends or searched for “coding bootcamp” on Google. Finding the right coding bootcamp can seem overwhelming, but after you have determined the amount of time you want to spend …

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Student Spotlight: Patrick Gaston

Real life, Students, Tech / By Alex Murphy

Student Spotlight: Patrick Gaston: At Skill Distillery, we have the privilege of teaching some of the brightest new programming talent in the tech industry. It is consistently fascinating to learn about their paths and what drew them to come to our school. Each month, we spotlight one of our students and share details of his …

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Stars & Stripes: Veterans turn to computer coding bootcamps as GI BillⓇ benefits become available to specialized schools.

Real life, Students, Tech / By Alex Murphy

This article originally appeared in Stars & Stripes Magazine Veterans turn to computer coding bootcamps as GI BillⓇ benefits become available to specialized schools. By Gordon Bronson Computer programming schools, specialized, accelerated programs designed to teach high-tech skills in short time periods are popping up all over the United States. But until recently, these programs …

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Finding a Job After a Coding School

Real life, Students, Tech / By Alex Murphy

Across the U.S., people are learning new skills in computer programming by completing accelerated learning programs. Called coding school – or bootcamps – are a crash course in the requisite technical proficiencies to enter into the IT market. Coding schools have become popular and necessary in recent years, as there are too many job openings …

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