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This Mother's Day, we're reflecting on the incredible women in tech. We are inspired by the talented women who have either gone through our boot camp programs, lead our classes as instructors, or support our students as teaching assistants or support staff. Thank you for making an impact on our future as you help to advance the technology industry! Watch…

Higher education can lead to great things for a person’s career. But for many people, a traditional degree isn’t always feasible. Four years without a full-time salary plus student loans can be a daunting and unviable investment. This was the case for Edward Nunez. A New Jersey native with a GED, Edward had to withdraw…

Anthony Delgado always wanted to use his coding knowledge for good. After graduating from Rutgers Coding Bootcamp in 2017, he started participating in hackathons, pitching ideas for philanthropic coding projects. But he wasn’t content with just attending. Passionate for disruption, Anthony launched his own hackathons. In June 2017, he hosted a Global AI Hackathon that…

For most of his adult experience, Mohammed Wardeh searched tirelessly for a better life—for himself and his family. During this quest, he travelled from his hometown of Damascus, Syria to Aleppo, from Aleppo to Saudi Arabia, from Saudi Arabia back to Damascus, to Switzerland—and finally to New York City and a job with the UN.…

When you think about becoming a data scientist, what comes to mind? If your first thought involves the hours ahead of you, it’s easy to feel intimidated even before you begin. In your mind, you might have not even studied “the right things” in college to make it. But what if we told you that…

Anthony Delgado and Joe Pulaski (JP) are recent graduates of the Rutgers Coding Bootcamp Class of 2017. Upon graduation, Anthony and JP went on to win multiple Hack-a-thons and recently started their own business, Good, Inc.  They shared how the boot camp experience has impacted their careers and how they’re using their newfound skills in the marketplace.…

It’s no mystery that the technology is growing at an exponential rate. Billions of people around the world have a computer or smartphone within reach for most of their day, and digital solutions are spreading into many aspects of daily life. With this change comes the need to adapt, and learning web development is a…

According to Indeed.com, 72% of employers think that coding bootcamp students are “just as prepared” to be high performers as college graduates. This means great things for those of you that are hesitant to join a coding bootcamp, for fear that your time spent won’t be as “worthwhile” as a traditional degree holders’.   Applicants…

The field of Data Science is exploding in demand and changing the way businesses, public agencies, and other organizations use information and assets. Being able to make sense of the overwhelming amount of big data out there takes specialized technical training and skill, so here are just 5 of the best resources for aspiring data…

  We know, trying new things with new people is scary. Stepping outside of your comfort zone can be difficult, even for the most confident of folks, so review these 10 tips to help prepare you for coding boot camp success before you jump into the action.     1. Make sure this path is right…

Whether you’re already a pro or a new coding bootcamp student starting your first project, we’re helping you navigate the process. Sure, developing an idea from scratch isn’t easy, but if you follow these steps, it won’t be as hard as you think. Step 1: Brainstorm You’ve probably thought up some pretty cool ideas for…

Do you dread the commute to work on Monday mornings, or wish you could spend more time with your family? Take a look at the following signs that you might need a career change, and we’ll provide you with one way to get started. You don’t feel like you’re contributing anything of value. Many times…

It’s never too early to start planning for life after coding bootcamp.   You’ll be so focused on coding practice and classwork that graduation will come before you know it. For those of you that have already reached this point and are looking for your next step, or those simply planning ahead; here are a…

If you’re thinking about moving into the booming field of data, don’t be caught off guard when considering what skills you should have under your professional tool belt. Since data science is a newly celebrated territory, here are a few key skills to help clarify what you’ll need to be successful in the field. You…

Almost every business out there is trying to establish a greater online presence, and with that comes more room for web development gigs. Here are just 7 industry trends that make 2017 look quite promising for web developers. More demand for responsive designs. Let’s face it; we live in a generation of mobile devices. Mobile…

You’ve worked your tail off to get to this point, but you realize you don’t even know where to begin. Starting a new job search is intimidating and overwhelming to say the least, but believe it or not, there are right and wrong ways to go about it. We’ve come up with a few pointers…

The technology industry is growing faster than ever, and it shows no signs of slowing any time soon. So what does this mean for students and professionals looking to further their career goals? Here are just five reasons why learning to code in the digital age is the right move. 1. You’re more attractive to potential…

Nancy Lukas, who retired in 2015 after spending 20 years as a teacher, always loved technology. She was one of the first teachers to have her own website, loved using a SmartBoard and made her fourth grade students create podcasts about important environmental issues. Still, Nancy, who has always liked a good challenge, never thought…

At 61, after a decade away from computer programming, Tom Keel thought his computer coding days were well behind him. That was until Tom decided to jump back in and follow his son, Seth, to Bootcamp. After reading about the exciting new coding opportunities of the bootcamp-style class his son would be taking, Tom felt…