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Building a Foundation in Tech: Michael Woodard's Experience with Fullstack Academy
Discover the journey of our alumnus, Michael Woodard, seeking a structured and comprehensive learning environment to improve his skills and prepare him for a tech career.
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Student Stories
From Animation and Design to a New Coding Skillset
Coding bootcamp alum Sam Cherry shares how he transferred his previous experience into a dynamic full-stack developer skill set.
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Success Stories
From Sound Design to Coding: Fullstack Academy Alum Greg Kurka's Journey
Learn how Greg’s journey with Fullstack Academy helped him find the clarity and support he needed to solidify his skills and prepare for a tech career.
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Cybersecurity
CyberTech NYC 2021: The Fullstack Cyber Experience
A glimpse into Fullstack Academy’s experience participating in Cybertech NYC 2021 and the remarkable accomplishments from our Cyber Bootcamp students.
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Student Stories
Meet Fullstack Academy’s 12 Opportunity Fund Scholarship Recipients
Meet the 12 Opportunity Fund recipients who are ready to launch their tech careers and impact the industry.
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Cybersecurity
The Benefits of Learning Cybersecurity Remotely
Cyber alum and teaching fellow Harris Stevens reflects on the benefits of online learning and how it has set him up for a fulfilling career.
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Make your mark as a software engineer.
The Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy gives women and non-binary students the skills and support to land a life-changing job in tech—plus the confidence to turn it into a thriving career.
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Cybersecurity
How One Alum Transitioned from Marketing Consultant to Cybersecurity Professional
Fabianna Rodriguez-Mercado had already considered a number of career paths before joining the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
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Student Stories
4 Ways the Grace Hopper Program Celebrates Community and Collaboration
If you’re making a career change, having a supportive community is crucial. Get to know the Grace Hopper alum community through this collection of videos.
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Student Stories
How Coding, Creativity & Communication Combine to Make You a Stronger Developer
“There's a beauty and elegance in code,” says Kevin Ho, a Fullstack alum and software engineer at Beacon Platform.
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Student Stories
How to become a Software Developer Without Quitting Your Job
Fullstack Academy can make a career transition feel seamless. One alum shares his story of how to become a software developer.
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Women in Tech
One Alum Shares the Soft Skills You Need to Land a Job at Etsy
Learn how the culture at the Grace Hopper Program set one alum up for success as a junior software engineer at Etsy.
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Student Stories
How Community Helped One Alum Find Her Calling as a Software Developer
Learn about the Grace Hopper Program’s focus on creating a supportive and inclusive space to learn fullstack JavaScript.
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