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How Networking Enabled One Veteran Alum to Land His First Tech Job
Fullstack Academy alum and US Military veteran, Marco Pigna, shared in a recent workshop his compelling story about landing his first tech job through networking.
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From Foundational Concepts to Creating a Fully-Functioning Game
Watch how Isaias Julio, a veteran and coding bootcamp graduate, used foundational concepts he learned in bootcamp to build a fully-functioning game and propel his career forward.
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How a Former Marketer Landed a Software Engineering Role After Bootcamp
Software Engineering Immersive graduate Alfredo Ferreira credits his success in changing careers, from marketing to tech, to perseverance in coding bootcamp and beyond. This mindset helped him stay active in the job search while expanding his coding skills with constant practice.
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How One Veteran's Experience Translates to a Growing Cybersecurity Career
Watch the video to see how a veteran bootcamp graduate's military experience informs his new cybersecurity career.
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Going From Tech Beginner to Cybersecurity Professional with Fullstack Academy
Read how Brandon Kung, a cybersecurity bootcamp graduate, transformed from tech beginner to cybersecurity professional.
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How a Cybersecurity Bootcamp Graduate Turned Passion Into Technical Prowess
Thanks to the bootcamp’s rigorous pace, industry-simulated scenarios training, and built-in career success support, it wasn’t long before Xenisha Hawkins went from beginner to career-ready cybersecurity bootcamp graduate. This is her story.
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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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Public Health, Python, and Problem Solving: How This Bootcamp Grad Gained Crucial Data Analytics Skills
Watch the video to see how learning to code in Python, in particular, opened up a new realm of possibilities for a Data Analytics Bootcamp graduate’s career while also fueling her passion for problem solving.
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How a Data Analytics Bootcamp Graduate Found Her Niche Through Hands-On Learning
Paola Torres describes how she built practical data skills and learned how to apply them throughout her bootcamp experience in this featured video.
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Why Coding Alum Inkyeong Jang Persisted In Bootcamp and Beyond
Coding bootcamp graduate Inkyeong Jang reflects upon the technical and professional skills that she learned in bootcamp and continues to make use of today.
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Tech Bootcamp Triumph: Terrence Hannahan's Journey From Government to Fullstack Academy
Terrence Hannahan's journey into the world of technology is a testament to the power of perseverance, curiosity, and embracing new challenges. Read on to learn about Hannahan's experience with Fullstack Academy and how he expanded his tech skills.
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From Nutrition to Tech: Ariane Rubin's Transformative Experience at Fullstack Academy
Ariane Rubin’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and determination. With a background in nutrition and sports medicine, Rubin had a passion for helping others achieve their health and wellness goals. Her decision to enroll in the Fullstack Academy Software Engineering Immersive was the first step on a path that would prove to be both challenging and deeply rewarding.
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A Dairy Farmer Turned Tech Practitioner Shares His Fullstack Academy Experience
Fullstack Academy Coding Bootcamp alum Robert McConnell details his bootcamp experience in this video.
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