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Veterans in Tech: From Novice to Cybercrime Fighter
Through the guidance of industry-experienced instructors, Edwards developed knowledge of foundational cybersecurity principles and solved common problems through real-world simulations. Edwards landed his first cybersecurity job as a Technologist at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
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Veterans In Tech: Turning Cybersecurity Theory Into Real-World Experience
Amanda leveraged her military experience to help break into tech and encouraged fellow service members and veterans to do the same. After bootcamp, Amanda landed a government role as an Information System Security Engineer for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA systems.
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Veterans in Tech: Transitioning From Military Service to Software Engineering
Throughout bootcamp, Cory Gold was able to leverage the skills he developed during military service through group projects and hands-on assignments. Learn how he leaned on his military experience to complete a tech bootcamp and launch a rewarding career in software engineering.
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Veterans In Tech: How One Air Force Vet Found Their Calling In IT
After working in Air Traffic Control and Honor Guard while in the Air Force, Ashley Raach knew it was time for a career change. After graduating from bootcamp, Raach began working as an IT Specialist for a manufacturing company — and is enjoying every minute of it.
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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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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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Diversity in Tech
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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Success 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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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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Success Stories
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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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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Success Stories
How a Marketing Professional Used JavaScript to Transition into Tech
Etsy software engineer and Grace Hopper alumnae Wendy Sung on how she made a career transition from marketing to software development.
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