This post was originally published on the GTPE Blog by GTPE Communications. Change. The word alone can trigger anxiety. When life as we know it takes a turn, it’s easy to feel intimidated; the familiar, after all, is comfortable. But change prevents stagnation. It injects energy into routine and propels us forward into unexplored terrain,…
Updated as of April 2, 2020 Due to increasing concerns about the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Georgia Tech Boot Camp classes will be held via video conferencing technology until further notice. To ensure a seamless transition, we’re providing extra training to all active instructional staff on how to effectively lead classes on Zoom through…
Developer Tony Lockhart already had a degree in computer science—so he was no stranger to the world of coding when he enrolled in the Georgia Tech Coding Boot Camp. After working as a systems engineer at GDIT for seven years, he found himself at a crossroads: he wanted to progress in his career, but he needed to refine his tech…
When Uday Sachdeva reflects on his experience at the Georgia Tech Coding Boot Camp, one aspect in particular sticks out in his mind: the teaching staff. “The instructors were so willing to put in their own time if they saw that you were putting in 100% of your effort,” Uday said. “If you showed them, ‘I did this,…
The recent weeks have witnessed an increasing number of schools and universities around the world transition to online-only learning, as many campuses send learners home to help slow the spread of COVID-19. But the transition to online instruction doesn’t have to be intimidating. To help ease this transition, we have outlined 10 tips to maximize…
After selling the tech start-up he co-founded, Charles Gedeon wondered what to tackle next. While handling operations at his company, he’d always been fascinated by the work done by the coders on his team, so that seemed like a good place to start. “That whole process pulled me in,” Charles said. “So I started dabbling…
What led you to enroll in the Georgia Tech UX/UI Boot Camp? What led me to the UX/UI boot camp at Georgia Tech was my background in graphic design. I studied graphic design in college and worked as a graphic designer through my college years, and have done some freelance stuff since then. I have…
Today’s tech industry faces an ongoing and visible issue: there simply are not enough women in the field. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women make up half of the nation’s workforce and more than half of its population, yet, they are still significantly underrepresented across all areas of the tech sector, accounting for only…
Today it is possible to learn the critical skills for a high-tech career through the help of a boot camp. With a wide range of boot camps on the market, mastering a new skill set has become more accessible than ever before. While boot camps are a great way to jump-start your career, they also…
Haroon Ahmad could see the future—and accountants weren’t part of the picture. After earning his master’s degree in accounting and starting work in the field, Haroon began to wonder how sustainable his chosen career really was. His job in the auditing department of a major accounting firm in San Francisco had him working closely with venture…
Sarah Kinneer always wanted to do something with purpose. She was a special education teacher for 14 years—a job that demanded a great deal of emotional stamina and energy. Having the opportunity to impact so many students made Sarah proud, but after a decade and a half, she found herself looking for something more challenging.…
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