Sheray Franklin has had quite the diverse career. In 2013, she received her undergraduate B.S. in dance management, handling the production side of dance performances — and two years later, she earned an M.A. in professional communication and leadership. The result? Surprisingly, a career in ministry as assistant manager of media for her local church,…
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in health promotion, Helen Kim started her career in healthcare. Soon after, she furthered her study by completing an ophthalmic technician program. But after seeing her husband, a Java developer, work from home every day, she realized she wanted to do the same. Enticed to transition into the tech…
Reginald Jones always wanted to work in cybersecurity, but he wasn’t sure where to start. “I looked at bachelor’s degrees and certifications,” he said. “But I really wanted something that was going to give me that hands-on experience.” Then, COVID-19 hit. For Reginald, the pandemic was a game changer, but not in the way you…
Countless Americans have struggled since the pandemic hit, but few have found work as challenging as those in service industries. With restaurants shuttered and tourism in a free-fall, the future for America’s 16 million hospitality workers seems bleak. That’s what Chea Cliatt had decided, anyway. A literature graduate and restaurant general manager, he wanted a change —…
When changing careers, who you know is often just as important as what you know, so it’s a good idea to start building your professional network as early as possible. Industry and networking events are great ways to build connections with others in the tech field by not only granting you direct access to helpful…
George Oddoye enjoyed his job as a STEM tutor, but after three years of teaching students, he wanted to start learning again. In college, he majored in biology and developed a sharp scientific mindset. Now, he was ready to transfer his problem-solving skills to the technology industry. Landing on data science, George began researching ways to…
Jamil Mawani was an accomplished technician for AT&T. Rain or shine, his job brought him outdoors to install copper lines, cables, and more. But after two and a half years of working long hours, including night and weekend shifts, he was ready for a change. “I’d always been interested in website design,” said Jamil. “I just…
Seeking a role in fashion, Victory Fejokwu studied apparel and textile technology. But, she landed in an insurance-related customer service position, and after a year, she was done. She yearned to challenge herself and earn more. She began considering possible career changes. “I started to hear the term UX/UI being thrown around,” said Victory. “I decided to…
Chase Hart has always loved education. But after two years as an eighth-grade math teacher in Atlanta, Georgia, he was ready for a different equation. “I wanted to do something in the tech field,” said Chase, “and I wanted to continue learning — whatever my career.” While researching different technology boot camps, Chase found himself drawn…
After graduating from college, Chris Human was hired by his alma mater — Berry College — to maintain software he’d written as a student. But after four years of working on database design, his learning curve began to flatten. With fewer and fewer new skills to learn, and a nagging feeling that perhaps management wasn’t right for…
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