Not every tech professional has to learn to code, but there are major benefits in salary and job opportunities for those who do. Plus, coding jobs lead to some of the most rewarding projects in every industry.
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Guide to Coding Careers |
Yesterday our very own Vice President of Career Services and Employer Strategy, Abi Tambasco was a panelist on Indy Women in Tech 's EmpowerIndy series!
Next to her is EFA Alum, Lawrence Milton, who now is a Developer for Afterschool HQ. They gave incredible insight on how to enter the Tech industry and how Eleven Fifty can help anyone launch a career in Tech. Thank you TechPoint for sponsoring this amazing event!
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No two coding bootcamps are exactly alike. Here are the seven questions you should ask before signing up to find the right fit for your goals and passions.
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7 Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Coding Bootcamp |
Everyone meet Severa, a new addition to the EFA team!
Severa will be joining us as a Learning Assistant here at Eleven Fifty. Severa admires the academy for being immersively involved in each student's success but allowing you to build your own path towards your personal goals. Outside of code, she drinks lots of coffee, hikes with her fur baby, listens to Crime Junkie podcasts religiously, and collects sneakers! Welcome to the team Severa, we are excited to have you!
When asked how artificial intelligence impacts business and the Cyber industry, our COO Dewand Neely explained how our Cyber grads are readily equipped to leverage AI to reduce risks thanks to our Cyber Range.
In this Cybersecurity and Technology roundtable from IBJ, Dewand and several other industry leaders go on to talk about the rising Cyber security threats, the best ways to fight them, and the increasing opportunities the industry offers.
You can read the full article here: https://www.ibj.com/thought-leaderships/cybersecurity-and-technology
Gap years keep recent high school grads from feeling burned out or choosing a career path that doesn’t feel like a good fit. Get a closer look at the benefits and some stats surrounding this increasingly popular choice—and why a coding academy might be the best gap year program around.
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Why Coding Bootcamps are the Best Gap Year Programs |
"Students should expect our programs to be one of the hardest yet most rewarding challenges that they experience in their lives."
In this Career Ready Indiana article, our Founder and President, Scott Jones goes on to explain what students should expect from the Academy now and in the future. Click here to read the full article: https://careerreadyindiana.com/blog/college/in-the-spotlight/
If you’re looking to get started in cybersecurity, look no further than a cybersecurity bootcamp. Learn why these are so effective in preparing students for the work and certifications needed to get started.
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Is It Worth It to Do a Cybersecurity Bootcamp? |
Help us congratulate Severa as she takes the next step in her Tech journey and career! 👏
Last month we featured Severa as a new Learning Assistant here at EFA, and now we are sending her off to accomplish bigger and better things! This month, Severa started as a Software Developer at SecondSight. Congratulations on this amazing position Severa! We will miss you, but we are so excited to see you further your career in Tech.
Okay, maybe you don’t yet have the technical skills of a cybersecurity professional yet. But these five soft skills and traits are a dead giveaway that a career in security may be right for you.
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5 Characteristics of a Cybersecurity Pro
Ready to #recodeyourfuture?
Our FREE Online HTML & CSS Beginner course starts this Monday at 6PM! In this 2-day course, you'll learn the fundamentals of HTML and CSS, how they work together to create web pages, and more. And no, you don't need any previous experience!
Sign up now❗ https://elevenfifty.org/courses/free-html-css-for-beginners/
Freelance coding is a competitive field, but with these best practices, you’ll make money as a freelancer and love your work, too. Thanks to Indianapolis employer Rhaya Shilts of Jackson Sky Web Design & Development for her insights!
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Can You Make Money as a Freelance Programmer? |
Looking for a great side gig you can grow into a full time career? Web development requires a compelling mix of technical skills and creative talent. These five reasons just might convince you to give it a try.
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5 Reasons to Go Into Web Development |
After graduating from the Web Development Bootcamp, Ali explains that Eleven Fifty opened many doors for her that she would have never been able to explore before the Academy.
Hearing the inspiring stories from our alumni is what keeps us going here at the Academy and proves that we are accomplishing our mission of impacting and transforming lives. Head over to our Alumni page to listen to other success stories from our graduates:
https://elevenfifty.org/about/alumni/
Not all programming languages are created equal. In fact, they were each created under different circumstances to serve different needs. Learn the differences between the eight most popular to explore which one is right to learn for yourself.
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Behind the Scenes of 8 Popular Programming Languages |
Thanks Wabash Heartland Innovation Network - WHIN for the Swag Bag! You guys rock! 💙🤩
Interested in a career in web development? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Web Development Jobs for a look at everything from the skills you'll need, current demand for web devs, starting and median salaries, and much more.
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The Ultimate Guide to Web Development Jobs |
Eleven Fifty is truly grateful for all our amazing partners! Our partners help us transform lives and create meaningful careers every day, and we could not do it without them ❤️
Read this Indy Chamber article to learn more about EFA's partnerships and how we have been excelling through the pandemic: https://indychamber.com/news/member-news/partnerships-and-placements-during-a-pandemic/
Did you know that WordPress hosts 38.8% of the Internet’s websites? Or that it began as an offshoot of a defunct blogging platform? The road from the early web to today’s Internet, where anybody can build a website, was long and winding—here’s how five of the biggest website platforms made it happen.
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The History of 5 Popular Website Platforms |
Interested in learning more about Cybersecurity and how we are expanding our Cyber Range and Bootcamp here at the Academy?
Check out the recent CyberBites Podcast hosted by Nick Sturgeon and guest Dewand Neely, our Chief Operations Officer! It was fun to hear about their time working together as well as what's new here at Eleven Fifty. Click here to listen:
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CyberBites Podcast: Dewand Neely - Eleven Fifty Academy - Interview on Apple Podcasts
Coding is used to give commands to computers—which is only going to get more important as time passes. These five jobs are just some of the roles where you might be surprised to learn coding is already an essential job skill.
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Careers In Coding: 5 Jobs You Didn't Know Involved Code - Eleven Fifty
Now’s the time to take control of your life and transform your career. We still have spots available in 3 different courses starting on January 25th!
Schedule a meeting with admissions to enroll now and start your journey: https://elevenfifty.org/admissions/schedule-a-meeting/
Have you ever wondered what tomorrow’s technology might look like? What about the programming languages that make it all work? In our latest blog, we explore five of the most promising future coding languages that could define a new generation of smart tech.
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5 Programming Languages of the Future |
Today we want to highlight one of our alumni, Tristan Oshier!
Before Eleven Fifty, Tristan went to Ball State University to pursue a degree in Computer Science. He soon realized that the traditional 4-year college degree wasn't his best option and decided to attend Eleven Fifty!
Tristan graduated from our Web Development Bootcamp in April 2020 and started as a Software Developer at TCC Software Solution in July 2020! We are so happy to have helped you along your tech journey Tristan, way to go! 👏
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