May 17, 2017 in Business Resources
Making the Case for Online Learning to Your Boss
Whether you’re hoping to qualify for a promotion or simply want to gain new skills, it’s always a good idea to look for professional development opportunities. If you haven’t asked your boss for a learning budget yet, it’s easier than…
February 7, 2017 in Business Resources
How the Cogs Turn at Treehouse
When I interviewed with Treehouse last April I knew the company was a perfect fit for me. I knew very little about the tech field. I had spent the last 6 years working in non-profit theatre and performing plays for…
July 25, 2016 in Business Resources
Tech Recruiting: Hire for Fit, Train for Skills
Technical recruiting can be quite a challenge. It seems like no candidate ever has the right combination of skills that hiring managers are looking for. What’s going on? Start learning to code today with a free trial on Treehouse. Imagine…
June 28, 2016 in Business Resources
9 Must-Reads from the First Half of 2016
Happy H2 2016! Here’s a thought: What if we put as much effort into mid-year planning as we do for each new year? Six months planned well is the perfect amount of time to review, recalibrate, and set plans in…
June 6, 2016 in Business Resources
What Can Your Business Do with More In-House Technical Skills?
What can your business do with more in-house technical skill? WAIT! Before you answer, take a few minutes to really think about it… Which processes currently requiring your team’s time can be automated? How much money can you save…
May 9, 2016 in Business Resources
How to Ask Your Boss for a Learning Budget
You like learning new things. You’re interested. You don’t want to be put in a box. You’re a firm believer in T-shaped skillsets. You have a few superpowers up your sleeve. Now, you’ve decided you want training in a new…
April 28, 2016 in Business Resources
We Like Fun Games and We Cannot Lie
Here at Treehouse, we’re big fans of games. A quick game of Street Fighter at lunch, ping pong during a break, or Spyfall after work. Games help us get to know each other, collaborate better and have a little fun,…
April 25, 2016 in Business Resources
How to Identify a Great Junior Hire For Your Dev Team
Are you looking to hire a junior developer this year? Great idea! Creating a talent pipeline now that helps you fill your development team later with skilled workers who know your business is the best way to prepare for changes…
April 4, 2016 in Business Resources
5 Tips to Have the Most Productive (and Awesome) Internship Program
It’s almost summer, and you know what that means. Soon you’ll be welcoming bright-eyed summer interns to your team! An internship program is a great opportunity for them to get experience, but also a great opportunity for you to lay…
July 10, 2014 in Business Resources
Code Oregon – 4,000 Spots Already Taken
In just two weeks, four thousand people have signed up for Code Oregon, the partnership between Treehouse and Worksystems designed to get Oregonians skilled up to work in the tech industry. There are only 10,000 places available so spots are…
June 18, 2014 in Business Resources
Treehouse and Worksystems partner to train 10,000 Oregonians to code
Treehouse is proud to announce the launch of Code Oregon, an exciting new partnership between Worksystems and Treehouse to fill the growing number of tech jobs in Oregon. By 2020, there will be an estimated one million more computer programming jobs…
December 6, 2012 in Business Resources
Why Not Having Enough Landing Pages Is A Critical Mistake
If you have a few landing pages, but they aren’t coordinated and they aren’t placed on your website in any particular logical order you need to immediately fix this problem. It’s not just a matter of strategy, it’s also a…