January 15, 2020 in Learn
What is a VPN? And why do you need one in 2020?
Globally, it is estimated that 53 percent of internet users are more concerned about their online privacy now than they were a year ago. Online privacy is next to non-existent these days. For starters, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) can…
June 5, 2019 in Learn
4 Reasons Why JavaScript is Beginner Friendly
JavaScript is the most popular and versatile programming language in the world. It’s also the first programming language many developers learn. Why is that?
June 4, 2019 in Career Advice
How to Learn to Code
Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to learn to code. Whether it’s because you’re interested in tech, or you want a high-paying career — you’re in the right place. How do you learn to code? It’s a big question. And to…
May 31, 2019 in Learn
What Is Code?
Sometimes, it feels like people who can code seem like they have superpowers. But what is code, anyway? Code is all around us. Code is used in things like computers, phones, self-driving cars, and all other kinds of devices. Movies…
May 28, 2019 in Business Resources
What I’m Learning: How to Create Balanced and Diverse Teams
Hey everybody! 👋 Ryan here again. I have some exciting news. I’m assuming you’re here for two reasons. First: You want to learn more about how to create balanced and diverse teams at your company. Second: You care about the…
May 23, 2019 in Learn
Tech Jobs: An Explainer
Did you know? 1.3 million new developer jobs will be created in the next 10 years. No matter your background or previous experience, there’s never been a better time to start your journey toward one of these high-paying careers. But…
May 21, 2019 in Business Resources
10 of My Best Tips on How to Start a Tech Apprenticeship Program
If you haven’t yet read the IWSI America report on Modern Apprentices, then I suggest you do. It talks about how to get started with apprenticeship and gives a list of key tasks to tackle. Here’s my list of what…
January 2, 2019 in Business Resources
LaSean Smith Q&A
We recently had a chat with LaSean Smith from Microsoft. We asked him a few questions around the topic of diversity and inclusion and why it’s important to create diverse teams. Q. What can companies do to get more people…
December 20, 2018 in Business Resources
Shari’s Story
Let us introduce you to Shari. She is one of 12 women working toward an entry-level engineering job made possible by Dress for Success Oregon (DFSO) and our TalentPath program, a training solution for hiring and retaining engineers from underrepresented groups….
December 13, 2018 in Business Resources
Interview with Chris Bennett at AfroTech
While at AfroTech, we fired off a few questions to Chris Bennett, CEO and co-founder of Wonderschool – a company that makes it easy for individuals to create early-learning programs out of their homes. We asked him the question on…
December 10, 2018 in Business Resources
The Real Issues Behind Diversity in Tech
We recently attended AfroTech and had the chance to catch up with Michael Ellison from CodePath.org. He works tirelessly to address the problem of diversity in tech and so we asked him: What are the misconceptions that companies have about diversity?…
December 6, 2018 in Business Resources
Amber’s Story
This is Amber. After navigating a particularly tough time in her life, she was living in transitional housing with her son Liam and trying to figure out her next step. She turned to Dress for Success in Portland, OR to…