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…
December 22, 2017 in Community
Take Time for Reflection
As we near the end of 2017 and head into the new year, it’s important to take time for reflection. Reflecting back on the past year will help you to refine and adjust your learning efforts so that you can…
December 19, 2017 in Learn
4 Reasons to Digital Detox Over the Holidays
It’s almost the time of year when we take a break from work and the fast pace of everyday life to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. It’s also the perfect opportunity to take a break from the digital…
November 21, 2017 in Learn
How to Tackle The 5 Big Challenges of Working Remotely
People tend to have an idealistic view of what it’s like to work remotely – especially when it comes to working from home. But, with the unique freedom and flexibility of working remotely, there are also some unique challenges. The majority of…
November 13, 2017 in Learn
7 Compelling Reasons to Work Remotely
Working remotely – basically working from somewhere other than a traditional office – is becoming increasingly popular with both individuals and companies. In fact, at the start of this year, The New York Times reported on a Gallup survey that stated…
September 28, 2017 in Community
5 Priceless Pieces of Advice for Aspiring Developers
We all know learning a new skill isn’t easy. It takes dedication, patience, determination and self-discipline. When it comes to learning to code, there are some challenges you’ll face that are unique to becoming a developer. Over the last few…
August 9, 2017 in Learn
The Lowdown on Becoming a Developer
If you’re searching for a new career path and you’ve heard that the tech industry has a staggering number of jobs available, then you’ve heard correctly. In fact, economic research by Glassdoor into the value of unfilled U.S. jobs estimated that there…
August 3, 2017 in Learn
Tips I Wish I’d Known When Learning to Code
Having been learning to code for more than a year, I have a few tips I’d like to share with those of you just getting started. These include things that have worked well for me from the beginning, along…
June 22, 2017 in Business Resources
Understanding team goals for internal training programs
There are two integral parts to any significant change within an organization or when a new program is being implemented: gaining buy-in from team members and developing internal change champions. You can offer the best training in the world, but…
December 14, 2016 in Community
#CodingWisdom: Advice for Aspiring Developers
It’s an exciting time to be new to coding. You’re learning a valuable new skill, becoming part of a dynamic and rewarding community and looking at the world of the web and tech in a new light. However, alongside all…
October 19, 2016 in Learn
You’re Not an Impostor: Asking for Help
A friend of mine messaged me the other day. Even though they’ve been in the technology industry for awhile, they just recently landed their first engineering job. So, with this first job, they’re feeling pressure to look like they know…
January 5, 2016 in Learn
3 Books to Inspire Your Career Change
It’s a New Year! The whirlwind of the holidays has buzzed by, and if you are anything like me, you might feel somewhat dazed. But, it’s true, it’s 2016. It’s time to reflect on another year passed and the opportunity…