Virginia Tech Bootcamps Blog

Whether you're a seasoned professional, recent bootcamp graduate, or looking to make a career shift into tech, staying informed about the evolving landscape is essential for your success. To help you navigate this dynamic year, we’ve compiled some 2025 tech industry trends, tips, and resources.

Explore the world of coding with our blog on what coders do. Learn about their key responsibilities, essential skills, and the impact of coding across various industries.

Watch the video to learn how AI & Machine Learning alum Aleeya Garcia applied her knowledge in neuroscience toward a career in artificial intelligence.

Juan Pablo Gomez-Pineiro is a Control Systems Engineer who wanted to continue learning and gain new in-demand AI and machine learning skills. Watch the video to see how Juan Pablo used knowledge he gained in bootcamp for new artificial initiatives at work.

Explore the best entry-level tech jobs of 2025 and learn how to jumpstart your career in the tech industry. Find out which roles offer the most promising opportunities and start your journey to success today!

Thanks to the bootcamp’s rigorous pace, industry-simulated scenarios training, and built-in career success support, it wasn’t long before Xenisha Hawkins went from beginner to career-ready cybersecurity bootcamp graduate. This is her story.

Learning AI and machine learning through real-world projects is essential to solidify understanding and gain practical experience. Watch one capstone project example from an AI & Machine Learning bootcamp graduate that focuses on autonomous driving vehicle accidents and object detection.

Watch AI & machine learning instructor, Janet Flores, discusses a capstone project example that involves creating a recommender system.

A graduate of the Virginia Tech Coding Bootcamp, Austin Cox, emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining the right support system to foster growth throughout your career.

From minimal growth opportunities to a lack of fulfillment, many people reach a point in their current career where it no longer aligns with their needs or aspirations. In this blog, we’ll help you identify whether it’s time to break up with your career and provide tips for how to change careers successfully.

In this guide, we'll dive deep into how pair programming works, uncovering how it can boost code quality, fuel your learning curve, and unlock the power of teamwork.

Learn how to keep your data safe this Valentine’s season by knowing what online threats to look for and these cybersecurity tips.