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How a Cybersecurity Bootcamp Graduate Turned Passion Into Technical Prowess
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.
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AI & Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp Student Project: Autonomous Driving Vehicles
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.
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AI & Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning Capstone Project Overview
Watch AI & machine learning instructor, Janet Flores, discusses a capstone project example that involves creating a recommender system.
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Student Stories
How Bootcamp Alum Austin Cox Landed a Software Engineering Role
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.
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Job & Career Advice
Breaking Up with Your Career: How to Change Careers With Confidence
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.
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Learn to Code
Pair Programming: Your Guide to Collaborative Coding Success
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.
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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Red Flags: Guarding Your Heart (and Data) this Valentine's Day
Learn how to keep your data safe this Valentine’s season by knowing what online threats to look for and these cybersecurity tips.
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Job & Career Advice
Top Technologies to Learn in 2025 and Beyond
Explore the top technologies to learn and how Fullstack Academy can help you gain in-demand skills.
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Job & Career Advice
10 Highest Paying Tech Careers in 2025
The tech industry is buzzing with potential for new opportunities, and we're here to guide you through the highest-paying tech career choices that align with your goals and promise competitive salary potential.
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How a Virginia Tech Coding Bootcamp Grad Landed a Role with Capital One
Discover how the Virginia Tech Coding Bootcamp helped this grad land a role with Capital One.
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Job & Career Advice
How to Become a Software Developer in 2024
If you’re looking to become a software developer in 2025, you can encounter a wealth of opportunities. As you set foot on this career path, you need to understand the essential software development skills and nuances of a role in coding.
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Job & Career Advice
Why Now Is a Great Time for a Career Change–And How to Make It Happen This Holiday Season
With all the gift giving, matzo ball making, and festive celebrating we do during the twilight of the year, career development often goes overlooked. But the winter holidays are an ideal time to start or advance a career change–for nearly every type of role in tech!
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