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Building a Foundation in Tech: Michael Woodard's Experience at Virginia Tech Coding Bootcamp

Discover the journey of our alumnus, Michael Woodard, seeking a structured and comprehensive learning environment to improve his skills and prepare him for a tech career.
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Alumni Story From Neuroscience to Neural Networks
AI & Machine Learning

From Neuroscience to Neural Networks: One AI & Machine Learning Alum’s Incredible Journey

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

Continuous Learning and Growing Career Opportunities with the AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp

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.
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Student Stories

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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Job & Career Advice

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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Make your mark as a software engineer.

The Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy gives women and non-binary students the skills and support to land a life-changing job in tech—plus the confidence to turn it into a thriving career.