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“The Boot Camp Changed My Life”: How Vinny Barone Went From Fitness to Cybersecurity
For a long time, cybersecurity was the last thing on Vinny Barone’s mind. A graduate in health promotion and fitness from American University, he quickly…
Dedication and Curiosity: The Key to Boot Camp Success in Any Setting — In-Person or Online
Shaking hands with a friend or sitting down in a crowded restaurant were once everyday occurrences. In 2020, the practical implications of COVID-19 dictated almost…
Project Spotlight: COVID in America Explores Data Integrity
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a hyper-focus on data. With case counts and restrictions changing monthly and even weekly, it’s become increasingly important for everyone…
How Has Small Business Lending Changed Since 2010? James Smith Used Data Analytics to Find Out — and Help Small Business Owners Get Loans
For years, James Smith worked in global sourcing for manufacturing brands like GE, Black & Decker, and Eaton. Shortly before leaving his last company, he…
Switching Gears: How GW Boot Camps Helped These Women Reroute Their Careers
If your current career isn’t quite what you envisioned, it may be time for a change. But once you decide on your next move, how…
Messy Data and Polished Resumes: How GW Data Analytics Boot Camp Helped Stephen Powell Defy Convention and Land His Dream Data Job
Stephen Powell remembers his first daily stand-up meeting at a new startup. A large whiteboard stood at the front of the room, gradually being filled with…
How Meg Rydzewski Modernized Her Career and Transitioned to Technology
Meg Rydzewski had an undergraduate degree in marketing, an MBA in finance and accounting, and years of experience marketing luxury goods and working in investment management.…
Why Employers Are Drawn to Online Boot Camp Learners
Many of today’s leading employers are beginning to embrace new models of education, including online learning. As a result, we see a number of employers…
5 Ways Emily Burnaman is Extending Her Coding Boot Camp Experience to the Community
Emily Burnaman worked in HR for years, leading corporate training for employees at her staffing firm. It was there that she had her first “aha” moment…
7 Characteristics of a High-Quality Online Boot Camp
As the unprecedented shift towards online learning continues to grow, more s are seeking out the combination of skills development and flexibility offered through an…
COVID-19 Update: Transitioning to Virtual Class Sessions
Updated as of April 2, 2020 For the health and safety of our students, in cooperation and in accordance with George Washington University, face-to-face boot…
After Boot Camp, Mike Marshall Found Himself in a Pickle—Here’s Why it’s Not Always a Bad Thing
Mike Marshall was working as a sales engineer in Washington, D.C. when he realized that he wanted to launch himself into the world of business…
Military Vet Damita Zweiback’s Passion for Cybersecurity Led to an Amazon Role—Thanks to Boot Camp
With a professional background in public health and a stint in the military, Damita Zweiback has proven there’s little she can’t do. Between 2015 and 2018, Damita was on…
The 8 Must-Have Data Analyst Skills
Many organizations today depend heavily on data regarding their customers, clients, products, operations, and market. There is now an unprecedented shift in how data is…
How to Identify a Good (or Bad) Coding Boot Camp
As the market for coding and web development continues to grow, more traditional schools are now entering the coding boot camp market. Offering a coding boot…
Why Employers are Drawn to Online Boot Camp Graduates
Many of today’s leading employers are beginning to embrace new models of education, including online learning. We see a number of employers hiring online coding…