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Connecting Community for Mentorship Month

Career Services
Dec. 30 2020
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By
Nour Abi-Nakhoul

This January, we’re using the Career Accelerator to connect our communities by facilitating discussions and gratitude around mentorship.

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Setting and Keeping New Years’ Resolutions

Career Services
Dec. 29 2020
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By
Nour Abi-Nakhoul

Is learning to code or use data science one of your new year’s resolutions? Here are some tips on how to discover, establish, and maintain your goals.

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How to Get Involved With Calgary’s Tech Scene

Students
Dec. 23 2020
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By
Kat Connolly

Whether you’re new in town or new to your career as a developer, it can be intimidating to jump into a new community. I’ve put together some great advice on breaking into Calgary’s tech community.

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5 Books On Tech to Read Over the Holidays

General
Dec. 23 2020
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By
Nour Abi-Nakhoul

The holiday season can be a great time to cozy up with some e-books. Here are 5 books on tech that can inspire you through the winter season.

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Best Tech Companies to Work for in Calgary

Career Services
Dec. 21 2020
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By
Nour Abi-Nakhoul

After graduating from a coding bootcamp in Calgary, you can work with some of the city’s most inspiring companies. Here are a few suggestions.

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The Career Accelerator’s Year in Review

Career Services
Dec. 16 2020
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By
Nour Abi-Nakhoul

To help our communities with their careers and try to make tech more accessible to everyone, we launched the Career Accelerator in 2020. Here’s a recap.

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A Day in the Life of a Data Analyst

Community
Dec. 10 2020
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By
Nour Abi-Nakhoul

After studying data science, you can work through a variety of fields and industries. Here’s an example of what a data analyst’s day might look like.

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Imposter Syndrome in the Tech Industry

Career Services
Dec. 04 2020
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By
Nour Abi-Nakhoul

Our guest Sadie Freeman spoke about imposter syndrome in the tech industry, how our bootcamp helped, and how organizations can do more to alleviate it.

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What is JavaScript Used For?

Students
Dec. 03 2020
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By
Rachel Meltzer

JavaScript is the internet's most widely used programming language, and has a range of applications. Here are a few examples of what it can do.

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Effective Job-Seeking During the Holidays

Career Services
Dec. 02 2020
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By
Alysha Campbell

The holiday season can be a great time to do some housekeeping for your job search routine. Here are some key tips to help you land your dream job.

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Changes to Bootcamp for 2021

General
Nov. 30 2020
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By
Nour Abi-Nakhoul

We’re adding more value to our bootcamp programs in 2021 with pricing standardization, more personalization, and nationalized career services.

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Best Tech Companies in Vancouver in 2021

Students
Nov. 25 2020
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By
Daisy Robinson

Vancouver is bustling with exciting tech companies. Here’s a list of some that you should look out for during your career search in 2021.

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What Programming Language Should I Learn?

General
Nov. 23 2020
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By
Nour Abi-Nakhoul

In 2020, there are multiple programming languages that beginners can learn. Here’s a rundown of which ones are the easiest to learn and most versatile.

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From Research Assistant to Developer, OWN Tech Student Success Story

Students
Nov. 20 2020
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By
Sophie Theoret

Our impact initiatives are meant to give back to the community, and help students overcome barriers. Here’s the success story of one bootcamp graduate.

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Announcing Our 15 Days of Lighthouse Contest

Students
Nov. 18 2020
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By
Lighthouse labs

For the fifteen days leading up to Demo Day, Lighthouse Labs is giving back to the community by providing a set of lucky winners with some new WFH gear.

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