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Data Grad on His Post-Bootcamp Career

Students
Feb. 02 2021
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Nour Abi-Nakhoul

Jack Lobe’s education trajectory eventually led him to Lighthouse Labs and Digital Skills for Youth. Data bootcamp opened new doors in his career as a data scientist.

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Biomechanical Engineer to Data Scientist for NFL & Lululemon

Students
Jan. 12 2021
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Nour Abi-Nakhoul

Former biomechanical engineer, consulting entrepreneur, parent to a young child, and Python whiz; meet Carly Fennell, data science bootcamp alumni.

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How to Get Involved With Calgary’s Tech Scene

Students
Dec. 23 2020
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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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What is JavaScript Used For?

Students
Dec. 03 2020
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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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Best Tech Companies in Vancouver in 2021

Students
Nov. 25 2020
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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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From Research Assistant to Developer, OWN Tech Student Success Story

Students
Nov. 20 2020
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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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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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6 Apps Built Using Data Science and Machine Learning

Students
Nov. 05 2020
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Eugene Choi

As our graduates have different backgrounds and personal interests, there were a variety of data science & machine learning topics—from sports to gaming to public interest.

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Thrift Shop Employee To Full-Stack Web Developer, With Help From A Scholarship

Students
Nov. 04 2020
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Sophie Theoret

Having worked mostly minimum wage thrift shop jobs in the past Quinn decided it was time to do a career change that gives meaningful challenges to overcome.

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Software Developer Salary in Vancouver

Students
Nov. 03 2020
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Lighthouse Labs

Vancouver is a top market in Canada for software developers for opportunity and compensation. Learn a developer's average salary in B.C.'s largest city.

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Data Science Bootcamp Mentor Feature: Kenneth Foo

Students
Oct. 28 2020
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Justine Pochynok

Kenneth Foo is a full-time senior quantitative engineer at OpalAI. In his spare time, he mentors aspiring data analysts and data scientists at Lighthouse Labs Data Science Bootcamp

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Top 15 Toronto Startups in 2021

Students
Oct. 19 2020
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Tim Huebsch

Toronto is home to some of Canada's top startups as ranked by growth, best to work for, job opportunities and openings, and more.

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Pivoting Your Resume to Land a Job During COVID

Students
Oct. 07 2020
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Justine Pochynok

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Data Analytics For HR - 101: Make Better Use Of Your Data

Students
Oct. 01 2020
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Tim Huebsch

This Data Analytics for HR - 101 will teach you how to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data in your career as an HR professional

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SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: CHARLIE HAYES

Students
Sep. 29 2020
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Sophie Theoret

Meet Charlie Hayes, a recent Lighthouse Labs graduate, and one of the first recipients of our COVID-19 Scholarship.

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