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From Civil Engineering to Cybersecurity, How this Cybersecurity Bootcamp Grad Transitioned Careers at 35

Students
Aug. 15 2023
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Lighthouse Labs

Meenu, a Lighthouse Labs alumnus originally from India, transitioned from a career in civil engineering to cybersecurity. She shares the reason behind her career change, her Lighthouse Labs Bootcamp Experience, and advice to those also considering a career switch.

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What Is Data Analytics

Students
Aug. 11 2023
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Alana Walker

Data analytics is among the fastest growing careers; so what exactly is it? We lay out the basics in this blog as well as the career paths and opportunities that exist should you choose to dive into this exciting world.

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Canada’s Growing Tech Scene

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Aug. 10 2023
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Alana Walker

Toronto has long led the charge when it comes to known tech hubs in Canada, but other cities are now making their entrance. Read about how Canada is making its mark on the global tech scene.

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Preparing for the 2024 Job Market

Students
Aug. 09 2023
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Alana Walker

The 2023 job market is ... intense. With technology changing more rapidly than ever before, can tech workers keep up? We lay out current and future trends and how tech hopefuls can navigate the future job market.

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Eight Essential Skills For Cybersecurity Analysts

Students
Aug. 08 2023
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Alana Walker

Hopeful cybersecurity analysts need certain skills to increase their chances of landing their dream job and succeeding long-term. We cover eight of them; and that's just the beginning.

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Recession Proof Tech Jobs for Lighthouse Labs Bootcamp Graduates

Students
Jul. 06 2023
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Alana Walker

It's no questions that unsteady economic waters give us cause for concern when it comes to job stability. While no job is completely immune to a recession, there are certain areas which tend to do better than others.

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A Year of Successes: How Lighthouse Labs Grads are Thriving in 2023

Students
Jun. 30 2023
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Alana Walker

We take a more recent look at our grads from the past year and how their careers started out on a positive note despite tough times.

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Tech Jobs in Film, Music, Fashion, and Other Industries

Students
Jun. 30 2023
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Alana Walker

One characteristic that those across the tech industry share is creativity. Though web designers often get the credit for their creative chops, all tech jobs require ingenious problem-solving, the ability to work around obstacles, and brainstorming. Fortunately, many artistic industries are ready and waiting to hire those with a tech background to help their businesses flourish. Check out our list in the blog.

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How Do I Get An Entry Level Job In Web Development?

Admissions
Jun. 20 2023
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Alana Walker

The need for web developers is only matched by its sheer popularity. In this blog, we'll go over how to land that first web development role and keep climbing from there.

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What Is Cybersecurity, And What Does It Involve?

General
Apr. 28 2023
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Alana Walker

Breaches, extortion, and data theft, oh my! Cybersecurity is a rapidly-expanding field, with unemployment in the last decade being virtually non-existent, but what the heck is it? We break it down from basics to how you can protect yourself and your data and the best jobs for those looking to join this exciting career.

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How much do web developers make in Canada?

General
Apr. 19 2023
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Alana Walker

Salary is one of the top concerns of job hunters and those looking to get into web development may wonder just what the stakes are. We break down salary ranges by position, location, and seniority to help you decide if a web development career is right for you.

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Is data analytics a good career choice?

Admissions
Apr. 19 2023
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Alana Walker

Data analytics is a growing field, but is it worth it to join the data game? We'll go over the benefits of a career as a data analyst, where the job can take you, and why you should become a data analyst.

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Is a web development bootcamp worth it?

Students
Apr. 12 2023
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Alana Walker

Bootcamps are no walk in the park; they take loads of dedication and grit and often require us to put some aspects of our lives on hold for a short amount of time. Knowing all that, is taking a bootcamp worth it in the end?

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Web Development Instructor, Andy Lindsay, on Intro to Memoization

Students
Apr. 11 2023
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Andy Lindsay

Welcome to our Instructor Blog Series where our instructors share their wealth of knowledge with us and dig a little deeper into concepts you'll learn in our programs. Today is all about Memoization.

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What Does A Web Developer Do?

Students
Apr. 10 2023
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Peter Eboka

Web Development is one of the hottest jobs in the tech sector. But what does a web developer actually do? Read on to find out.

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