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Best Tech Companies in Vancouver in 2021

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.

What Programming Language Should I Learn?

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.

From Research Assistant to Developer, OWN Tech Student Success Story

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.

Announcing Our 15 Days of Lighthouse Contest

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.

6 Apps Built Using Data Science and Machine Learning

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.

How Long Does It Take To Learn To Code?

Learning to code can be intimidating. But it doesn't need to be. This complete guide will have you writing clean code in no time.

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

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.

Software Developer Salary in Vancouver

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.

Data Science Bootcamp Mentor Feature: Kenneth Foo

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

Top 15 Toronto Startups in 2021

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

Pivoting Your Resume to Land a Job During COVID

How and Why Companies Use Python

Python is versatile and can be used for everything from web development to data science. This is why so many companies use Python.

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

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

SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: CHARLIE HAYES

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

Lighthouse Labs launches new initiative for newcomer women in IT in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario

Funded by the Government of Ontario, the “OWN Tech Initiative” will be used to address labour market access barriers for both newcomer women and the employers who hire them.