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Job & Career Advice

Top Technologies to Learn in 2025 and Beyond

Explore the top technologies to learn and how a tech bootcamp can help you gain in-demand skills.
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Student Projects

Coding Bootcamp Student Projects: Guides, Games, and Social Apps

These full stack coding bootcamp projects are examples of just a few types of web applications you’ll learn how to build in the coding bootcamp. As a coding student, the capstone project is your opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and creativity—in bootcamp and beyond as a professional software engineer.
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How Fullstack Works

Active Learning: What Is It and What Are the Benefits?

Active learning has become popularly recognized as a powerful approach that goes beyond passive listening and memorization to engage students. Read on to learn how active learning not only fosters knowledge retention, but also helps develop soft skills and build confidence on the individual level.
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Data Analytics

How to Create a Flower With Python

To celebrate the arrival of spring and new beginnings, you can try out a basic programming exercise on how to build a flower using Python. Throughout the exercise, you will learn some key Python concepts and functions.
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Top Tech Employers in Chicago
Job & Career Advice

Top 15 Tech Employers in Chicago in 2025

This guide lists the top tech employers in Chicago, explores their work cultures, and equip you to get your tech job in a top company.
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Success Stories

From Beginner to Coder: Coding Bootcamp Alum Matthew Kovach’s Journey

Learn how coding bootcamp alum went from beginner to coder with the University of Illinois Chicago Coding Bootcamp.
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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Red Flags: Guarding Your Heart (and Data) this Valentine's Day

Learn how to keep your data safe this Valentine’s season by knowing what online threats to look for and these cybersecurity tips.
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Job & Career Advice

What Every Job Seeker Should Have on Their New Career Wishlist This Holiday Season

The holiday season offers many people the chance to reflect on the past and the possibilities yet to come. This is also a great time to start looking for a job if you are considering a career change. But, before you start gifting employers your resume, ho-ho-hold on, and make a list of what you want from a position or company.
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Data Analytics

What Does a Data Analyst Do? Job Types, Training, and Salary

With responsibilities ranging from setting up an analytics system to providing insights based on the data you collect, here’s everything you need to know about data analysts.
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Best Tech Bootcamps in Chicago

If you’re considering a career in tech, the first step is to develop the in-demand skills and knowledge employers are seeking. Continue reading to learn how a tech bootcamp can help you reach your career aspirations and discover several of the best tech bootcamps in Chicago.
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Job & Career Advice

5 Ways to Care For Your Mental Health While Job Searching

Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for your first job or a seasoned professional ready to make a change, it’s critical to prioritize your mental health while job hunting. Read on to learn a few tips on caring for your mental health while searching for your next role.
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Cybersecurity Salaries in Chicago
Cybersecurity

Top Cybersecurity Jobs & Salaries in Chicago: How Much Do They Make?

Let’s uncover the range of cybersecurity salaries in Chicago—answering the question: How much do cybersecurity professionals make in Chicago?
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