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ZIP CODE WILMINGTON’S TOP FIVE TECH PROFESSIOnAL DEVELOPMENT BOOKS

by Desa Burton, Executive Director, Zip Code Wilmington Want a new career with great earning potential and growth? Try software programming - starting salaries are typically $75,000 - 100,000+ and it’s the only field growing by 22% over the next decade according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Every other field is projected to grow by 4% (on average); moreover, every other field is concurrently being consumed by technology. You can’t escape technology and, honestly, why would you? It...

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Zip Code Wilmington’s Top Five Computer Science Books for New/Transitioning Software Developers

Are you looking for a new career in coding? We can help! We asked our Director of Education, Kris Younger, for a short list of books that may help people who are thinking about making the transition into technology. He came up with these 5 gems that you should add to your list pronto! NONE of the top 5 books (listed alphabetically) are thick tomes of math and logic; they are all short, concise books meant to explain the way we think when we program, how we design software, and how software...

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New Year, New Career: Reskilling into a Tech Career is within Reach

It’s a candidate’s job market. The year 2022 presents a tremendous opportunity for change as an increasing number of employers – regional and national – see the value of recruiting talent to work remotely. Candidates are no longer limited by a stressful commute or need to feel “stuck” in their current role.  If you are searching for a change and are curious about the technology field, Zip Code Wilmington can help. Reskilling into a longer term and higher paying technology career is within...

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Zip Code Wilmington Reskills 31 Adults During the Pandemic Thanks to Support from Capital One

During the fall of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic raged on, many adults in the hospitality, travel, tourism, and customer service fields found themselves at a career crossroads. Some of these individuals explored new career paths to change the uncertainty of their current situation. In Delaware, some turned to Zip Code Wilmington to reskill into the technology field.   With funding from the Capital One Impact Initiative, Zip Code Wilmington was able to continue its operations while keeping...

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Dolio Durant: Zip Code Wilmington's Hidden Musical Talent & Lead Technical Instructor

There is a belief that people favor either the right hemisphere of our brains which controls the more creative, conceptual thinking, or the left hemisphere controls more of the concrete, computational intellect. But if you meet someone like Dolio Durant, one of Zip Code Wilmington’s technical instructors, who hails from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), you’ll throw this notion out and see that people can successfully command both left and right-brain attributes. ...

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Elementary Arithmetic Skills + Curiosity = Successful Coder

Getting started in a technology career where you’re developing websites or creating apps can seem very complex and hard to do, discouraging people from entering the tech field. While this world tends to seem exciting and creative, partly because you are building something from scratch, it can also feel out of reach for many. Why? Because careers in coding, software development, and web design often have math associated with them. Fear not, if you’re not a math wizard, you can still reach your...

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Why We Care if Our Graduates Land a Career in Tech

The title of this article uses the term “career” instead of “job.”  That’s intentional.  At Zip Code Wilmington, we want our students to find a meaningful career in technology, not just another job. Our 12-week coding bootcamp is designed to give them the technical training needed to excel as a Java software developer or data engineer while preparing them for entry level position interviews at major companies – many of which are in the Fortune 500 – to secure a new career in tech.  Why we care?...

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Staying Agile in Changing Times

By incorporating agile methods and processes into your business structure, companies can create environments that stay focused on the current need within the industry and allow for quick pivots to respond to new demands. During this global health crisis, that has proven to be true now more than ever.  On March 16, 2020, we began conducting classes online and performing business operations remotely including holding virtual interviews for admissions. Our instructors have been able to adapt to...

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2019 Zip Code Wilmington Year in Review

As one decade ends and another one begins, Zip Code Wilmington continues to keep growing. From new hires to new programs to new alumni success stories, we ended 2019 with a bang. Take a look at all we accomplished as we present our Top Ten List for 2019. The impact of women in technology saw a rise in 2019 and Zip Code Wilmington was no exception. Our 11th cohort was 60% women, which was the largest cohort of its kind thus far. Teri Quinn Gray was appointed to the Board of Directors as the...

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Zip Code Wilmington and the Division of Small Business Team Up to Assist Delaware Businesses

Grant helps small businesses access highly skilled tech talent they need to compete Delaware small business owners will have greater access to graduates from Zip Code Wilmington's computer coding training program thanks to a new partnership between Zip Code Wilmington and the Delaware Division of Small Business. Zip Code Wilmington is now designated as a certified trainer by the Division of Small Business. As a part of this partnership, the Division will give companies under 100 employees who...

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