Michelle Jones

Nov 20, 2024 | forbes.com | Horacio Sierra |Brenna Swanston |Michelle Jones

Key TakeawaysCoding bootcamps are condensed, accelerated training programs designed to prepare graduates for tech industry careers. Popular focus areas for bootcamps include software engineering, web development, cybersecurity and data science. Bootcamps are typically shorter and less expensive than college degrees, but offer a more limited curriculum and potentially reduced employer recognition. Coding bootcamps were born out of necessity.

Oct 13, 2023 | forbes.com | Genevieve Carlton Ph.D |Veronica Freeman |Michelle Jones

In the U.S., people with higher levels of education tend to earn higher salaries. In fact, workers with bachelor’s degrees make about 68% more than those with only a high school diploma, according to median wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). As a result, the most educated cities in the U.S. are primed to produce more innovation and tax revenue.

Aug 15, 2023 | forbes.com | Horacio Sierra |Brenna Swanston |Michelle Jones

Coding bootcamps were born out of necessity. Modeled after trade schools, bootcamps provide the tech industry with a pipeline of ambitious graduates armed with job-ready skills. Whether it’s UX/UI design, cybersecurity or full-stack development, bootcamps teach students the skills they need to succeed in their desired careers.

Aug 3, 2023 | forbes.com | Michelle Jones |Veronica Freeman

Question: As a student who’s majoring in a tech-related field, I’m seeing a lot of layoffs in the news and on LinkedIn. What does this mean for my career goals? Do you have any tips on how to navigate this changing industry? Answer: For the last several years, we’ve been experiencing a tech talent shortage. There were more roles open than qualified people to fill them.

Jun 8, 2023 | invesbrain.com | Brian Heater |Michelle Jones |Tyler Durden

Once again, your intrepid robotics reporter finds himself in the warm embrace of the Bay. To paraphrase Mark Twain, the warmest I was ever embraced was early summer in Santa Clara. I'm writing this from a juice place in Palo Alto (living the dream), having finished a pair of back-to-back meetings nearby. This week's big Apple event brought me out here. As strange as it is to say, I've thus far missed the eye-burning smoke of Nova Scotia wildfires by traveling west to California.