“One of the biggest things I learned at boot camp is that anything on a computer is changeable. Everything can be modified, altered, upgraded, amended—the key is figuring out how.” Chris Freckleton never thought he would seriously pursue a career in computer science. For 15 years, he had been working in financial sales. Although satisfied with…
Student Spotlight: A 30K Salary Boost From Learning How to Learn
Alex Walz is a graduate of the University of Utah Professional Education Coding Boot Camp. During the program, Alex not only put in countless hours into coding, he also focused on building his soft skills in behavioral interviewing, negotiating, and professional communication. All of Alex’s hard work paid off and Medical Review Institute of America offered…
Going All the Way: How Kyle Armstrong’s Quest for Knowledge Led Him from Mechanical Engineer to Front-End Developer
For Kyle Armstrong, halfway just won’t do. His desire to go all in was what led him to the University of Utah Professional Education Coding Boot Camp. And it’s still powering him today as a front-end developer. But Kyle’s coding journey started long before that—prior to enrolling in the boot camp, he was a mechanical…
Leveling Up: How Nikki Bellock’s Commitment to Learning Landed Her an Exciting Promotion
For Nikole (Nikki) Bellock, the key to getting ahead in your career is simple: never stop improving. And she would know. Aside from an MBA and years of experience as a product manager, Nikki has been a program director at FranklinCovey, the renowned consulting company behind the best-selling motivational book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,…