This story was reported for The Coast News on Feb. 1, 2016. Coding. It’s a skill that’s foreign to many but one that children as young as 5 are learning in a Vista school. It’s also a skill that’s in high demand. In a recent survey on the 25 “best jobs in America” by career website Glassdoor, at least eight… Read more →
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General Assembly Rethinks Training for Next Gen of Coders
This story was reported for NewCo on Jan. 6, 2016. “If you can do the job, you should get the job.” That’s what President Obama said in March 2015 when he announced TechHire, an initiative to fill tech jobs through accelerated training. Roughly two-thirds of U.S. companies say they have unfilled positions due to a lack of qualified applicants. General… Read more →