As students start Code Platoon, we ask them to share their most significant worries about the upcoming program. Inevitably the topic of imposter syndrome arises, with most students expressing doubts about their ability to learn and perform this skill. After doing a fair amount of research on the subject, it came to my attention that… Continue Reading Imposter Syndrome in Tech: a Deeper Perspective
As you may know, Code Platoon recently launched its DevOps Engineering program, the first new program since we began with our Full-stack Software Engineering Bootcamp. But along with a new program and curriculum comes new questions about which one of these to choose if you want to get started in the tech world. What skills… Continue Reading Software Engineering or DevOps Engineering
So, you’ve decided you want to go back to school or attend a training program. Now you have to wade through all of the VA’s educational benefits options and acronyms. If this process confuses you, then don’t worry. This post will introduce five popular military educational programs–the GI Bill®, VET TEC, VRRAP, VR&E, and SkillBridge–and… Continue Reading How to Use Your VA Educational Benefits
Most of us who served in the military have been in a place where we ask ourselves, “what kind of civilian job does my military experience translate into?” For some, transferring military experience is more straightforward than for others. If you were a nurse or a motor pool mechanic and want to remain in those… Continue Reading What Was Your MOS?
Sometimes multiple areas of interest collide into one topic, making my research easy and fun. Such is the case here with Gene Grabeel and Women’s History Month. Given world events at this moment and the fact that a great deal of my education has to do with 20th Century European history, I’ve spent significant time… Continue Reading Women’s History Month: Gene Grabeel and the Venona Project
From the beginning of our history, Black men and women have made tremendous contributions to our society, particularly the U.S. military’s success. As we celebrate Black History Month, Code Platoon wanted to recognize standouts from that community who rose above and beyond the call of duty, making their contribution all the more significant, given that… Continue Reading Black History Month: Three Standouts in Military History
Imagine there is a great opportunity for Servicemembers, but they have to know about it themselves because no one in the military tells them about it until they are ready to end their service. Such is the case with SkillBridge. Transitioning service members in their last 180 days of service and approval from the first… Continue Reading A Path to SkillBridge Opportunities
November is Native American Heritage Month. This month presents an opportunity to educate the public about the proud history of Indigenous people in America and celebrate the rich and diverse tribal cultures that continue to thrive throughout Indian Country. Code Platoon recognizes the significant contribution that Native Americans have made to our military. Many in… Continue Reading Code Platoon Salutes Navajo Code Talkers
So you’ve decided to pursue a career in software engineering and have chosen Code Platoon as your place of learning. Now what? Just like any top-tier coding Bootcamp, you can’t just walk into Code Platoon off the street with zero knowledge and start day one—you have to have at least some understanding of the fundamentals… Continue Reading Time Check – When should I begin my Code Platoon application?
Have you ever read articles with titles like “Best Jobs for Veterans” or “Top 10 Career Fields After Your Military Service”? I did and came up with a few common themes worth digging into —but from a Veteran perspective, which appears to be the angle missing from many of these articles. Staying in step with… Continue Reading Top Veteran Career Paths