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There are so many free or low cost resources to learn tech skills. Time is the only investment needed. I'd argue that some of the best software engineers slas
by stadium 5y ago
There are so many free or low cost resources to learn tech skills. Time is the only investment needed.
I'd argue that some of the best software engineers slash developers I have worked with came from non-cs backgrounds like engineering or business. They learned on the job, after hours on their own time, or in a bootcamp program.
And it's more pleasant to work with people that have a sense of humility and some empathy so I'm all for the feelings education.
Here are a couple examples of free resources. Google "{my city or state} free coding bootcamp" and there are tons more.
https://adadevelopersacademy.org/ https://adadevelopersacademy.org/
https://www.builtinchicago.org/2020/11/12/chicago-coding-temple-black-latinx-workforce-training https://www.builtinchicago.org/2020/11/12/chicago-coding-tem...
- mkr-hn 5y agoHow do you identify which courses/bootcamps are worth the time and a good fit if you don't already have skills that obviate the need for the training? It's a catch-22. Sifting through reviews is a skillset on its own, so that's no help. The abundance of options only compounds the problem.
- stadium 5y agoJust like anything else in life. Ask around, pick up the phone, send an email requesting more info, ask for references. And if you are in a position to share time or money, find and organization that provides these services and help them with outreach or mentorship. It's something within reach for a lot of folks already in tech. In minority communities with first generation immigrants they may not know that services like these exist. Try to spread the word within those communities too through local community groups.