When Mariño Carranza, Shad Lee, and Jenn June enrolled in the University of Washington Coding Boot Camp they had no idea just how hands-on the course would be. Together, they have been working on an impressive, high-stakes group project—one that’s not just inspired by a real-life cause but is directly impacting it. Completing a project with real-world implications Jenn works for…
Sometimes, changing the direction of your life takes no more than a split-second decision. In Julia Graves’ case, enrolling in the University of Washington Coding Boot Camp came as something of a surprise. “I’ve always had an aptitude for technology but never what I’d call an interest,” said Julia, who had been working in hospitality for 10…
Claire Gibeau had been working in project management at fashion giant Nordstrom for several years. Much of her job required her to work with web developers, and their work fascinated her—but it was often out of reach. “I wrote coding off as something foreign and beyond me,” said Claire. “It was an intimidating topic, as I…
When their University of Washington Coding Boot Camp instructors challenged them to develop an app, Jia Fang, Hy Huynh, Kevin Hyde, Pushpinder Kaur Brar, and Scott McMains saw an opportunity. They didn’t want to create something that merely showed off their skills. They also wanted to make a difference in their community. Today, their Neighbor Corps app empowers…
Lisa Leslie got hooked on technology at an early age. She grew up playing games on her family’s computer and took every opportunity to tinker around on the Web. “I’ve always been extremely curious about how the internet works,” she said. When Lisa went to college at the University of Washington, she knew she wanted…
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