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Alumni Entrepreneurship Spotlight With Junaid Ahmad - CEO Jackrabbit Ops

Students
Jan. 17 2023
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Peter Eboka

The future is digital. Getting a tech education opens up many options and opportunities for you, be it paid employment, consultancy or entrepreneurship. We talk to a Lighthouse Labs Alum to learn how he made the leap from paid work to entrepreneurship.

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Understanding the Job of a Data Analyst

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Jan. 17 2023
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Daisy Robinson, Eboka Peter

Data analysts look for patterns, relationships, and other insights so they can help businesses propel their ideas forward, stand out from the competition, and make changes within the company.

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Understanding Data Analyst Salaries in Canada

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Dec. 15 2022
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Alana Walker

The need for data analysts is skyrocketing, but what can those who enter the field in Canada expect to earn? We break down expected salary ranges for entry to senior level and which provinces and cities pay more.

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Java vs JavaScript

Students
Nov. 29 2022
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Peter Eboka

Java and JavaScript are two of the most popular programming languages today. We help to break down the differences as well as the use cases for each of them.

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How to Learn Machine Learning

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Nov. 29 2022
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Alana Walker

Whether you've never touched a coding project, or your well into your data career and ready to grow, learning machine learning can be a challenging, yet rewarding task. Read the blog to see how you can get started with machine learning and where it can take you.

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How to Become A Data Analyst

Students
Nov. 28 2022
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Peter Eboka

More companies are utilizing data to achieve their business objectives. This has created a demand for skilled data professionals and made data analysis one of the most popular careers in tech. We explain the four steps to switching to a career in data analysis.

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Exploring Accommodation And Accessibility At Lighthouse Labs

Students
Nov. 23 2022
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Amanda Sterling

Amanda Sterling, our Accommodations and Accessibility specialist, explains what Accommodations and Accessibility mean at Lighthouse Labs.

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Deep Learning vs Machine Learning - Lighthouse Labs

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Nov. 23 2022
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Alana Walker

What is the difference between machine learning and deep learning? Are they the same or similar? We break down machine learning and its subsidiary, deep learning plus where these two technologies will take us in the future.

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What Is Python Used For?

Students
Nov. 21 2022
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Peter Eboka

Python has become one of the most used programming languages worldwide and is a vital asset in the toolbox of any data professional. We look at all the ways Python is being used around us today.

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Web Developer Salaries in Toronto in 2023

Students
Nov. 21 2022
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Peter Eboka

Toronto has become one of the important hubs for the tech industry in Canada. We look at web developer salaries and answer important questions about becoming a web developer in Toronto.

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Common Web Developer Interview Questions

Students
Nov. 21 2022
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Peter Eboka

A job interview is an opportunity for you to showcase your hard and soft skills to a potential employer and is a step away from attaining a dream job and career. We examine some of the more commonly asked interview questions to help get you prepared!

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A Guide To Career Services At Lighthouse Labs

Students
Nov. 18 2022
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Peter Eboka

What if you had a team of experts waiting on the sidelines to help you achieve all your career objectives for the rest of your life? That's what you get with Career Services at Lighthouse Labs. Cat Seier, Manager, Career & Alumni Services, explains one of the key benefits of enrolling in a program at Lighthouse Labs.

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Tech Companies Hiring in Ottawa : November 2022

Students
Nov. 09 2022
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Peter Eboka

It's getting close to the end of the year, and while some companies are taking stock of their performance, others are shoring up their talent numbers for the New Year. We Look at who's hiring tech talent in Ottawa this November.

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An interview with Lighthouse Labs’ own, Olivia Kim

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Nov. 08 2022
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Alana Walker

We sat down with Olivia Kim, Lighthouse Labs' Marketing Data Analyst to talk about her journey from municipal research assistant to data professional.

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How To Run Javascript In Your Browser

Students
Nov. 04 2022
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Daisy Robinson

Did you know you can run your Javascript in your browser? We show you how in this guide, as well as other important javascript tips for newbies.

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