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Code It Forward: A Hackathon For Genuine Social Good

Community
Aug. 11 2015
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By
Don Burks

On July 25-26th, a group of developers, designers, and ideators got together to do something special for the Vancouver community. Don Burks recaps our first-ever Code It Forward hackathon.

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Grants For Students and Employers

Career Services
Jul. 24 2015
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By
Denisse Alejo

If you're looking for Canadian grants and funding for education, look no further than this blog post.

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The Quick-Start Guide To Setting Up A Hackathon

Community
Jul. 19 2015
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By
Don Burks

Our Head Instructor describes the 8 things your hackathon can't go without, as well as some insider tips for planning the event

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One Year After Bootcamp: Andre Soesilo

Students
Jul. 14 2015
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By
Michael Steele

Lighthouse Labs alumni are doing incredible things. We want to tell their stories. Andre Soesilo has been working at Axiom Zen on Routific, which is changing the game for route planning.

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4 Must-Read Newsletters For Developers

Community
Jul. 11 2015
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By
Don Burks

In the world of development, staying current is key. If you want to be an asset to your company, or innovate on your own project, you need to be aware of emerging trends, current technologies, and thought leaders in our space.

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5 Shortcuts To Becoming A Keyboard Power User

Community
Jun. 24 2015
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By
Don Burks

To be a great developer, you need to be a keyboard wizard. Don shares just a few of the tips and tricks that make his fingers fly.

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Student Feature: What Happens When A Lighthouse Grad Goes To WWDC?

Community
Jun. 19 2015
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By
Michael Steele

Our iOS bootcamp's youngest graduate, Kai Aldag, won a scholarship to attend WWDC for an app he coded entirely in Swift. We talked to him about his experience.

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Guest Post: 4 Tips For Job Hunting As A Developer

Career Services
Jun. 09 2015
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By
Stefan Mancevski

Job Hero founder Stefan Mancevski gives tips on the developer job hunt, including how to cater to recruiters, the best job boards, and more.

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Demo Day and Final Projects

Students
Jun. 05 2015
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By
Michael Steele

We asked some of our students about their final projects and Demo Day experience. But we'll let them tell you about it.

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Canada Online Coding Courses Overview

General
Jun. 02 2015
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By
Alana Walker

There are many ways to learn how to code in Canada. From bootcamps and degrees to self-guided free courses, we've broken down all of the options.

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Guest Post: Supporting Women In Tech

Community
May. 11 2015
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By
Sarah Johnson, Senior Physics Lecturer, SFU

Sarah Johnson, SFU Physics Professor, talks about the struggles and achievements of women in tech today. She also talks about Jeremy's role in an upcoming conference!

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Our Newest Program: The Hybrid Remote Bootcamp

General
Apr. 26 2015
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By
Jeremy Shaki

How can you deliver an in-person, intense bootcamp experience remotely? By partnering with the Yukon government, we have found the answer.

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The One-Year(And Beyond) Bootcamp

Community
Apr. 23 2015
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By
Michael Steele

To be an alumni at Lighthouse Labs means more than just knowing how to code. Michael Steele talks about our community and alumni services.

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"Am I ready for a career in coding?"

Admissions
Apr. 21 2015
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By
Don Burks

Our head web bootcamp instructor, Don, responds to an email from a prospective student on taking on a new career in coding.

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Announcing Lighthouse Labs’ Partnership With The Next 36

General
Apr. 16 2015
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By
Jeremy Shaki

We are proud to announce our partnership with entrepreneurial innovators, The Next 36!

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