No Two Students Are The Same
Aug 3, 2021
Students at NSS come from many different backgrounds and experiences! Web Development Program Manager Heather Dixon had the opportunity to hear this first hand after attending orientation day of web development cohorts 50 and evening 16. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Community, Web Development

Discovering A Rewarding Career | Graduate Spotlight
Aug 2, 2021
After spending most of his professional career behind a computer, Rob Bandstra of Part-time Web Development Cohort Evening 13 decided he wanted to pursue a career with plenty of room for growth that would be rewarding both mentally and creatively. Hear about Rob’s NSS experience and capstone projects when you listen to his podcast in our latest Graduate Spotlight! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

NSS Forms Advisory Groups To Strengthen Engagement With Employers
Jul 29, 2021
Like all growing organizations, we’ve had to adapt some of the things that previously worked, but are not scalable in a rapidly growing organization. One of those improvements is the introduction of advisory boards to extend how we collaborate with Middle Tennessee employers. Read More

Topics: News, Community, Analytics + Data Science, Get Involved, Web Development

Pandemic Turned Opportunity | Graduate Spotlight
Jul 28, 2021
Tim Pearson of Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 4 had originally completed the pre-work for the web development bootcamp at NSS before he discovered the analytics program that he believed better suited his skill sets. Since graduating, Tim is ready for his first job as a data analyst! Hear about Tim’s NSS experience when you listen to his podcast in our latest Graduate Spotlight! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science

A Data Analyst’s Guide To Preparing For A Technical Interview
Jul 27, 2021
For new Data Scientists or Analysts, technical interviews can be a bit daunting. Ben Hummel, a Senior Data Scientist at Zapier, shares some insight and strategies for how to approach live, online coding technical screening interviews. Read More

Topics: Learning, Analytics + Data Science

Growing Into A Full-stack Developer | Graduate Spotlight
Jul 26, 2021
Before she entered the world of software development, Nicole Tatum of Full-time Web Development Cohort 46 spent time “dabbling in the arts” and pursuing potential careers while working in the food service industry. Nicole is on the search for her first job in web development! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

Bridging Hospitality and Analytics | Graduate Spotlight
Jul 21, 2021
Even before the pandemic, Rachel Hertel of Part-time Data Analytics Cohort 4 had been exploring her career options after 15 years in hospitality. Hear more from Rachel as she shares about her NSS experience and the capstone project she built when you listen to her podcast in our latest Graduate Spotlight! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Analytics + Data Science

Don’t Struggle Alone | Graduate Spotlight
Jul 19, 2021
After 10 years of developing and maintaining websites using content management systems, Tracy Depp of Full-time Web Development Cohort 46 decided to learn the "how and why" behind websites and applications she was using daily! Listen to her podcast to learn more about her time at NSS and the capstones she built in our latest Graduate Spotlight! Read More

Topics: Hiring?, Web Development

Connecting Technology and Nature | Graduate Spotlight
Jul 14, 2021
Alex Prieu of Web Development Cohort 46 has always fostered an interest for tech. When he began teaching himself to write code, he knew that it was time for a career shift. Since graduating from NSS, Alex has accepted his first job job in tech! Hear about this NSS experience in our latest Graduate Spotlight! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Web Development

Finding Purpose Through Programming | Graduate Spotlight
Jul 12, 2021
Nick Carver of Web Development Cohort 46 shares that he now has a “better understanding of my purpose” after discovering his passion for programming! Hear about how he came to this realization, his NSS experience and capstone projects when you listen to his podcast in our latest Graduate Spotlight! Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development