--- title: Blog (40) description: We prepare adults with aptitude, motivation, and drive for careers in software development, UI/UX design, and data science. We share their stories and relevant news on our blog weekly. Read on to hear how our graduates have changed their lives. 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Hear about their experience with the virtual hackathon and which team earned their nonprofit $2500. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/18/alumni-help-local-nonprofits-through-hack-for-the-community) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/18/alumni-help-local-nonprofits-through-hack-for-the-community#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories), [Hiring?](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/hiring), [Community](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/community), [UI/UX](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/ui-ux), [Web Development](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/web-development) ##### [Being Team Player | Graduate Spotlight](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/16/being-team-player) Nov 16, 2020 • [Jessica Grande](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/jessica-grande) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/DavidBruce.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/16/being-team-player) As he begins searching for a place that is looking to fill their “David-shaped hole,” David is looking for a full stack, team-oriented environment in either healthcare or at a nonprofit. Learn more about David and his background in Interface Engineering and the valuable things he learned about “being a team player." [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/16/being-team-player) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/16/being-team-player#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories), [Hiring?](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/hiring), [Web Development](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/web-development) ##### [Believe in Yourself | Graduate Spotlight](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/11/believe-in-yourself) Nov 11, 2020 • [Jessica Grande](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/jessica-grande) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/AmandaKing.png)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/11/believe-in-yourself) Amanda King of Web Development Cohort 41 decided to choose a new career path after working in Technical Sales. Upon completing the Web Development Jumpstart course at NSS, Amanda was pleasantly surprised at her easy decision to become a software developer. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/11/believe-in-yourself) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/11/believe-in-yourself#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories), [Hiring?](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/hiring), [Web Development](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/web-development) ##### [Will We Continue Accepting So Many Students?](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/04/will-we-continue-accepting-so-many-students) Nov 5, 2020 • [John Wark](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/john-wark) As we kicked off our Mind The Gap fundraising campaign and ramped up resources for our seekers, we’ve been asked why we didn’t reduce student numbers once we realized what the effects of the coronavirus would be. We’ve said in prior years that we never wanted to expand or grow faster than the growth in the local tech job market. So why didn’t we respond to the pandemic by cutting back on the number of NSS students, either by reducing class sizes or eliminating entire cohorts? [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/04/will-we-continue-accepting-so-many-students) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/11/04/will-we-continue-accepting-so-many-students#comments-listing) Topics: [Mind The Gap](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/mind-the-gap) ##### [No One Knows Everything | Graduate Spotlight](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/28/no-one-knows-everything) Oct 28, 2020 • [Jessica Grande](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/jessica-grande) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/KirkBW.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/28/no-one-knows-everything) Kirk Sudduth of Web Development Cohort 40 was working as a bar manager at a local gourmet burger establishment in Nashville when he was introduced to the idea of becoming a software developer. Since graduating, Kirk has been brushing up on his JavaScript skills while starting a Python automation project as he searches for his first full-time job as a junior web developer. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/28/no-one-knows-everything) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/28/no-one-knows-everything#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories), [Hiring?](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/hiring), [Web Development](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/web-development) ##### [Take Your Own Advice | Graduate Spotlight](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/26/take-your-own-advice) Oct 26, 2020 • [Jessica Grande](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/jessica-grande) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/Michelle%20McLane%20Brownlee%20of%20Web%20Development%20Cohort%2040.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/26/take-your-own-advice) Michelle McLane Brownlee of Web Development 40 decided it was time to re-enter the workforce after taking some time off from her career in Mental Health to raise her family, only this time she would be a Software Developer. Now graduated, Michelle is excited to be a part of a team that will mentor her as she begins her new journey in software development. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/26/take-your-own-advice) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/26/take-your-own-advice#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories), [Hiring?](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/hiring), [Web Development](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/web-development) ##### [Career Development Team Expands](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/21/career-development-team-expands) Oct 21, 2020 • [Amy Henderson](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/amy-henderson) As NSS continues to grow, we realize the importance of investing in the growth of our career development efforts and expansion of the career development team. Today we are excited to announce some changes to our Career Development and Employer Engagement teams. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/21/career-development-team-expands) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/21/career-development-team-expands#comments-listing) ##### [Never a Boring Moment | Graduate Spotlight](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/21/never-a-boring-moment) Oct 21, 2020 • [Jessica Grande](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/jessica-grande) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/TomBW.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/21/never-a-boring-moment) From starting two tech companies to project and production management, and even touring with musicians across the country, Tom Strother of Web Development Cohort 40 needed a job that would keep him close to his family when he discovered NSS. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/21/never-a-boring-moment) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/21/never-a-boring-moment#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories), [Hiring?](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/hiring), [Web Development](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/web-development) ##### [Silver Linings | Graduate Spotlight](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/19/silver-linings) Oct 19, 2020 • [Jessica Grande](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/jessica-grande) [![](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/hubfs/DavisBW.jpg)](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/19/silver-linings) After experiencing the burn-out of long nights and weekends as a bartender, Davis Lindell of Web Development Cohort 40 decided it was time to pursue a new career. Davis was encouraged to pursue a career change when his co-worker introduced him to NSS. [Read More](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/19/silver-linings) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/19/silver-linings#comments-listing) Topics: [Student Stories](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/student-stories), [Hiring?](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/hiring), [Web Development](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/tag/web-development) ##### [COVID-19 Update: Remaining Remote Until at Least April 2021](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2020/10/15/covid-19-update-remaining-remote-until-at-least-april-2021) Oct 15, 2020 • [John Wark](https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/author/john-wark) NSS has decided to continue to deliver our classes online/remote until at least April 4, 2021. 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