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When COVID-19 hit and everything went online, Jennifer Starkey realized it was the perfect time to take the leap into software development. What sealed the deal for Jennifer in choosing NSS was hearing from John Wark, Founder and CEO, at an info session and learning about the impact that NSS has had on the Nashville community. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

After graduating in June of 2019 from Web Development Cohort 30, Trevan Young has now moved up the ranks as a cloud infrastructure engineer. In our latest Alumni Spotlight, Trevan reflects on how his first job after graduating ultimately prepared him for his second job and what he learned soft skills and building his network during that time. Read More

Topics: Alumni, Web Development

The moment Pete Stewart of Web Development 42 knew web development was the new career path for him was when he started using free, online resources to explore coding. He was hooked. Now a graduate of NSS, Pete is ready to find his first, full-time job in web development. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

Rebecca Parker of Web Development Cohort 42 is excited to begin her first job as a software developer for Change Healthcare. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Web Development

Anca Simon of Part-time Web Development Cohort Evening 11 was working as a business analyst and worked closely with web developers when she decided to check out a career software development for herself. Now graduated, she is excited to start her first full-time position as a software developer for Maize Analytics. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Web Development

Kayla Melton was a graphic designer and pre-press technician before she decided to dive into the world of full stack web development. After graduating with her Bachelor’s degree, she decided to take it upon herself to start learning code during her free time. Now a graduate of Part-time Web Development Cohort Evening 11, Kayla shares that she is most interested in front-end development positions that will allow her to use her web development and graphic design skills. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

Need to learn SQL and not sure where to start? Check out the three key things we recommend in a course to learn SQL or any programming language! Read More

Topics: Learning, Web Development

In January, Dr. Teresa Vasquez spoke to the Nashville Women Programmers meetup on the importance that relationships among product owners, designers, and developers play in building a great user experience. Watch the replay and read the show notes. Read More

Topics: Alumni, Learning, UI/UX, Web Development

After a career in customer service, Michele Rawlins of Web Development Evening Cohort 11, Michele decided it was time for a career change. As she started to explore her options to learn coding, a friend told her about NSS. Since graduating, Michele has been creating a website for a local company as well as looking for opportunities as a full stack web developer. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development

Luke Zvada was traveling the world as a tour manager when COVID-19 hit. After successfully getting his team of 15 home from the UK in March 2020, Luke decided it was time for a career change. Now a graduate of NSS, Luke is ready to dive into a front-end or back-end position, and wants to keep learning and growing as a developer. Read More

Topics: Student Stories, Hiring?, Web Development