If you’ve explored the world of IT training, you’ve likely come across Yellow Tail Tech. They teach remotely across the US and focus on training adults for careers in Linux and AWS and helping them get the right certifications in the field. Today, I’m joined by Courtney Motyczka, Career Success Manager at Yellow Tail Tech. Courtney works closely with students to ensure they’re building the mindset, the job search strategy, and the confidence they need to succeed in a competitive job market.
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If you’ve explored the world of IT training, you’ve likely come across Yellow Tail Tech. They teach remotely across the US and focus on training adults for careers in Linux and AWS and helping them get the right certifications in the field. Today, I’m joined by Courtney Motyczka, Career Success Manager at Yellow Tail Tech. Courtney works closely with students to ensure they’re building the mindset, the job search strategy, and the confidence they need to succeed in a competitive job market.
If you’ve explored the world of IT training, you’ve likely come across Yellow Tail Tech. They teach remotely across the US and focus on training adults for careers in Linux and AWS and helping them get the right certifications in the field. Today, I’m joined by Courtney Motyczka, Career Success Manager at Yellow Tail Tech. Courtney works closely with students to ensure they’re building the mindset, the job search strategy, and the confidence they need to succeed in a competitive job market.
Uvaro acquired Lighthouse Labs in January 2025 — so what does that mean for career services at Lighthouse Labs? To get the inside scoop, Liz Eggleston sat down with Jeremy Shaki, CEO of Lighthouse Labs, and Sheila Fung, Director of Member Programming at Uvaro. Learn how students benefit from this partnership with career support starting from day one of the Lighthouse Labs bootcamps. Full transcript: https://www.coursereport.com/blog/how-will-career-services-change-now-that-lighthouse-labs-is-owned-by-uvaro
February was a volatile month in the US on the federal level! We’re rounding up the latest news on where funding for apprenticeships, workforce development, VET TEC, and Pell grants for short-term programs currently stand. We’ve also got the latest on how AI is affecting software engineering, and how bootcamps are continuing to contribute to the tech talent pipeline. Plus, learn about the 7 bootcamps that we added to the Course Report directory this month. https://bit.ly/3DdnmyU
AI jobs are top of mind as we kick off 2025! We're sharing more about fascinating reports on how to train for the changing tech job landscape. January ushered in a new federal administration, and we summarize what that’s meant so far for workforce development and veterans benefits. Here at Course Report, we released our Best Coding Bootcamps of 2025, which acknowledges this year’s best software engineering and web development programs. We’ve got the latest details about a significant coding bootcamp acquisition, and we’ll let you know about the two new coding bootcamps in the Course Report listings. https://bit.ly/3CDGllM
🎉 It's here: The 31 Best Coding Bootcamps of 2025! Liz and Jess from the Course Report team dive into the details about how they create this annual list and why these 31 schools made this year's list.
➡️ Read the full list here: https://bit.ly/best-coding-bootcamps
🎥 Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/KaiHNiX5aOI?feature=shared
Through the recently approved Dole Act, the VA education benefit, Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) is back in 2025! Find out what this means for veterans and coding bootcamps. Full transcript: https://bit.ly/42dknRa
From AI to skills-based hiring to the status of university bootcamps, we're rounding up the biggest news and trends in coding bootcamps in 2024! Plus, we'll tell you our predictions for coding bootcamps in 2025!
This biggest news this November is that the Dole Act passed the House, which is a major step towards funding for VET TEC again. We have news about a $2M grant for a bootcamp focused on low-income career changers, an OPM that acquired another OPM, and where the U.S. currently stands with Pell grants for short-term programs. Find out the latest on skills-based hiring trends, and the 5 coding bootcamps that we added to the Course Report directory. https://bit.ly/3CLY621
There was big news in the OPM world this month — we'll let you know all the details about the recent Education Department decision in this episode. As we near Election Day, we’re taking a look at what presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump envision for skills-based hiring. Plus, we’ll let you know about a $150M Series F coding bootcamp fundraise, and the 6 new coding bootcamps that we added to the Course Report directory in October. https://bit.ly/3NKCxkI
It's here: The 15 Best Cyber Security Bootcamps of 2024! We've rounded up the best, immersive cybersecurity bootcamps around the world. Take a look at our methodology & the full list here: https://www.coursereport.com/best-cyber-security-bootcamps
It's here: The 31 Best Online Bootcamps of 2024! We've rounded up the best, immersive online bootcamps around the world. Take a look at our methodology & the full list here: https://www.coursereport.com/best-online-bootcamps
As summer wraps up, we’re highlighting news the impact of regional coding bootcamp programs. Learn about an $11M coding bootcamp fundraise, and the latest initiatives to diversify tech and train more people in AI skills. Plus, learn about the 6 coding bootcamps we added to Course Report this August. https://bit.ly/4dMzOT3
We’re celebrating 10 years of coding bootcamps, plus a big announcement from our team at Course Report! We’ll let you know about new funding for the federal apprenticeship system and “climatetech” jobs, and the status of skills-based hiring. Plus, learn about the 10 coding bootcamps we added to the Course Report listings this July. https://bit.ly/4fzgPNm
Happy Summer! This June, five coding bootcamps announced cohorts that will be fully or partially funded through grants (read: FREE to you)! A coding bootcamp landed a one-million dollar fundraise in Tennessee, and two interesting partnerships with coding bootcamps were announced. We’re rounding up the latest about diversity in tech initiatives, and how higher ed is adapting to current demands with microcredentials and revised programs through OPMs. Plus, learn more about the 5 coding bootcamps we added to the Course Report listings this June. https://bit.ly/3xwPday
It's here: The 39 Best Coding Bootcamps of 2024! We've rounded up the best, immersive web development bootcamps around the world. The bootcamps included in this list teach students the skills needed to become a software engineer or web developer by teaching full stack programming languages. Take a look at our methodology and the full list here: https://www.coursereport.com/best-coding-bootcamps
We’re rounding up the biggest news we saw about coding bootcamps in 2023. Follow along as we highlight 2023’s top trends and break down the year’s biggest coding bootcamp acquisition, fundraises, and initiatives. Plus, we’re sharing our predictions for 2024 — from tech hiring to AI skills to bootcamp tuition financing! https://bit.ly/bootcamp-news-2023
Skills training in the classroom and on the job continues to gain steam in November. With the rise in apprenticeships, there’s also continued momentum behind skills-based hiring. In honor of Veteran’s Day, we share a few initiatives helping military veterans get into tech careers. https://bit.ly/nov-2023-news
This October, there were new reports on how AI skills and apprenticeships affect hireability... and create a new AI skills gender gap. The hardworking non-profit coding bootcamp, Per Scholas, received a $20M donation, and we'll let you know about the state of tech apprenticeships. Plus, learn about the five new coding bootcamps we added to the Course Report school listings this October. https://bit.ly/oct-2023-bootcamp-news
Happy Fall! This September, we saw more nuanced articles on how AI integration will actually improve and create more jobs. We saw two tech training programs receive sizable gifts from a charitable foundation, and a new coding bootcamp merger in south Florida. We’ll let you know how the respected (and free!) tech training provider, Per Scholas, is expanding its footprint. Plus, find out which 7 coding bootcamps we added to the Course Report school listings! https://bit.ly/sept-23-news
This August, we heard of a bootcamp fundraise in Europe and an acquisition within the OPM sphere. We’ll also let you know about the recent cybersecurity training initiatives that were unveiled in August, and the latest on AI and tech bootcamps. Plus, find out which four coding bootcamps we added to the Course Report school listings! https://bit.ly/aug-2023-bootcamp-news
If you’ve explored the world of IT training, you’ve likely come across Yellow Tail Tech. They teach remotely across the US and focus on training adults for careers in Linux and AWS and helping them get the right certifications in the field. Today, I’m joined by Courtney Motyczka, Career Success Manager at Yellow Tail Tech. Courtney works closely with students to ensure they’re building the mindset, the job search strategy, and the confidence they need to succeed in a competitive job market.
