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We love tech so much that we just can’t stop talking about it! Check out our blog posts to find out more about coding, cyber security and why you should be as passionate about them as we are.

How Code Nation and Mission Labs Are Nurturing the Next Generation of Tech Talent

Nov 19, 2020

For part two of our guest blogging series with Mission Labs's Head of Brand, Josh Healey shares the details of how we work together to create and nurture the next generation of tech talent. Who are Code Nation and What do They Do? Code Nation are a coding school and...

Student Stories: Starting a career in tech – Joseph

Nov 19, 2020

We've been working with our friends at Mission Labs for over 2 years now and their Head of Brand, Josh Healey, will be guest blogging for us! In this piece, he shares the story of Joseph Oldfield who joined our Bootcamp earlier this year - and is now an Apprentice...

Student Stories: From DJ’ing to coding – Katie

Oct 28, 2020

In this blog post, our Apprentice Katie Hughes shares her experience of finding coding through music, winning a DigitalHer scholarship, and becoming a Software Developer; all during lockdown! Why did you decide to learn to code? I come from a musical background as I...

Student Stories: Becoming an Apprentice – Jenny

Sep 15, 2020

Jenny Collings joined our Master Course at the start of 2020. In this blog, Jenny shares her experience of learning to code for the first time, combatting Imposter Syndrome, navigating the lockdown job market and landing her Apprenticeship with The Urban Technology...

What should I do If I Can’t Get A Computer Science Job After Graduation?

Jul 7, 2020

Part of what makes graduating from university so rewarding can also be its downfall. Years of work go into getting the degree you deserve, and it serves as the culmination of effort and talent throughout your academic career. However, many graduates then find...

How much do Software Developers earn?

Jun 28, 2020

Money isn’t everything… but when you’ve got bills to pay and things to buy it’s important to familiarise yourself with the salaries available in your industry, as well as what you can do to move up the ranks and earn more. Software Developers can earn a hefty...

Why is E-learning so popular?

Jun 27, 2020

E-Learning has grown in popularity over the last 10 years, with a huge spike in 2020 in response to the global lockdown. Millions of people have adjusted to remote working and some have even faced redundancies in the current climate. But why has E-learning become so...

How to choose the right training course

Jun 26, 2020

Whether you’re finding a training course to enter a new industry, expand your current knowledge, freshen up your skills or start a new hobby - choosing the one that suits what you’re looking for is essential. It certainly pays to do your research, with some...

What do Software Developers do?

Jun 25, 2020

The Software Development industry has boomed in the past few years thanks to the emergence of new technologies. More and more people are changing their careers to find work in the fastest growing sector - but many still wonder what Software Developers actually...

Why is remote working in tech so popular?

Jun 23, 2020

Working from home is more popular than ever, with the current circumstances turning millions of people turned into remote workers almost overnight as companies seek to continue business as usual. This is especially true for the IT and tech sector - in fact it's been...