Ellyn Bouscasse is a Full-Stack Development teacher at Le Wagon, who made her way to the institution after yearning for more than her university could offer. She hopes that as Le Wagon continues to grow, it will become an ambassador for women in tech, leading the way towards a technology industry without a gender gap.

Erica Freedman, Content Specialist at SwitchUpOctober 29, 2018

Coding Bootcamp vs. Computer Science Degree [Infographic]

There is a common misconception that a degree in a relevant field from a well-known institution of higher education is the best path to a high-paying job. Many take this assumption one step further, believing that college is the only path.

WhatsTheHostOctober 3, 2018graduaterecruitment, careerchange, computerscience

When one door closes, another one can open .... as long as you are knocking on it!

Your future cannot be predicted, but your future can be invented.

adviceSheCanCodeSeptember 24, 2018Women in Tech, Women Co-Founders, entrepreneurship

Earning While Learning: Top Tech Companies Offering Trainee Apprenticeships

Companies are giving opportunities for people to learn a new skill… and they’re being paid for it at the same time.

Top Programming Languages to Learn in 2018 (Part II)

And the list of programming languages to learn continues...

sophie, RiseUpSheCanCodeAugust 2, 2018programming, language, RiseUp, upskill, technical

How I Entered Digital Analytics in the Media Industry

From humanities major to Digital Analyst via a Disney Internship, this is Vivien’s transition story.

entry, transition, vivienSheCanCodeAugust 2, 2018personalgrowth, media, digital, digitalanalytics, mytechstory

5 Programming Languages To Learn in 2018 (Part I)

With so many programming languages to choose from which should you be checking out this year?

sophie, RiseUp, development, entry, transitionSheCanCodeJuly 24, 2018java, javascript, php, progamming, language, github, stack, tiobe, python, swift, learningtocode, RiseUp

3 Actionable Steps Men Can Take to Help Women in the Workplace

You’ve been to conferences about women in the workforce, you’ve proclaimed yourself an ally to women… now what?

Expectation vs Reality: Where Are You Operating From?

How in touch with reality are you? If you're interested in ideas that could help you handle those times when the reality you face falls short of your expectation, then read on.

development, leadership, damianSheCanCodeJune 24, 2018RiseUp, thoughtleadership, softskills, resilience