Skillcrush 50: Stories of Students Who Transformed into Tech Professionals
Their stories are diverse, but they have one thing in common: a new, more fulfilling career in a field they love!
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Skillcrush 50: Stories of Students Who Transformed into Tech Professionals
Their stories are diverse, but they have one thing in common: a new, more fulfilling career in a field they love!
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Our graduates now have tech jobs all over the world
Our graduates now have tech jobs all over the world
1. Anna Kongs
From Librarian to Frontend Web Developer in under 1 year
While working as a librarian in New Mexico, and with her 40th birthday looming, Anna knew she needed a change. So she took a risk, signed up for Skillcrush and within a year she was thriving in a new job, in New England, working in tech!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Frontend Web Developer
Employer: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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1. Anna Kongs
From Librarian to Frontend Web Developer in under 1 year
While working as a librarian in New Mexico, and with her 40th birthday looming, Anna knew she needed a change. So she took a risk, signed up for Skillcrush and within a year she was thriving in a new job, in New England, working in tech!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Frontend Web Developer
Employer: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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2. Dani Darling
From Barista to Digital Project Associate
After teaching English in Japan, Dani decided to embark on a career change. She got a job as a barista to support herself, and after completing her Skillcrush career track, she landed a job within only 1 month!
Career Track: Front End Developer
2. Dani Darling
From Barista to Digital Project Associate
After teaching English in Japan, Dani decided to embark on a career change. She got a job as a barista to support herself, and after completing her Skillcrush career track, she landed a job within only 1 month!
Career Track: Front End Developer
3. Ahmed Ebid
From Teaching to Software Engineer
After working as a teacher, Ahmed decided to transition into tech and got hired within just two months of completing his Skillcrush program. He now works remotely for an American company from his home in Egypt!
Career Track: Front End Developer
3. Ahmed Ebid
From Teaching to Software Engineer
After working as a teacher, Ahmed decided to transition into tech and got hired within just two months of completing his Skillcrush program. He now works remotely for an American company from his home in Egypt!
Career Track: Front End Developer
5. Emily Brooks
From Catering to Junior Software Developer
After losing her job as a caterer and recipe developer during the pandemic, Emily decided it was time to make a change. After completing her track and only 3 months of job searching—at the age of 42—she got a remote job for a digital agency!
Career Track: Front End Developer
5. Emily Brooks
From Catering to Junior Software Developer
After losing her job as a caterer and recipe developer during the pandemic, Emily decided it was time to make a change. After completing her track and only 3 months of job searching—at the age of 42—she got a remote job for a digital agency!
Career Track: Front End Developer
6. Henry Delgado
From Retail Sales Associate to Developer
After a successful career in retails sales at Target, American Eagle Outfitters, and ShopRite, Henry was ready for a big change. After completing the Skillcrush Break Into Tech program he landed a new job as a developer, and hasn't looked back!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: HTML/Email Developer
Employer: Center Centre
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6. Henry Delgado
From Retail Sales Associate to Developer
After a successful career in retails sales at Target, American Eagle Outfitters, and ShopRite, Henry was ready for a big change. After completing the Skillcrush Break Into Tech program he landed a new job as a developer, and hasn't looked back!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: HTML/Email Developer
Employer: Center Centre
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7. Kelsy Guerard
From Managing Restaurants to Working in Tech for a Major Private University
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Web Migration Assistant
Employer: The George Washington University
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7. Kelsy Guerard
From Managing Restaurants to Working in Tech for a Major Private University
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Web Migration Assistant
Employer: The George Washington University
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8. Anna FitzGerald
From Creative Polyglot to Associate Professional Services Engineer
Before finding her way to tech, Anna did it all: working in art galleries, museums, and restaurants. Now she's a full-time software engineer for a software company!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Associate Professional Services Engineer
Employer: Jama Software
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8. Anna FitzGerald
From Creative Polyglot to Associate Professional Services Engineer
Before finding her way to tech, Anna did it all: working in art galleries, museums, and restaurants. Now she's a full-time software engineer for a software company!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Associate Professional Services Engineer
Employer: Jama Software
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9. Louis Barbati
From Help Desk Technician to Software Engineer
After working as a help desk technician for a number of years Louis was looking for a challenge and a new opportunity for growth. Now he's loving his new role as a remote support engineer learning a ton and working on a great team!
Career Track: Front End Developer
9. Louis Barbati
From Help Desk Technician to Software Engineer
After working as a help desk technician for a number of years Louis was looking for a challenge and a new opportunity for growth. Now he's loving his new role as a remote support engineer learning a ton and working on a great team!
Career Track: Front End Developer
10. Ceaira Frasher
From Bank Teller to Support Analyst
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Support Analyst 1
Employer: ProStratus
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10. Ceaira Frasher
From Bank Teller to Support Analyst
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Support Analyst 1
Employer: ProStratus
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12. Mary Gorretta
From Marketerer to Stay-at-Home Mom to Front End Developer
After spending about 10 years taking care of her children full-time, Mary was ready for her next phase! So she combined her marketing skills with technical skills and landed a great job working for a travel company.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Content QA Consultant
Employer: TrovaTrip
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12. Mary Gorretta
From Marketer to Stay-at-Home Mom to Front End Developer
After spending about 10 years taking care of her children full-time, Mary was ready for her next phase! So she combined her marketing skills with technical skills and landed a great job working for a travel company.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Content QA Consultant
Employer: TrovaTrip
LinkedIn
13. Allison Green
From Associate Director of Student Activities to UX Designer
Allison had spent almost a decade working with college students, and was ready for a shift. Luckily, she didn't have to go far to find the role of her dreams: she now works for one of the largest university systems in the US as a UX Designer!
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
13. Allison Green
From Associate Director of Student Activities to User Experience Designer
Allison had spent almost a decade working with college students, and was ready for a shift. Luckily, she didn't have to go far to find the role of her dreams: she now works for one of the largest university systems in the US as a UX Designer!
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
14. Lee Goullaud
From Self Employed Florist to Project Manager
After working in landscaping, Lee was ready for a big pivot! And now they're working as a technical project manager in their hometown of Vancouver, BC.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Project Manager
Employer: GoodCommerce
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14. Lee Goullaud
From Self-Employed Florist to Project Manager
After working in landscaping, Lee was ready for a big pivot! And now they're working as a technical project manager in their hometown of Vancouver, BC.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Project Manager
Employer: GoodCommerce
LinkedIn
16. Elizabeth Gunn
From Manager & Program Director to Frontend/Analytics Developer
Elizabeth had spent years working in athletics as a coach and trainer, but was looking for a change. At Skillcrush she learned she could combine her love for sports and technology and landed a remote job as a developer for ASICS Digital!
Career Track: Front End Developer
16. Elizabeth Gunn
From Manager & Program Director to Front End/Analytics Developer
Elizabeth had spent years working in athletics as a coach and trainer, but was looking for a change. At Skillcrush she learned she could combine her love for sports and technology and landed a remote job as a developer for ASICS Digital!
Career Track: Front End Developer
17. Stephanie Helvin
From Yoga Instructor to UX Designer
Stephanie is a true, multi-passionate adventurer: after a career as a teacher she moved to Costa Rica where she taught yoga and fire-dancing! And never one to shy away from a challenge, she decided to try her hand at working in tech: today she's a proud UX Designer working for a US based software company, from Costa Rica!
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech
Job title: UX Designer
Employer: Traction Tools
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17. Stephanie Helvin
From Yoga Instructor to UX Designer
Stephanie is a true, multi-passionate adventurer: after a career as a teacher she moved to Costa Rica where she taught yoga and fire-dancing! And never one to shy away from a challenge, she decided to try her hand at working in tech: today she's a proud UX Designer working for a US based software company, from Costa Rica!
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech
Job title: UX Designer
Employer: Traction Tools
LinkedIn
20. Ashley Hurd
From MRI Technologist to Front End Web Developer
After spending about 10 years taking care of her children full-time, Mary was ready for her next phase! So she combined her marketing skills with technical skills and landed a great job working for a travel company.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Front End Web Developer
Employer: Allied Press
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20. Ashley Hurd
From MRI Technologist to Front End Web Developer
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Front End Web Developer
Employer: Allied Press
LinkedIn
21. Caitlin Marshall
From Stay-at-Home Mom to Web Developer
After stepping back from her career to have two children, Caitlin was ready to get back into the workforce, and she was excited about the potential of tech to change the world. Within just months of applying, she landed a position at a local creative agency near her home in Maine.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Web Developer
Employer: Owl’s Head Solutions
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21. Caitlin Marshall
From Stay-at-Home Mom to Web Developer
After stepping back from her career to have two children, Caitlin was ready to get back into the workforce, and she was excited about the potential of tech to change the world. Within just months of applying, she landed a position at a local creative agency near her home in Maine.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Web Developer
Employer: Owl's Head Solutions
LinkedIn
22. Jasmine Jackson
From Customer Service to current Front End Developer
Did you know that your local court system may need tech talent? Neither did Jasmine until she landed a job doing exactly that! Jasmine is now a proud developer working for her local government in Georgia.
Career Track: Front End Developer
22. Jasmine Jackson
From Customer Service to Front End Developer
Did you know that your local court system may need tech talent? Neither did Jasmine until she landed a job doing exactly that! Jasmine is now a proud developer working for her local government in Georgia.
Career Track: Front End Developer
24. Emily Kalweit
From Marketerer to Stay-at-Home Mom to Front End Developer
After a storied career in graphic design, Emily was ready to transition fully to the web. And after a quick period studying with Skillcrush she landed a new job in Web Design!
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
24. Emily Kalweit
From Marketing to Website Design
After a storied career in graphic design, Emily was ready to transition fully to the web. And after a quick period studying with Skillcrush she landed a new job in Web Design!
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
25. Jasmine Reese
From Army to Web Administrator
As a veteran transitioning to civilian life, Jasmine knew she needed to try a few things before finding her perfect fit. After determining that working in HR was not her dream, she decided to transition into tech. Jasmine now works remotely for the Texas state government, and travels as much as she wants!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Web Administrator
Employer: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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25. Jasmine Reese
From Army to Web Administrator
As a veteran transitioning to civilian life, Jasmine knew she needed to try a few things before finding her perfect fit. After determining that working in HR was not her dream, she decided to transition into tech. Jasmine now works remotely for the Texas state government, and travels as much as she wants!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Web Administrator
Employer: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
LinkedIn
26. Olivia Earle
From Direct Sales and Marketing to Web Designer at a Major University
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Web Designer
Employer: University of Colorado, Denver
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26. Olivia Earle
From Direct Sales and Marketing to Designer at a Major University
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Web Designer
Employer: University of Colorado, Denver
LinkedIn
27. Cherie Lampley
From Insurance to Web Design Associate
After experiencing an unexpected layoff, Cherie knew she didn't want to continue in the insurance industry and instead, wanted to be in tech. So she took the opportunity to learn coding skills and landed a great job as a front end developer at a local digital marketing company.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Web Design Associate
Employer: RevLocal
LinkedIn
27. Cherie Lampley
From Insurance to Web Design Associate
After experiencing an unexpected layoff, Cherie knew she didn't want to continue in the insurance industry and instead, wanted to be in tech. So she took the opportunity to learn coding skills and landed a great job as a front end developer at a local digital marketing company.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Web Design Associate
Employer: RevLocal
LinkedIn
29. Tefi Saravia
From Working in Finance to Web Development
Tefi was working in finance in Guatemala City, Guatemala and was ready for a fresh start! After completing the Skillcrush program she landed a remote job at an American web development agency based in Seattle!
Career Track: Front End Developer
29. Tefi Saravia
From Working in Finance to Web Development
Tefi was working in finance in Guatemala City, Guatemala and was ready for a fresh start! After completing the Skillcrush program she landed a remote job at an American web development agency based in Seattle!
Career Track: Front End Developer
31. Bethany Meier
From Assistant Manager to Design Instructor
After kicking butt in her Skillcrush classes, Bethany started a freelance design business and...began as a design teaching assistant at Skillcrush! Today Bethany continues to kick butt in all pursuits: running a thriving business and helping Skillcrush students learn design skills.
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
31. Bethany Meier
From Assistant Manager to Design Instructor
After kicking butt in her Skillcrush classes, Bethany started a freelance design business and...began as a design teaching assistant at Skillcrush! Today Bethany continues to kick butt in all pursuits: running a thriving business and helping Skillcrush students learn design skills.
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
33. Rebecca O'Hare
From Marketing to UX Design
Third time was the charm for Rebecca: after a career first in teaching, and then marketing, she finally found her groove (and higher pay) in UX Design!
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech
Job title: UX Designer
Employer: Cinch
LinkedIn
33. Rebecca O'Hare
From Marketing to UX Design
Third time was the charm for Rebecca: after a career first in teaching, and then marketing, she finally found her groove (and higher pay) in UX Design!
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech
Job title: UX Designer
Employer: Cinch
LinkedIn
37. Sadie Jay
From Copy Writer to Front End Developer
After spending the first few years out of college trying out different career paths, including copywriting and graphic design, Sadie finally found her true passion: development! And she's now working for the US Census Bureau, remotely from her home in Florida.
Career Track: Front End Developer
37. Sadie Jay
From Copywriter to Front End Web Developer
After spending the first few years out of college trying out different career paths, including copywriting and graphic design, Sadie finally found her true passion: development! And she's now working for the US Census Bureau, remotely from her home in Florida.
Career Track: Front End Web Developer
41. Alicia Coombes
From Theater to Web Designer and Developer
After many years in non-profit theater in California's Bay Area, Alicia was back in her hometown of Chicago and ready for a new path forward. After completing the Break Into Tech program she landed a job at a local web design and development agency, making way more than she'd ever made before!
Career Track: Front End Developer
41. Alicia Coombes
From Theater to Web Designer & Developer
After many years in non-profit theater in California's Bay Area, Alicia was back in her hometown of Chicago and ready for a new path forward. After completing the Break Into Tech program she landed a job at a local web design and development agency, making way more than she'd ever made before!
Career Track: Front End Web Developer
44. Jacob Thomas
From Project Engineer to Content Developer
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Content Developer/Tester
Employer: GovCIO
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44. Jacob Thomas
From Project Engineer to Content Developer
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Content Developer/Tester
Employer: GovCIO
LinkedIn
45. Kacey Willis
From Actor and Comedian to Technical Support
When the pandemic hit and shut down the entire theater industry in New York, Kacey knew it was time to make a change. After lots of research she found Skillcrush and realized this was IT. Now she works for a New York based company, remotely from her brand new house in Atlanta!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Technical Support
Employer: CafeMedia
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45. Kacey Willis
From Actor and Comedian to Technical Support
When the pandemic hit and shut down the entire theater industry in New York, Kacey knew it was time to make a change. After lots of research she found Skillcrush and realized this was IT. Now she works for a New York based company, remotely from her brand new house in Atlanta!
Career Track: Front End Web Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Technical Support
Employer: CafeMedia
LinkedIn
46. Michelle Tran
From Department Manager to Visual Designer
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Visual Designer
Employer: Edlio
LinkedIn
46. Michelle Tran
From Department Manager to Visual Designer
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Visual Designer
Employer: Edlio
LinkedIn
47. Colleen Tully
From City Project Manager to Product Manager
After a career in project management at the local government level, Colleen was ready to stop managing tech workers and become one herself! Fast forward to only a few months into her job search and she landed an awesome job as a Product Manager at an SEO startup.
Career Track: Front End Developer
47. Colleen Tully
From City Project Manager to Product Manager
After a career in project management at the local government level, Colleen was ready to stop managing tech workers and become one herself! Fast forward to only a few months into her job search and she landed an awesome job as a Product Manager at an SEO startup.
Career Track: Front End Developer
48. Willie Whitfield
From Teacher to Software Developer
When Willie began his job as a Software Developer at FlowWest, he relied on both his technical skills AND his many transferable skills from previous experiences as a professional basketball player and a special education teacher!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Junior Software Developer
Employer: FlowWest
LinkedIn
48. Willie Whitfield
From Teacher to Jr. Software Developer
When Willie began his job as a Software Developer at FlowWest, he relied on both his technical skills AND his many transferable skills from previous experiences as a professional basketball player and a special education teacher!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech
Job title: Junior Software Developer
Employer: FlowWest
LinkedIn
49. Rikaiyah Winters
From Retail and Caregiver to Quality Control Analyst
After graduating college with a degree in Chemistry, Rikaiyah knew she didn't want to pursue chemistry as a career. So while taking care of a family member and working as a cashier at a cigar shop in her hometown of Mississippi, she started learning to code. Before she knew it she'd landed a remote job working for a financial services startup in San Francisco!
Career Track: Front End Developer
49. Rikaiyah Winters
From Retail and Caregiver to Quality Control Analyst
After graduating college with a degree in Chemistry, Rikaiyah knew she didn't want to pursue chemistry as a career. So while taking care of a family member and working as a cashier at a cigar shop in her hometown of Mississippi, she started learning to code. Before she knew it she'd landed a remote job working for a financial services startup in San Francisco!
Career Track: Front End Developer
50. Erika Lessey
From Acupuncturist to Digital Transformation at the FDA
After a number of different career pivots, Erika Lessey was ready for her one last career: working in tech. After completing her program she landed a job in the Office of Digital Transformation at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a perfect blend of her love for all things technology, wellness, and eastern medicine!
Career Track: Front End Developer
50. Erika Lessey
From Acupuncturist to Digital Transformation at the FDA
After a number of different career pivots, Erika Lessey was ready for her one last career: working in tech. After completing her program she landed a job in the Office of Digital Transformation at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a perfect blend of her love for all things technology, wellness, and eastern medicine!
Career Track: Front End Developer
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