What really makes a hiring manager say yes? For many candidates, the challenge isn’t a lack of skills but understanding how hiring managers actually think, what they look for in applications, and how to present experience in a way that truly resonates. When you know how to communicate your value clearly and strategically, even a non-traditional background can become a powerful advantage.

In this live session, senior engineering leader Kelly Vaughn will share what truly stands out in applications, how to position your experience so it lands, and the common mistakes that quietly take candidates out of the running. You’ll learn how to leverage your unique background as a strength, what hiring managers look for beyond technical skills, and how to communicate your value with clarity and confidence.

Kelly will also share insights on approaching your job search strategically and will wrap up with an open Q&A where attendees can get personalized, practical advice.

Join us on Friday, December 12 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET for this practical and empowering Tech Talk designed to help you stand out in today’s competitive hiring landscape.

Reserve your spot today: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/

Is breaking into tech always a straight path? For many professionals, the journey includes unexpected turns, non-traditional backgrounds, and skill sets that don’t fit the typical mold. But those experiences can become powerful advantages when used well.

In this live session, you’ll explore how soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, organization, and resilience can fast-track your growth in the tech industry. Jeremy Barger will share how his unique path from a brief stint in the United States Army, to performing standup comedy, to leading software engineering teams shaped the leader he is today.

Join us for this motivating Tech Talk on Friday, December 5 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET and discover how your personal strengths and experiences can accelerate your career in meaningful ways.

Whether you’re early in your tech journey or looking to grow into leadership roles, this session will give you practical insights to help you move forward.

Reserve your spot today and start building the skills that set successful tech professionals apart: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/

Here is the agenda for Monday May 18th.

12:00 - 12:30 - Round table:

1) Introductions
2) Successes of the past week
3) Events in coming week(s)
4) Job postings

12:30 - 13:15 - Theme of the week - Recruiters

- Who is using whom?
- Opinions & comments

13:15 - 13:30 - Networking

This is a weekly event and is open to all. We try to keep a similar format each week but change the key topic.

There is a PDX Job Search Group on LinkedIn too.

Here is the agenda for Monday May 25th.

12:00 - 12:30 - Round table:

1) Introductions
2) Successes of the past week
3) Events in coming week(s)
4) Job postings

12:30 - 13:15 - Theme of the week - TBD 13:15 - 13:30 - Networking

This is a weekly event and is open to all. We try to keep a similar format each week but change the key topic.

There is a PDX Job Search Group on LinkedIn too.

Theme: Focus on Networking

1) Bori Prasavanh ofKforce Professional Staffing will tells us the recruiter's view

2) Networking: Best practices and pitfalls

This is an open event for Portland job hunters. We share our our techniques and ways to improve our job hunting success. Each week has a theme and time for networking.

Theme: Lessons from a Customer of Outplacement Professionals

1) David Stannard will explain how these organizations work and best practices that he has gleaned from his experience

2) Networking time

This is an open event for Portland job hunters. We share our our techniques and ways to improve our job hunting success. Each week has a theme and time for networking.

Theme: Health Care

1) Health care options for the unemployed. Our guest intends to present on a variety of health care topics, COBRA, etc

2) Networking time

This is an open event for Portland job hunters. We share our our techniques and ways to improve our job hunting success. Each week has a theme and time for networking.

Monday July 27th: 12:00 to 1:30 PM Beaverton Public Library Meeting Room A 12375 SW 5th Street Beaverton, Oregon 97005

Theme: Leveraging Sales Skills in Your Job Search 1) Adding Sales Skills to Your Personal Job Search Toolkit Another in a series of education on tools that can be leveraged in your career. Learn how sales people use techniques that are directly applicable to career changes. 2) Networking time

This is an open event for Portland job hunters. Each meeting provides practical tools and a forum for networking to make your job search more effective. We share our techniques and ways to improve our job hunting success. Each week has a theme and time for networking.

Theme: Revealing the mysteries of successful blogs

1)John Goalby will explain the mysteries and benefits of blogging All you ever wanted to know about Blogging. Another in a series of education on tools that can be leveraged in your career. Learn the basics of blogging.

2) Networking time

This is an open event for Portland job hunters. Each meeting provides practical tools and a forum for networking to make your job search more effective. We share our techniques and ways to improve our job hunting success. Each week has a theme and time for networking.

Theme: Leveraging Sales Skills in Your Job Search

1) Adding Sales Skills to Your Personal Job Search Toolkit Another in a series of education on tools that can be leveraged in your career. Learn how sales people use techniques that are directly applicable to career changes.

2) Networking time

This is an open event for Portland job hunters. Each meeting provides practical tools and a forum for networking to make your job search more effective. We share our techniques and ways to improve our job hunting success. Each week has a theme and time for networking.

Theme: Skills and abilities to enter Renewable Energy

1) Employment in the Renewable Energy Sector Another in a series of education on tools that can be leveraged in your career. Learn what transferable skills are valued by the Renewable Energy sector. Discover the sought after skills and certifications.

2) Networking time

This is an open event for Portland job hunters. Each meeting provides practical tools and a forum for networking to make your job search more effective. We share our techniques and ways to improve our job hunting success. Each week has a theme and time for networking.

Theme: The D.A.T.A. Approach

1) D.A.T.A. – what is it and how does it apply to your career? Continuing education series: Marsha Warner, Director Career Services at Dorrigan & Associates will talk about how the D.A.T.A. approach applies to moving your job search forward purposefully.

2) Networking time

This is an open event for Portland job hunters. Each meeting provides practical tools and a forum for networking to make your job search more effective. We share our techniques and ways to improve our job hunting success. Each week has a theme and time for networking.

Theme: Gaining Control over Your Environment

1) Gaining Control over Your Environment Continuing education series: Kenneth Cone, CPA and Principal at Management Business Advisors will talk about how we can react to situations in response to external factors that we don’t control.

2) Networking time

This is an open event for Portland job hunters. Each meeting provides practical tools and a forum for networking to make your job search more effective. We share our techniques and ways to improve our job hunting success. Each week has a theme and time for networking.

Theme: Eliminating Stress in the New Millenium

1) Eliminating Stress in the New Millenium Continuing education series: "Coping” with stress just isn’t enough during these chaotic times. While learning to negotiate so many changes in your professional and personal lives you’re realizing that the time has come to live life, be in the workplace and do business in new ways.

Linda Russek at Harvard, has demonstrated that all physical systems exchange influential energy. And because this energy is influential, it contains information that creates an effect. We are all connected and effected by others.

Learn how you are energetically effecting others and learn a quick and easy way to eliminate stress throughout your day: mulch, recharge and stay charged.

2) Networking time

This is an open event for Portland job hunters. Each meeting provides practical tools and a forum for networking to make your job search more effective. We share our techniques and ways to improve our job hunting success. Each week has a theme and time for networking.

Theme: The secrets of successfully working with recruiters

1) The secrets of successfully working with recruiters Continuing education series: Connie Dorrigan of Dorrigan & Associates and author of the “Don’t Interview – Audition” will reveal how to work with recruiters as part of your career transition.

2) Networking time

This is an open event for Portland job hunters. Each meeting provides practical tools and a forum for networking to make your job search more effective. We share our techniques and ways to improve our job hunting success. Each week has a theme and time for networking.

Theme: TBA

1) TBA

2) Networking time

This is an open event for Portland job hunters. Each meeting provides practical tools and a forum for networking to make your job search more effective. We share our techniques and ways to improve our job hunting success. Each week has a theme and time for networking.

Create Your Own Online Reputation that Gets You Job Interviews Fast.

In this special 2 hour workshop, we will…

* Learn step by step instructions to design a professional looking résumé that attracts eyes both online and offline. I get compliments all the time, so can you.

* Understand what employers are really looking for and keywords that will bring you to the top of the pile, leaving the others in the dust.

* Open a Visual CV account and learn how to manage it so that you can easily customize your résumés for each potential employer

* Learn how to use Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter together in powerful, synergistic ways to maximize
  your opportunities to get noticed.

* Discover how to take control of the information a potential employer can get about you, and then craft it in such a way as to create a powerful and compelling image long before they meet you in person.

* Get inside the head of a potential employer and answer the 3 burning questions every interview and résumé must answer. This knowledge alone will make you virtually immune to those “tough” interview questions.

We will discuss a proactive strategy that you can use tonight which will separate your from the crowd and get you interviews fast.

We’ll cover the 4 steps needed in crafting a powerful strategy. And we’ll share with you some email templates you can copy and paste to guarantee a reply. There will be time for Q&A at the end.

Join us for this fresh look on using LinkedIn to get you YOUR next job fast.

Hosted by JT O’Donnell of Careerealism.com and presented by Joshua Waldman of CareerEnlightenment.net

Come meet for drinks and engage with fellow professionals in a relaxed social setting to exchange stories, career advice, and make new connections in the local industry. All positions in the IT and Technology worlds are welcome, including project managers, systems engineers, desktop support, dba's, developers, security analysts, business analysts, enterprise architects, design experts, IT/Technology managers, and all other associated fields.

Please note, this event is at Kells new 2nd location in the Pearl District. It is a wonderful establishment with a great back room tailor-made for events like this. Come join us!!

Sponsored by Portland Job Group. www.jobgroup.org

Tired of career management advice that gets you nowhere? Portland JobGroup is here to help you take your professional life to a new level by introducing you to a variety of topics, such as Managing Your Online Profile, Resume Optimization, Constructing an Interview Packet, and more. Our Director of Professional Development, Andrew Voss, will help you understand the challenges presented by today's job market while giving you a chance to meet some amazing people. Prepare yourself for success in today's market!!!

What: A workshop on finding a job after a Code Boot Camp complete with life examples, strategies, and tips to make finding a job less of a hassle. We'll talk about the different types of jobs to look for, interview tips, and resume tips as well. This is perfect for people who are close to graduating or have recently graduated from a code school.

Who: Jeff Lombard Graduate of PDX Code Guild Front-End Developer WalzIT, Developer Evangelist Cloudstitch [email protected] PDXCodeGuild Slack User: jefflombard

For November, we have David Nash as our very special guest.
This is the last meetup for the year as we will be taking a winter/holiday break in December.
So make sure you join us and learn from a Product Management legend in Portland!

Here's David's self-introduction:
"Since arriving here in ’92 from New York, Portland has been very, very good to me. Like the TV commercial says, ‘I know a few things because I’ve seen a few things’. I would add that I’ve been blessed to meet some amazing people along the way. I came here courtesy of Intel, where I worked for some 17 years, and where I had the good fortune to reinvent myself several times: from motherboards to software-video & telecom, from Intel Labs, to venture investing and internal startups, I did everything I could to try new things, soak it all in, and become versatile. After leaving Intel in 2006, I spent 10 years at ADP Dealer Services (now known as CDK Global) where we built software for Automotive Retailers & OEMs. Last October – just about 1 year ago – I had the amazing good fortune to join NAVEX Global, who provides the world’s most comprehensive Ethics & Compliance SaaS platform – and has the inspiring mission of helping organizations protect their people, reputation, and bottom line. Our mission really speaks to me because, as a Boy Scout Leader for 25 years, I care a lot about integrity and being a servant leader. In addition to networking relentlessly along the way, I’ve also followed my passion in Product Management and created ProductCamp Portland in 2012. We’re running our 7th camp in March 2018. This one will be exciting for sure. And free pizza as usual!

Code Oregon Careers is a collaboration between Code Oregon and The Tech Academy to help software developers prepare themselves for the job search in the software industry. This is a four part series focusing on Soft Skills Interviews, Technical Interviews, LinkedIn and GitHub. 

Whether you are an experienced developer back on the job search or a brand new junior developer looking for your first opportunity, join us to learn some valuable skills to help you in your job search.  

This installment on Thursday, January 11 at 6.p.m. will cover:

Preparing and tips for the Technical Interview

Food & Beverages:

The Tech Academy will be providing free pizza and beverages. Please RSVP to help us ensure we have enough food for everyone. If later on you are unable to make the event, please change your RSVP status to help us avoid wasting food. 

Schedule:
• 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Meet and greet (Networking + pizza and beverages)

• 6:30 p.m. Code Oregon Careers presentation

• 7:30 p.m. Q & A and announcements

• 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Practice Soft Skills interview inteviewing for anyone that what's to stay after the initial presentation to develop and practice soft skill interviewing

Resources for Tech Job Seekers:

David Duncan with Code Oregon (a partnership with WorkSource Oregon and WorkSystems) has developed PortlandTech.org to help job seekers in the tech industry. To schedule a resume review and/or join his list to receive customized job leads, send a resume to [masked] or [masked] to schedule an appointment.

Code Oregon Careers is a collaboration between Code Oregon and The Tech Academy to help software developers prepare themselves for the job search in the software industry. This is a four part series focusing on Soft Skills Interviews, Technical Interviews, LinkedIn and GitHub. 

Whether you are an experienced developer back on the job search or a brand new junior developer looking for your first opportunity, join us to learn some valuable skills to help you in your job search.  

This installment on Thursday, January 25 at 6.p.m. will cover:

Maximizing LinkedIn for your job search

Food & Beverages:

The Tech Academy will be providing free pizza and beverages. Please RSVP to help us ensure we have enough food for everyone. If later on you are unable to make the event, please change your RSVP status to help us avoid wasting food. 

Schedule:
• 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Meet and greet (Networking + pizza and beverages)

• 6:30 p.m. Code Oregon Careers presentation

• 7:30 p.m. Q & A and announcements

• 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Soft Skills interview mini-workshop for anyone that what's to stay after the initial presentation to develop, practice soft skill interviewing

Resources for Tech Job Seekers:

David Duncan with Code Oregon (a partnership with WorkSource Oregon and WorkSystems) has developed PortlandTech.org to help job seekers in the tech industry. To schedule a resume review and/or join his list to receive customized job leads, send a resume to [masked] or [masked] to schedule an appointment.

Code Oregon Careers is a collaboration between Code Oregon and The Tech Academy to help software developers prepare themselves for the job search in the software industry. This is a four part series focusing on Soft Skills Interviews, Technical Interviews, LinkedIn and GitHub. 

Whether you are an experienced developer back on the job search or a brand new junior developer looking for your first opportunity, join us to learn some valuable skills to help you in your job search.  

This installment on Thursday, February 8 at 6.p.m. will cover:

Preparing for Soft Skill Interviews

Food & Beverages:

The Tech Academy will be providing free pizza and beverages. Please RSVP to help us ensure we have enough food for everyone. If later on you are unable to make the event, please change your RSVP status to help us avoid wasting food. 

Schedule:
• 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Meet and greet (Networking + pizza and beverages)

• 6:30 p.m. Code Oregon Careers presentation

• 7:30 p.m. Q & A and announcements

• 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Practice Soft Skills interview inteviewing for anyone that what's to stay after the initial presentation to develop and practice soft skill interviewing

Resources for Tech Job Seekers:

David Duncan with Code Oregon (a partnership with WorkSource Oregon and WorkSystems) has developed PortlandTech.org to help job seekers in the tech industry. To schedule a resume review and/or join his list to receive customized job leads, send a resume to [masked] or [masked] to schedule an appointment.

Code Oregon Careers is a collaboration between Code Oregon and The Tech Academy to help software developers prepare themselves for the job search in the software industry. This is a four part series focusing on Soft Skills Interviews, Technical Interviews, LinkedIn and GitHub. 

Whether you are an experienced developer back on the job search or a brand new junior developer looking for your first opportunity, join us to learn some valuable skills to help you in your job search.  

This installment on Thursday, February 22 at 6.p.m. will cover:

Maximizing Your GitHub for the Job Search

Food & Beverages:

The Tech Academy will be providing free pizza and beverages. Please RSVP to help us ensure we have enough food for everyone. If later on you are unable to make the event, please change your RSVP status to help us avoid wasting food. 

Schedule:
• 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Meet and greet (Networking + pizza and beverages)

• 6:30 p.m. Code Oregon Careers presentation

• 7:30 p.m. Q & A and announcements

• 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Practice Soft Skills interview inteviewing for anyone that what's to stay after the initial presentation to develop and practice soft skill interviewing

Resources for Tech Job Seekers:

David Duncan with Code Oregon (a partnership with WorkSource Oregon and WorkSystems) has developed PortlandTech.org to help job seekers in the tech industry. To schedule a resume review and/or join his list to receive customized job leads, send a resume to [masked] or [masked] to schedule an appointment.

ACT-W (Advancing the Careers of Tech Women) PDX Evenings are events hosted on the 1st Wednesday of the month intended to bring women and allies in technology together for a night of local inspiration!

Every ACT-W PDX Evening will feature a local leader in the women in tech community and offers the opportunity for you to authentically connect with others in the Portland tech community. This event is hosted in the lobby of CENTRL Office Eastside from 5:30-7:30pm, with the talk beginning at 6:15pm and networking before and after. Drinks and appetizers will be served.

Our October ACT-W PDX Evening will feature Maigen Thomas, Chief Motivational Officer of Empowered Women in Tech and UX Designer for Compli, who will share her personal story of pivoting from being a Flight Attendant to Full Stack Developer to UX Designer. Her talk will focus on actionable ways you can get and stay radically motivated to reach your long term goals.

Please make sure you have read and agree to the ACT-W Code of Conduct! (http://www.act-w.org/about-act-w/conduct/)

ACT-W (Advancing the Careers of Tech Women) Career Advance is designed to share tangible job search skills for women and allies in technology. We partner with local technology companies to provide interview tips, resume coaching, professional headshot photos and introduce you to hiring managers. Whether you are simply curious about technology careers or looking for a senior role, Career Advance will help you grow your career in an inclusive environment.

Join us on November 14th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at iovation. iovation develops software to help companies fight fraud and ensure their customers have a seamless experience. They are currently hiring for roles in engineering, information technology, sales, marketing and more. Please join us for an evening to learn more about iovation and to visit many career advancement themed tables that are listed below:

Interview Tips Resume Tips Headshot Photography Service Reliability Engineering Roles Security Analyst Roles Marketing Roles Sales Roles

Agenda

5:30-6:00 Networking 6:00-6:15 Welcome from ACT-W and Iovation 6:15-7:30 Rotation to different Career Advance tables including: Service Reliability Engineering Roles, Security Analyst Roles, Marketing Roles, Sales Roles, Interview Tips, Resume Tips, Headshot Photography.

Please make sure you have read and agree to the ACT-W Code of Conduct!

FAQs

Who should attend? People of all genders interested in learning job skills in technology! Men, nonbinary people, trans people, and women are all welcome.

Is the event 21+? No, minors are welcome to attend.

Is the venue ADA accessible? Yes, elevators are located in the lobby.

Are there gender-neutral bathrooms? Yes, they are located in the hallway.

Are you thinking about learning to code, but not sure about where or when? Considering a career transition and want to know more about jobs in tech?

Join the Alchemy Code Lab team for a free virtual preview of our software development training program, plus get information on how to determine the right education investment for your career goals.

• Learn more about being a Software Developer including starting salaries
• Find out who hires newly trained software developers in Portland
• How COVID is impacting the tech industry, including the remote work trend
• Hear Alchemy grad stories and experience joining a team
• How Alchemy’s training program is different from most code courses

Additionally, find out about our free, 30-hour Developer 101 course meeting the week of Aug 31st.

Don’t miss this behind the scenes look at tech training at Alchemy Code Lab!

Visit our site: https://www.alchemycodelab.com Visit our blog and learn more about our program and graduates: https://www.alchemycodelab.com/blog

Alchemy Code Lab is once again offering 30+ Hours of Free training in our Development 101 course from August 31st to September 4th. If you're curious about code or a career in tech, this is a great opportunity for you to see if it's something you might like to pursue. It's virtual, online and live!

Once you take this program, you'll be ready to take our full Software Development training program as soon as September 21st! Read about our grads and more about our program here at our blog ( https://www.alchemycodelab.com/blog#blog ).

Info session about Alchemy July 28th @ 5PM, RSVP and get more information here ( https://www.meetup.com/alchemycodelab/events/271992117/ ).

More information and to register (https://www.alchemycodelab.com/blog/dev101-august31) for the Development 101 course starting August 31st. Some prework is needed to start this course, and the first 35 to finish this work will be guaranteed a spot. Email [email protected] if you have any questions. We hope to meet you soon!

Alchemy Code Lab is once again offering 30+ Hours of Free training in our Development 101 course from August 31st to September 4th. If you're curious about code or a career in tech, this is a great opportunity for you to see if it's something you might like to pursue. It's virtual, online and live!

Once you take this program, you'll be ready to take our full Software Development training program as soon as September 21st! Read about our grads and more about our program here at our blog ( https://www.alchemycodelab.com/blog#blog ).

Info session about Alchemy July 28th @ 5PM, RSVP and get more information here ( https://www.meetup.com/alchemycodelab/events/271992117/ ).

More information and to register (https://www.alchemycodelab.com/blog/dev101-august31) for the Development 101 course starting August 31st. Some prework is needed to start this course, and the first 35 to finish this work will be guaranteed a spot. Email [email protected] if you have any questions. We hope to meet you soon!

Unlock the secrets to leveraging recruiters and staffing companies for your tech career at this must-attend event, hosted by Erik Gross, Co-founder of The Tech Academy. Discover how to connect with recruiters, understand their processes, and utilize their expertise to your advantage. Gain practical strategies and tips to stand out and increase your chances of landing your ideal tech role.

Join us on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET for a valuable session that will help you make the most of the recruitment process.

Secure your spot now and don’t miss this chance to take your career to the next level!

Stand out in today’s competitive job market by learning exactly what recruiters seek in candidates. In this insightful session, you'll discover the key elements of a strong resume, how to craft compelling interview responses, and common pitfalls to avoid during the hiring process.

Join us on Friday, March 07, at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET for expert advice that will help you position yourself as a top candidate and land your next opportunity with confidence.

Reserve your spot now and take the next step in your career!

Join us this Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1 PM Pacific Time (3 PM Central Time, 4 PM Eastern Time) and catch the replay of a past Tech Talk featuring Christopher, a seasoned tech professional with over five years of legitimate experience across various roles in the industry. In this session, Christopher shares timeless and practical insights to help you stay motivated and continue advancing in your tech career.

He discusses the broader landscape of the tech industry, offering realistic and actionable advice for job seekers looking to stand out in a competitive market. You'll gain strategies for positioning yourself more effectively during your job search, along with valuable insights into the power of persistence and dedication when pursuing long-term success.

The talk also includes a previously recorded Q&A session where Christopher answers thoughtful questions from live attendees.

Whether you're actively job hunting or simply looking for inspiration to keep moving forward, this replay delivers meaningful takeaways you won't want to miss.

Ready to stand out in the tech industry?

Don’t miss this inspiring and practical Tech Talk Rewatch session featuring Dave Vu, a seasoned tech professional who knows what it takes to thrive in today’s competitive job market.

Whether you're just starting your journey, pivoting into tech, or aiming for your next big opportunity, this session is designed to give you a clear edge. Dave unpacks what employers are really looking for—from the right mix of technical skills and soft skills to the kind of mindset that drives long-term success.

You’ll also learn how to build a personal brand that gets noticed, stay sharp through continuous learning, and network effectively to unlock new opportunities. Walk away with real-world insights and actionable steps you can start using immediately to level up your tech career.

Join us for the replay this Friday, May 9, 2025, at 1 PM PST (3 PM CST | 4 PM EST)—and take your next step forward in tech with confidence and clarity.

Ready to turn your tech education into a thriving career?

Join us on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 1 PM PST | 3 PM CST | 4 PM EST for a powerful and practical Tech Talk with featured speaker Andrew Owen, as he shares insights every aspiring software developer needs to hear.

This session is designed specifically for recent graduates, bootcamp completers, and early-career tech professionals who are ready to make their mark in the industry. We’ll explore the most in-demand skills and qualifications that employers are actively seeking in entry-level software developers—from technical proficiencies to soft skills that set candidates apart.

But it’s not just about what you know—it’s about how you position yourself. Andrew will break down how to bridge the gap between learning environments (like academia and bootcamps) and securing your first real-world tech role. You’ll learn how to translate your education into compelling experience, build a strong personal brand, and approach your job search strategically.

Finally, discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the hiring process—from resume screening to interview analysis—and how you can stay ahead of the curve by understanding what today’s AI-driven recruiters are really looking for.

Whether you're currently job searching or planning your next steps after graduation, this talk will give you the clarity, tools, and confidence to launch your tech career with purpose.

Explore the many career paths available in the tech industry in this replay of our Tech Talk with Rob Beard.

Rob will walk you through various tech roles, offering practical tips on how to get started and how to grow within each career path. Whether you’re just entering the field or looking to shift directions, this session will provide valuable insights to help you chart your course.

Join us this Friday, August 8 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET

With over 10 years of experience in the tech industry, Rob has worked with a wide variety of companies, including IT Managed Service Providers, SaaS/PaaS providers, financial institutions, and cybersecurity service providers. His broad experience offers a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges across different tech career paths.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Rob’s diverse background and gain clarity on your next career move in tech.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/

Join us for an impactful Tech Talk Rewatch | Mastering the Job Search: Resumes, Interviews, and Negotiating Offers with Andrew Owen.

Learn from Andrew’s expertise as he shares practical strategies to:

Craft a standout resume that captures attention Excel in interviews with confidence and clarity Negotiate job offers to secure the best possible outcome Join us this Friday, August 15 | 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET

Packed with actionable advice, this session will help you sharpen your job search skills, land your ideal role, and advance your tech career.

Reserve your spot now and take the next step toward landing your dream job!

Technical interviews are a vital part of the hiring process in the tech industry. They give candidates the chance to showcase their skills, problem-solving ability, and technical knowledge—and preparation is key to success.

In this Tech Talk Replay, you’ll hear from Scott Katzelnick, a Tech Academy graduate who completed the Software Developer Boot Camp in 2020. Since then, Scott has built an impressive career in tech and currently works as a Front-End Engineer at Amazon. In his talk, Scott shares what you can expect in technical interviews and offers advice drawn from his own real-world experience.

Join us this Friday, August 22 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical strategies from Scott’s journey—reserve your spot today and get interview-ready!

We’re bringing back this valuable session! Watch the replay with Erik Gross, Co-founder of The Tech Academy.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming every industry, including how people find and secure jobs. In this replay of our Tech Talk, Erik will show you how to leverage AI as a powerful tool in your job search.

You’ll learn practical strategies for using AI to strengthen your applications, tailor your resume and cover letters, and prepare more effectively for interviews. Erik will also share insights on how to stand out in today’s competitive market and how AI can give you an edge in landing your dream tech role.

Join us on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET.

Whether you’re just starting your job search or looking to take the next step in your career, this session will provide valuable tips to help you position yourself for success.

Reserve your spot today and take advantage of this opportunity to discover how AI can accelerate your career in tech!

Success in tech isn’t only about coding, it’s about people. The most rewarding careers are built through collaboration, communication, and community. This Tech Talk will highlight how combining technical growth with human connection can open doors to unexpected opportunities.

Our guest speaker, Facundo Giuliani, brings nearly 20 years of experience in the software world. He’s grown from building websites in his hometown of Buenos Aires to working with international companies, speaking at conferences around the world, and leading developer communities. Today, he manages a solutions engineering team, but his journey shows that staying curious and connected is just as important as sharpening technical skills.

In this session, Facundo will walk us through his career path. From his early days as a developer, to discovering the world of Developer Relations (DevRel, the role that helps bridge developers and organizations), and later stepping into solutions engineering. Along the way, he’ll share insights on how relationships, opportunities, and community involvement shaped his path.

Join us live on Friday, September 19 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET.

Whether you’re brand new to the tech world or already building your career, this talk will inspire you to look beyond the code and focus on the people, opportunities, and collaborations that can help you grow.

Reserve your spot today and learn how collaboration can transform your career in tech!

MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/

Didn’t catch it live? Here’s your chance to watch the replay of this thought-provoking Tech Talk on how AI is reshaping coding.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how developers approach their work, not by replacing them, but by shifting the focus from simply writing lines of code to understanding and applying AI-driven concepts.

In this replay, you’ll learn when AI-generated code should be trusted, the risks of relying too heavily on it, and how programmers can stay relevant in an AI-driven future. Rather than another discussion on AI-assisted coding, this session takes a balanced approach, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges AI brings to software development.

Watch the replay with us on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET.

Perfect for developers, engineers, and tech professionals, this session will show you how to embrace AI as a tool while keeping the problem-solving and critical thinking skills that define great programming.

Join the conversation about the future of coding!

Didn’t get a chance to join us the first time? Here’s your opportunity to watch the replay of this inspiring session with McKay Moore, a Tech Academy graduate and Full-Stack Software Engineer at GoEngineer.

In this Talk, McKay shares practical advice on how to approach learning and development throughout your tech career. You’ll learn how to create an effective learning plan and discover useful resources for continuous growth.

Whether you’re just beginning your coding journey or looking to strengthen your skills, this replay will help you stay motivated and strategic in your learning process.

Watch the replay with us on Friday, October 10 at 1 PM PST | 3 PM CST | 4 PM EST.

Don’t miss this chance to pick up valuable tips and inspiration to guide your tech career forward!

Developer advocates live at the intersection of engineering and communication like writing code, creating docs, and bridging the gap between product and developer. But what does this career path actually look like, and how do you get started?

Our speaker, Raymond Camden, has spent over two decades supporting developers through writing, presenting, and community engagement. He brings deep experience in APIs, the web platform, and generative AI.

In this Tech Talk, Raymond will share what it means to be a developer advocate, the skills required to succeed, and the opportunities this unique role offers. He’ll also reflect on the lessons he’s learned throughout his career, offering real-world insights into the challenges and rewards of advocacy.

This session will take place on Friday, October 31, at 12 PM PST | 2 PM CST | 3 PM EST.

Whether you’re curious about developer advocacy as a career or simply want to better understand how this role supports the developer community, this talk will give you valuable insights and inspiration.

Reserve your spot today and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to build a career in explaining.

In today’s competitive market, having skills and experience isn’t enough. Whether you’re searching for your next role or looking to advance where you are, you need to clearly articulate what makes you different and valuable.

In this talk, you’ll learn how to identify your unique professional patterns, position yourself strategically in your market, and communicate your value in ways that make you the obvious choice - not just a qualified candidate. Drawing on work with professionals from entry-level to C-suite, this session will show you how to move from being overlooked to being unmissable.