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The days are getting longer, the sun is getting hotter, and that means only one thing: it’s time to get your skills out for summer. Join us on Instagram where we’ll be celebrating our favorite season by dropping some hot content and giveaways, starting today.

What’s even better? If you’re ready to get out of the AC and heat up your skills this summer, we’re offering a limited-time discount of $500 off an immersive bootcamp* for residents of the US, Canada, and Europe.

After graduating from a bootcamp in Data, UX Design, or Software Engineering, your hot new skills will melt the competition and get you into a new tech career before the leaves change. What are you waiting for?

The technology industry has historically been male-dominated. While that’s changing, women still make up less than one third of the global tech workforce. Companies have invested heavily in programs that recruit women and promote DEI, but they’re often fighting over the same limited pool of talent. Real change will only happen if we start at the beginning and foster a pipeline of women with tech chops by ensuring young girls are encouraged to pursue their interest in STEM fields. 

As we celebrate dads this upcoming Father’s Day, we should also celebrate the potential impact fathers can have on their daughters’ careers by inspiring them to develop tech skills and interests. Fathers are uniquely positioned to serve as a role model for daughters that are interested in tech. According to a Girls Who Code and Logitech survey, 60% of women in tech and IT cited a parent or friend as the greatest influence in their career choice. Additionally, 46% of women in tech were encouraged by their fathers to pursue computer science. 

By encouraging girls to pursue careers in tech, fathers can help ensure their daughters will be financially secure, have future-proof job skills and land a fulfilling career as adults. So how can more fathers lend encouragement to young girls who are showing an interest in technology? Let’s dive in. 

The tech industry is projected to grow by almost 8% in 2023, that’s a total projected worth of $4.6 trillion. Whereas the social work industry is projected to grow by only 2% this year. 

If you’re reading this, you’re considering a career switch to a tech role. The long unpredicted hours and poor salary may be what’s driving you away from social work. Although it may be a personally rewarding job, a tech role has much more to offer. 

From higher salaries, career growth opportunities around every corner, and the long-term benefits of having tech skills in a digital-first workforce. These are just some of the few advantages that a career in tech has to offer. 

Switching to a tech role might be the best thing you do in 2023. Keep reading to learn how you can make the switch today.