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Join Our Next Cohort at CODE Lancashire- early November! 🚀 Looking for a career change into tech? Our fully funded Digital Skills Bootcamp is designed to fit around your work hours & help you make the leap. Here’s why you should join -  👉Guaranteed Interviews - Get direct opportunities to step into the industry. 👉 Fully Funded - This 100% free bootcamp is funded by the Department of Education & Lancashire County Council —no cost to you! 👉 Flexible Evening Classes - Perfect for those balancing work, our sessions are held in the evenings. 👉 Hybrid Learning - Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid learning with both in-person & online classes. 👉 Loads of Networking - Build connections with peers, industry experts & future employers. 👉 Career Change Support - Ideal for anyone looking to transition into the tech industry from any field. 👉 Employability Sessions - Get prepped for the job market with expert-led training. 👉 Open to all Lancashire residents aged 19+, this is your first step toward a Junior Developer career. Watch Caitlin Bourne's video to learn how we’re going beyond learning at CODE Lancashire! Our next cohort starts in early November ..!! Register take your career to the next level. https://lnkd.in/ey3yRsJz #CodeLancashire #DigitalSkills #CareerShift #GoingBeyondLearning #TechCareers #NetworkingOpportunities #DigitalBootcamp

Wrapping Up 2024 ..!! Here’s to New Adventures Ahead! 🎉 As we close the year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our incredible learners, dedicated instructors, our team & everyone who has supported CODE Lancashire this year. 🎉 This year was all about : 🚀 Pushing boundaries, stepping out of comfort zones 💡 Embracing new tech 🤝 Building connections that inspire & uplift You all have made this journey unforgettable. Now it’s time to pause, reflect, & recharge. 🎄 Paul Aisthorpe, Kasia C., Caitlin Bourne, Hollie Newton, Andre Chicrala, Aditya Kadam Fraser House Hub #CODELancashire #yearinreview #digitalskillsbootcamp #holidayseason

CVs That Get You Noticed - CODE Lancashire Workshop in Action! Last week's CV workshop at CODE Lancashire by Caitlin Bourne wasn’t just about filling out sections - it was about transforming a piece of paper into a personal brand that stands out in the tech world. Here’s what we learned - ➡️Keep your CV short but impactful. Links to your projects, GitHub, / portfolio? Absolute game-changers. ➡️Show, Don’t Just Tell - Hiring managers love proof. Built a side project? Contributed to open-source? Include it - & don’t forget the README file! ➡️Attend meetups, user groups, / even give a talk. Yes, your LinkedIn profile is part of your CV too! ➡️ From our bootcamp, Coursera to Codecademy, completing online tech courses shows recruiters you’re hungry to grow. ➡️Pro-Tip - Your CV should be easy to scan but impossible to forget. Don’t just list what you’ve done - make it a story they’ll want to hear more about. Our learners at CODE Lancashire have built a confidence & clarity on how to tell their tech story. 😎 #CODELancashire #CVWorkshop #TechCareers

Project Spotlight - Joel’s Python Project! 😎 Our learners at CODE Lancashire are diving into their #python projects, and it’s incredible to see their creativity in action. 🎉 Meet Joel Joseph, who’s exploring two interesting datasets 1️⃣ Consumer Buying Behavior – Understanding what influences purchases. 2️⃣ Weather Patterns – Analysing how weather affects shopping habits. By combining these insights, Joel is finding meaningful connections between weather & consumer choices. Check out the video where Joel explains his project and the skills he’s putting into practice. We’re excited to see all the amazing projects coming to life in this cohort! 🐍 Paul Aisthorpe, Kasia C., Caitlin Bourne, Hollie Newton Fraser House Hub #CODELancashire #ProjectSpotlight #PythonProjects #DataScience

Let Your LinkedIn Tell Your Story! ✍️ Last week at CODE Lancashire, Caitlin Bourne led an insightful session on how to optimise your #LinkedIn profile for job opportunities - & wow, it was packed with practical tips! What did we explore - 🤯 i) Think of your LinkedIn profile as your digital handshake. 🖐️ ii) How to craft impactful 'About' sections that tell your professional story. iii) The secret to writing headlines that actually get noticed. iv) Tips to showcase skills & achievements effectively. What’s the one thing YOU want your LinkedIn to say about you? Let us know in the comments! Paul Aisthorpe, Kasia C., Caitlin Bourne, Hollie Newton Fraser House Hub #CODELancashire #Linkedin #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalBranding #Networking

Lunch, CODE, & a Success Story with Mark Surtees at today's Tech lunch! 😎 Today at Tech Lunch, Fraser House Hub, Mark Surtees, a proud graduate of CODE Lancashire, #Cohort3, shared his incredible journey from learning the ropes at CODE Lancashire to securing a role as a Junior Developer with Coherent Software! 👏 Mark’s experience highlights how hands-on learning, support, & industry connections can open doors to exciting opportunities in tech. 💡 Feeling inspired? Join our next cohort at CODE Lancashire - your story could be next! 😎 https://lnkd.in/ey3yRsJz Paul Aisthorpe, Kasia C., Caitlin Bourne, Hollie Newton, Lekhana Manjunatha, Mark Surtees Fraser House Hub #CODELancashire #TechLunch #JuniorDeveloper

What Deserves the High-Five? 🙌 Crunching numbers, debugging code, & catching rare Pokémon while analyzing the Pokemon Go dataset - our data science session at CODE Lancashire had it all! 😎 Whether it's catching rare Pokémon in the dataset or making sense of the chaos, our learners are levelling up their data analysis game.  But here’s the real question : 👉 What really deserves a high-five in data science? 🧼 Clean Dataset 🐛 No Errors in Code 😎 Finding a Rare Pokémon Vote below or tell us your data science win! #DataScience #PokemonGO #HighFiveMoments #CODELancashire #TechLearning Paul Aisthorpe, Kasia C., Caitlin Bourne, Hollie Newton, Melissa Martinez-Perez Fraser House Hub

The debate is on : Would you rather be part of a team full of #unicorns or a team of #racehorses? 😎 In our latest session at CODE Lancashire, learners explored the foundations of #datascience - a field that’s more accessible than ever. Gone are the days of needing to be a "unicorn" with expertise in everything. Now, the industry needs "racehorses"—professionals who specialize, collaborate, & deliver results. 🏇 From uncovering insights in #datasets to understanding how data shapes industries, our learners are preparing to contribute meaningfully to the tech landscape. 💡 Key takeaway You don’t need to be a data scientist to work with data; you need the right tools, mindset, & training - & that’s what we’re here to provide. Paul Aisthorpe, Kasia C. , Caitlin Bourne , Melissa Martinez-Perez , Hollie Newton Fraser House Hub #CODELancashire #datascience

New Beginnings. After a challenging and stressful six months, I’m thrilled to announce that I’m back in employment! My new role at Blue Wren marks a significant shift from my previous career, but I couldn’t be more excited to be part of such a fantastic team. I’m looking forward to learning, growing, and seeing where this next chapter takes me. A special shout-out to the incredible team at CODE: Lancashire — without their support, this career pivot wouldn’t have been possible. Through learning Python, React, and JavaScript, I not only gained valuable technical skills but also discovered a lot about myself. The course turned out to be much more than just a technical training program; it acted as a form of career therapy, helping me process the emotional journey of redundancy. I truly owe them for helping me rebuild myself — like a modern-day Robocop! Lastly, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who reached out during this time. Your advice, encouragement, and kind words have been a constant source of support through some very challenging moments. I can’t overstate how much I appreciate each and every one of you. ❤️ Here’s to new adventures and exciting possibilities ahead!

When the code finally runs on the first try... pure joy! 🤯 #CodingLife For many of us, the journey into coding started with a moment of curiosity—a spark that opened a door to endless possibilities. For some, it was tinkering with computers, while for others, it was stumbling upon books like BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code). 😎 Back then, we might not have understood the weighty acronyms. Instead, we saw "BASIC" as what it truly was: something "essential." And that’s the beauty of coding—it starts with small, simple steps that lead to powerful, creative solutions. At CODE Lancashire, we're here to nurture that same joy, curiosity, & sense of discovery. Whether you're taking your first steps in coding /  leveling up your skills, this is your space to experiment, learn, & celebrate those "it works!" moments. Let’s keep sharing those wins & supporting each other along the way. Paul Aisthorpe, Kasia C., Caitlin Bourne, Hollie Newton, Melissa Martinez-Perez, Aditya Kadam, Andre Chicrala Fraser House Hub #CODELancashire #CodingJourney #PureJoy #bootcamplife