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Business by Referral Podcast


May 28, 2018

In this episode, Virginia and Elaine Queathem discuss: 

  • People who are unrepresented in the tech field 
  • The challenges of getting into college 
  • If it's possible to learn to code and keep their job to pay the bills 
  • How to start somewhere and pivot 

 

  • Key Takeaways: 
  • College isn't for everyone 
  • Boot camps are not a bad alternative to college 
  • This isn't just for people in their twenties—anyone can code 
  • It's okay to take bigger risks when you're a young adult 

 

"The idea that these are skills that are needed, and there's a different delivery mechanism for those skills." — Elaine Queathem 

 

About Elaine Queathem: I’ve been involved with technology my entire life, but when I worked for a small software technology company in 2009, I became acutely aware of the shortage of qualified programming resources which were essential for a small company to grow and thrive. Now, several years later, I am in a position to begin to help people develop those important and sought-after skills. That’s why I founded Savvy Coders. 

 

Reach Me Here: 

Twitter: @TheReferralDiva 

Website: http://masterconnectors.com/ 

 

Connect with Elaine Queathem: 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SavvyCodersStLouis/ 

Website:  https://savvycoders.com 

Email:  elaine@savvycoders.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/savvy-coders/ 

 

 

Show notes by podcastologist: Jessie Taylor 

 

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

 

 

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