Treehouse Monthly: June Issue

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Welcome back to the Treehouse Monthly! Check out the latest updates regarding our new content and other services.

This month, we celebrate the AnitaB.org Learners who are making their way through the Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree program this spring and summer.

Around the world, women are not full partners in driving the creation of new technology that will define their lives. This is not good for women and not good for the world….Women need to assume their rightful place at the table creating the technology of the future. — Anita Borg

Originally known as the Institute for Women and Technology (IWT), non-profit organization AnitaB.org was founded in 1997 by Dr. Anita Borg as a digital community for women in computing. Today, AnitaB.org envisions a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it.

AnitaB.org is working toward making sure that everyone has a seat at the table when it comes to innovation and technological advancement. An important way AnitaB.org is accomplishing this goal is by offering pathways for those who have been historically overlooked in tech to get into their first tech role. In partnership with Team Treehouse and Intuit, AnitaB.org offers the Apprenticeship Pathway Program, increasing the representation of underrepresented communities in the tech industry.

Learners receive a competitive wage as well as full-time training through Treehouse’s Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree program and AnitaB.org’s Leadership Development curriculum. Once a Learner successfully completes the Techdegree final exam, they convert to Apprentice, moving on to learn Intuit-specific development processes. After achieving the final program milestones, the Apprentice can convert to a full-time job as a software developer at Intuit.

Best of luck to the current cohort of 30 Learners in the Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree program. The future of tech has never been brighter!

If you or someone you know is looking to launch a career in tech, AnitaB.org is currently accepting applications for its San Diego Cohort! Apply by June 27, 2022. 

To find out how Treehouse’s Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree program can change your life, start your free trial today!

JavaScript Tip Calculator Overview

In this quick overview geared for beginners, you’ll learn the thought process behind building a tip calculator with vanilla JavaScript.

Gulpfile Workshop

This 15-minute workshop will take you through the process step-by-step in this beginner guide to setting up a gulpfile. 

Is a Treehouse Techdegree Worth It?

Find out whether Treehouse is worth your money, which Treehouse Techdegrees you can invest in, and how they are different from other programming courses out there.

Build a JavaScript Tip Calculator

Gulpfile Setup

Should I Learn HTML Before Python?

Flask vs. Django – Which Framework to Learn First?

Software Developer vs. Full-Stack Developer: Key Differences

Interview tips and tricks for junior developers

Laura Coronel: JavaScript Instructor

Hi everyone! My name is Laura Coronel, and I am a Treehouse alumni and Treehouse’s new JavaScript teacher!

A little bit about myself: My first exposure to coding was during my junior year of my civil engineering degree, and I was hooked! Flash forward three years, and I wanted to take my coding to the next level. I signed up for the Full Stack JavaScript TechDegree here at Treehouse. I came out of the TechDegree with a gorgeous portfolio site and job-ready skills.

Here at Treehouse I am working on updating and creating new React courses for you all to take your coding to the next level. Also, stay tuned for my upcoming video showing you all the awesome projects you will be building in the Full Stack JavaScript TechDegree here at Treehouse.

Dustin Usey: Technical Evangelist

Hey everyone! My name is Dustin, and I’m a Technical Evangelist at Treehouse. Be on the lookout for some awesome content I’ll be creating in the form of build-along projects, workshops, blogs, and all sorts of how-to’s and guides. You can even catch me hanging out in the Techdegree Slack channels. I love a good conversation, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

A little about myself and how I became a developer: I started out as a welder right out of high school and quickly transitioned into a CDL driver. Unexpectedly, I injured myself while working and knew I needed to make a career switch. Without any knowledge about tech, I figured this would be the time to give it a try and learn something new. I found Treehouse and fell in love. Shortly after graduating the Frontend Web Development Techdegree, I landed my first role as a full-time developer. Now I am back at Treehouse, helping others land their dream jobs in tech!

Looking forward to bringing this community some great content and getting to know everyone. Hope to see you around!

ARISE High School

United States

Teachers and students at ARISE High School are taking their future into their own hands!

Duarte Monteiro

The U.K.

Duarte transitioned from graphic design into web development by studying at Treehouse.

Operation Code

United States

Operation Code is changing the lives of thousands of veterans, military spouses, and service members.

The Treehouse job board includes job opportunities made available in conjunction with our partners. All jobs posted this month are full-time positions as a junior software engineer, front-end engineer, or graduate developer and are located in the UK or remote.

If your organization is running an apprenticeship program or offers opportunities for entry-level technologists, contact us at [email protected] to learn more about how you can let the Treehouse community know all about it!

Do you have questions about your Treehouse subscription, or want to talk to an expert about what technologies are in demand today? Struggling with finding your first job in tech, or does your organization want to advertise job opportunities to the Treehouse community? Let’s talk!

Just reply to this email with your questions and we’ll be in touch!