Did you know? Employment in the tech industry is expected to grow ~13%over the next decade — adding 660,000+ jobs to the US labor force. Enter:Flatiron School, designed to help prospective students prepare for careers in tech (like software engineer or cybersecurity analyst).
Whether you’re a new student just starting out or want to revamp your resume to get a boost in your career, Flatiron School offers multiple (and affordable) options to fit everyone’s unique lifestyle. Read: You or your adult kids could learn the skills needed for a high-paying tech job at significantly less cost than a traditional college tuition.
Bootcamp curriculums are up to date with current industry trends, so students gain knowledge + experience they can use in the real world. | Photo provided by Flatiron School
How it works:
Students can choose between full-time or part-time courses that will help build skills necessary for a new job in tech. While both options are available online, Flatiron also has Denver, CO + New York City campuses for in-person courses.
To see if Flatiron is a good fit, prospective students can chat with admissions virtually. | Photo provided by Flatiron School
Flatiron School offers bootcamps in software engineering, data science, product design, and cybersecurity engineering in two formats:
Full-Time: Learn on a fixed schedule, roughly eight hours a day, Monday to Friday, in as little as 15 weeks.
Part-Time: Learn on your own schedule over 40 weeks.
So, you can select which pace fits your learning style + schedule.
Bonus: Students gain real-world experience through hands-on projects that can help build their professional portfolios.
Flatiron also offers graduates up to 180 days of one-on-one career coaching to help students succeed during their job search. Career coaches review resumes, help build a student’s online presence, and can even help practice interviewing techniques. Students can take advantage of Flatiron’s employer network for active career opportunities as soon as they graduate.
How to apply:
Interested? Prospective students can chat with admissions virtually to see if Flatiron might be a good fit, then complete an online application followed by an admissions interview + assessment. Pro tip: Enrollment is open year-round, so you can apply anytime.
Tipsy Tuesday Trivia | Tuesdays | 6 p.m. | Flatstick Pub, 630 K St. | Free | Grab a team of 2-6 people + show off your trivia knowledge for a chance to win prizes.
Planet or Plastic? | Tues., Aug. 2-Sun., Aug. 7 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | California Museum | Prices vary | This photography exhibit explores the global plastic crisis + the people working to solve the issue.
Wednesday
Sacramento Songwriter Circle Meetup | Wed., Aug. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Library of Musiclandria | $10 | Meet with other local musicians to provide + receive feedback on your works in progress. 🎤
Taking Back Sunday | Sat., Aug. 6 | 7 p.m. | Ace of Spades | $67.50+ | The emo rock group that’s spent a decade under the influence rocks the River City. 🎸
Sacramento Smackdown: Starlit Showdown | Sat., Aug. 6 | 6-10 p.m. | Track 7 Brewing Co., 3747 W. Pacific Ave. | $20+ | Smell what Track 7 is brewin’ as the wrestling showcase returns to the Curtis Park taproom. 🍻
Sunday
SacTown’s Finest Market | Sun., Aug. 7 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1600 Tribute Rd. | Free | Shop for food, plants, vintage clothes, jewelry + more off of Exposition Boulevard.
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The 20th California Fire Foundation memorial paid tribute to 82 firefighters at the Safe Credit Union Convention Center on Saturday. Community members gathered to honor the lives of California firefighters who died during dutywithin the past three years. (KCRA 3)
Sports
Former Sac State Hornet + current LA Dodger James Outman knocked his MLB debut out of the park over the weekend — literally. Outman hit a home run in his first batting attempt in a game against the Colorado Rockies on the way to a 7-3 LA win. ⚾️ (Yahoo Sports)
Real Estate
According to data from Rent.com, Sacramentanscan expect to spend ~$2,300 for a one-bedroom rental property, or ~$3,150 for a two-bedroom, raising the average rental cost above cities like Portland, Nashville, and Dallas. 🏡 (Sac Bee)
Sacramentan
Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Todd Harmsannounced his intention to retire at the end of the year. Chief Harms has been with the department since Nov. 2016, following 30 years of service with the Phoenix Fire Department. 🚒 (Sac Bee)
Development
Demolitionhas begun on ARCO Arena — no, we’re not calling it Sleep Train Arena — as part of a redevelopment process to turn the area into a teaching hospital + medical campus. Officials say the first phase of the project is to clear out the interior of the building. 🏗 (CBS13)
Edu
Fusion Academy — a private school for middle + high school students that specializes in one-on-one instruction — plans to open a flex campus in Folsom’s Palladio at Broadstone shopping center. The school, which will offer in-person + remote learning for individuals and small groups, will begin operating by ~Jan. 2023. (Sac Biz Journal)
Biz
Applicationsare being accepted by the Farm-to-Fork Festival for the Vendor Impact Grant, which aims to make sure that minority-owned local businesses can participate in the event by covering vendor fees for 10 small businesses. Learn more + apply before Fri., Aug. 19. 💰 (KCRA 3)
Cause
The Winnemem Wintu Tribehas led its seventh annual Run4Salmon in hopes of restoring salmon to the Mount Shasta area. The 300-mile journey — which ran July 8-July 31 — followed a historic pathway to “lay down prayers for their return” + raise awareness about fishing policies. (ABC 10)
Eat
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