Skillcrush50: the Inspiring Stories of 50 Students Who Changed Their Career
Their stories are diverse, but they have one thing in common: a new, more fulfilling career in a field they love!
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Skillcrush 50
the Inspiring Stories of 50 Students Who Changed Their Career
Their stories are diverse, but they have one thing in common: a new, more fulfilling career in a field they love!
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Our graduates have jobs at companies and organizations all over the world:
Our graduates have jobs at companies and organizations all over the world:
1. Anna Kongs
From Librarian to Frontend Web Developer in under 1 year
While working as a librarian in New Mexico, and with her 40th birthday looming, Anna knew she needed a change. So she took a risk, signed up for Skillcrush and within a year she was thriving in a new job, in New England, working in tech!
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Frontend Web Developer
Employer: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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1. Anna Kongs
From Librarian to Frontend Web Developer in under 1 year
While working as a librarian in New Mexico, and with her 40th birthday looming, Anna knew she needed a change. So she took a risk, signed up for Skillcrush and within a year she was thriving in a new job, in New England, working in tech!
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Frontend Web Developer
Employer: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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2. Dani Darling
From Barista to Digital Project Associate
After teaching English in Japan, Dani decided to embark on a career change. She got a job as a barista to support herself, and after completing her Skillcrush career track, she landed a job within only 1 month!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Digital Project Associate
Employer: Amplity Health
3. Ahmid Ebid
From Teaching to Software Engineer
After working as a teacher, Ahmed decided to transition into a tech and got hired within just two months of completing his Skillcrush program. He now works remotely for an American company from his home in Egypt!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Software Engineer
Employer: Writer Duet
2. Dani Darling
From Barista to Digital Project Associate
After teaching English in Japan, Dani decided to embark on a career change. She got a job as a barista to support herself, and after completing her track, she landed a job within only 1 month!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Digital Project Associate
Employer: Amplity Health
3. Ahmid Ebid
From Teaching to Software Engineer
After working as a teacher, Ahmed decided to transition into a tech and got hired within just two months of completing his Skillcrush program. He now works remotely for an American company from his home in Egypt!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Software Engineer
Employer: Writer Duet
5. Emily Brooks
From Catering to Junior Software Developer
After losing her job as a caterer and recipe developer during the pandemic, Emily decided it was time to make a change. After completing her track and only 3 months of job searching—at the age of 42—she got a remote job for a digital agency!
5. Emily Brooks
From Catering to Junior Software Developer
After losing her job as a caterer and recipe developer during the pandemic, Emily decided it was time to make a change. After completing her track and only 3 months of job searching—at the age of 42—she got a remote job for a digital agency!
6. Henry Delgado
From Retail Sales Associate to Developer
After a successful career in retails sales at Target, American Eagle Outfitters, and ShopRite, Henry was ready for a big change. After completing the Skillcrush Break Into Tech program he landed a new job as a developer, and hasn't looked back!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: HTML/Email Developer
Employer: Center Centre
7. Kelsy Guerard
From Managing Restaurants to Working in Tech for a Major Private University
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Web Migration Assistant
Employer: The George Washington University
8. Anna FitzGerald
From Creative Polyglot to Associate Professional Services Engineer
Before finding her way to tech, Anna did it all: working in art galleries, museums, and restaurants. Now she's a full-time software engineer for a software company!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Associate Professional Services Engineer
Employer: Jama Software
6. Henry Delgado
From Retail to HTML/Email Developer
After a successful career in retails sales at Target, American Eagle Outfitters, and ShopRite, Henry was ready for a big change. After completing the Skillcrush Break Into Tech program he landed a new job as a developer, and hasn't looked back!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: HTML/Email Developer
Employer: Center Centre
8. Anna FitzGerald
From Creative Polyglot to Associate Professional Services Engineer
Before finding her way to tech, Anna did it all: working in art galleries, museums, and restaurants. Now she's a full-time software engineer for a software company!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Associate Professional Services Engineer
Employer: Jama Software
9. Louis Barbati
From Help Desk Technician to Software Engineer
After working as a help desk technician for a number of years Louis was looking for a challenge and a new opportunity for growth. Now he's loving his new role as a remote support engineer learning a ton and working on a great team!
9. Louis Barbati
From Help Desk Technician to Support Engineer
After working as a help desk technician for a number of years Louis was looking for a challenge and a new opportunity for growth. Now he's loving his new role as a remote support engineer learning a ton and working on a great team!
10. Ceaira Frasher
From Bank Teller to Support Analyst
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Support Analyst 1
Employer: ProStratus
12. Mary Gorretta
From Marketerer to Stay-at-Home Mom to Front End Developer
After spending about 10 years taking care of her children full-time, Mary was ready for her next phase! So she combined her marketing skills with technical skills and landed a great job working for a travel company.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Content QA Consultant
Employer: TrovaTrip
10. Ceaira Frasher
From Bank Teller to Support Analyst
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Support Analyst 1
Employer: ProStratus
12. Mary Gorretta
From Account Manager to Content QA Consultant
After spending about 10 years taking care of her children full-time, Mary was ready for her next phase! So she combined her marketing skills with technical skills and landed a great job working for a travel company.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Content QA Consultant
Employer: TrovaTrip
13. Allison Green
From Associate Director of Student Activities to User Experience Designer
Allison had spent almost a decade working with college students, and was ready for a shift. Luckily, she didn't have to go far to find the role of her dreams: she now works for one of the largest university systems in the US as a UX Designer!
13. Allison Green
From Associate Director of Student Activities to User Experience Designer
Allison had spent almost a decade working with college students, and was ready for a shift. Luckily, she didn't have to go far to find the role of her dreams: she now works for one of the largest university systems in the US as a UX Designer!
14. Lee Goullaud
From Self Employed Florist to Project Manager
After working in landscaping, Lee was ready for a big pivot! And now they're working as a technical project manager in their hometown of Vancouver, BC.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Project Manager
Employer: GoodCommerce
15. Krissy Groom
From Data Scientist to Frontend Software Engineer over 40
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Frontend Software Engineer
Employer: Monograph
16. Elizabeth Gunn
From Manager & Program Director to Frontend/Analytics Developer
Elizabeth had spent years working in athletics as a coach and trainer, but was looking for a change. At Skillcrush she learned she could combine her love for sports and technology and landed a remote job as a developer for ASICS Digital!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Frontend/Analytics Developer
Employer: ASICS Digital
14. Lee Goullaud
From Self Employed Florist to Project Manager
After working in landscaping, Lee was ready for a big pivot! And now they're working as a technical project manager in their hometown of Vancouver, BC.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Project Manager
Employer: GoodCommerce
15. Krissy Groom
From Data Scientist to Frontend Software Engineer over 40
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Frontend Software Engineer
Employer: Monograph
16. Elizabeth Gunn
From Manager & Program Director to Frontend/Analytics Developer
Elizabeth had spent years working in athletics as a coach and trainer, but was looking for a change. At Skillcrush she learned she could combine her love for sports and technology and landed a remote job as a developer for ASICS Digital!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Frontend/Analytics Developer
Employer: ASICS Digital
17. Stephanie Helvin
From Yoga Instructor to UX Designer
Stephanie is a true, multi-passionate adventurer: after a career as a teacher she moved to Costa Rica where she taught yoga and fire-dancing! And never one to shy away from a challenge, she decided to try her hand at working in tech: today she's a proud UX Designer working for a US based software company, from Costa Rica!
17. Stephanie Helvin
From Yoga Instructor to UX Designer
Stephanie is a true, multi-passionate adventurer: after a career as a teacher she moved to Costa Rica where she taught yoga and fire-dancing! And never one to shy away from a challenge, she decided to try her hand at working in tech: today she's a proud UX Designer working for a US based software company, from Costa Rica!
First Job in Tech:
Job title: UX Designer
Employer: Traction Tools
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20. Ashley Hurd
From MRI Technologist to Front End Web Developer
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Front End Web Developer
Employer: Allied Press
20. Ashley Hurd
From MRI Technologist to Front End Web Developer
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Front End Web Developer
Employer: Allied Press
21. Caitlin Marshall
From Stay-at-Home Mom to Web Developer
After stepping back from her career to have two children, Caitlin was ready to get back into the workforce, and she was excited about the potential of tech to change the world. Within just months of applying, she landed a position at a local creative agency near her home in Maine.
21. Caitlin Marshall
From Stay-at-Home Mom to Web Developer
After stepping back from her career to have two children, Caitlin was ready to get back into the workforce, and she was excited about the potential of tech to change the world. Within just months of applying, she landed a position at a local creative agency near her home in Maine.
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Frontend Web Developer
Employer: Owl's Head Solutions
22. Jasmine Jackson
From Customer Service to current Front End Developer
Did you know that your local court system may need tech talent? Neither did Jasmine until she landed a job doing exactly that! Jasmine is now a proud developer working for her local government in Georgia.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Front End Developer
Employer: Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts
23. Todd White
From Marketing to Digital Communications, Design and Development
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Freelance Digital Communications, Design & DevelopmentEmployer: TW Website Digital
24. Emily Kalweit
From Marketing to Website Design
After a storied career in graphic design, Emily was ready to transition fully to the web. And after a quick period studying with Skillcrush she landed a new job in Web Design!
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Email Marketing/Website Design
Employer: GaelSong
22. Jasmine Jackson
From Customer Service to current Front End Developer
Did you know that your local court system may need tech talent? Neither did Jasmine until she landed a job doing exactly that! Jasmine is now a proud developer working for her local government in Georgia.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Front End Developer
Employer: Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts
23. Todd White
From Marketing to Digital Communications, Design and Development
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Freelance Digital Communications, Design & DevelopmentEmployer: TW Website Digital
24. Emily Kalweit
From Marketing to Website Design
After a storied career in graphic design, Emily was ready to transition fully to the web. And after a quick period studying with Skillcrush she landed a new job in Web Design!
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Email Marketing/Website Design
Employer: GaelSong
25. Jasmine Reese
From Army to Web Administrator
As a veteran transitioning to civilian life, Jasmine knew she needed to try a few things before finding her perfect fit. After determining that working in HR was not her dream, she decided to transition into tech. Jasmine now works remotely for the Texas state government, and travels as much as she wants!
25. Jasmine Reese
From Army to Web Administrator
As a veteran transitioning to civilian life, Jasmine knew she needed to try a few things before finding her perfect fit. After determining that working in HR was not her dream, she decided to transition into tech. Jasmine now works remotely for the Texas state government, and travels as much as she wants!
26. Olivia Earle
From Direct Sales and Marketing to Web Designer at a Major University
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Web Designer
Employer: University of Colorado, Denver
27. Cherie Lampley
From Insurance to Web Design Associate
After experiencing an unexpected layoff, Cherie knew she didn't want to continue in the insurance industry and instead, wanted to be in tech. So she took the opportunity to learn coding skills and landed a great job as a front end developer at a local digital marketing company.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Web Design Associate
Employer: RevLocal
28. Daniel Mason
From Coding to Software Engineer
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Software Engineer
Employer: Sitecore
26. Olivia Earle
From Direct Sales and Marketing to Web Designer at a Major University
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Web Designer
Employer: University of Colorado, Denver
27. Cherie Lampley
From Insurance to Web Design Associate
After experiencing an unexpected layoff, Cherie knew she didn't want to continue in the insurance industry and instead, wanted to be in tech. So she took the opportunity to learn coding skills and landed a great job as a front end developer at a local digital marketing company.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Front End Developer
Employer: RevLocal
28. Daniel Mason
From Coding to Software Engineer
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Software Engineer
Employer: Sitecore
29. Tefi Saravia
From Working in Finance to Web Development
Tefi was working in finance in Guatemala City, Guatemala and was ready for a fresh start! After completing the Skillcrush program she landed a remote job at an American web development agency based in Seattle!
29. Tefi Saravia
From Working in Finance to Web Development
Tefi was working in finance in Guatemala City, Guatemala and was ready for a fresh start! After completing the Skillcrush program she landed a remote job at an American web development agency based in Seattle!
31. Bethany Meier
From Assistant Manager to Design Instructor
After kicking-butt in her Skillcrush classes, Bethany started a freelance design business and...began as a design teaching assistant at Skillcrush! Today Bethany continues to kick butt in all pursuits: running a thriving business and helping Skillcrush students learn design skills.
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Design TA
Employer: Skillcrush
32. Emily Morin
From Pianist to JavaScript Developer at UMichigan
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: JavaScript Developer Assistant
Employer: University of Michigan
31. Bethany Meier
From Assistant Manager to Design TA
After kicking-butt in her Skillcrush classes, Bethany started a freelance design business and...began as a design teaching assistant at Skillcrush! Today Bethany continues to kick butt in all pursuits: running a thriving business and helping Skillcrush students learn design skills.
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Design TA
Employer: Skillcrush
32. Emily Morin
From Pianist to JavaScript Developer at UMichigan
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: JavaScript Developer Assistant
Employer: University of Michigan
33. Rebecca O'Hare
From Marketing to UX Design
Third time was the charm for Rebecca: after a career first in teaching, and then marketing, she finally found her groove (and higher pay) in UX Design!
33. Rebecca O'Hare
From Marketing to UX Design
Third time was the charm for Rebecca: after a career first in teaching, and then marketing, she finally found her groove (and higher pay) in UX Design!
35. Alana Nanz
From Program Administrator to Junior Developer
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Junior Developer
Employer: McKinney
35. Alana Nanz
From Program Administrator to Junior Developer
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Junior Developer
Employer: McKinney
36. Melissa Walker
From Administration to Web Development
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Web Developer
Employer: Duckpin
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37. Sadie Jay
From Copywriter to Front End Web Developer
After spending the first few years out of college trying out different career paths, including copywriting and graphic design, Sadie finally found her true passion: development! And she's now working for the US Census Bureau, remotely from her home in Florida.
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Front End Web Developer
Employer: U.S. Census Bureau
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37. Sadie Jay
From Copywriter to Front End Web Developer
After spending the first few years out of college trying out different career paths, including copywriting and graphic design, Sadie finally found her true passion: development! And she's now working for the US Census Bureau, remotely from her home in Florida.
38. Priscilla Peralta
From Assistant & Management to Paid Product Design Intern
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Product Design Intern
Employer: Skylight
38. Priscilla Peralta
From Assistant & Management to Product Design Intern
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Product Design Intern
Employer: Skylight
41. Alicia Coombes
From Theater to Web Designer & Developer
After many years in non-profit theater in California's Bay Area, Alicia was back in her hometown of Chicago and ready for a new path forward. After completing the Break Into Tech program she landed a job at a local web design and development agency, making way more than she'd ever made before!
41. Alicia Coombes
From Theater to Web Designer & Developer
After many years in non-profit theater in California's Bay Area, Alicia was back in her hometown of Chicago and ready for a new path forward. After completing the Break Into Tech program she landed a job at a local web design and development agency, making way more than she'd ever made before!
44. Jacob Thomas
From Project Engineer to Content Developer
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Content Developer/Tester
Employer: GovCIO
44. Jacob Thomas
From Project Engineer to Content Developer
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Content Developer/Tester
Employer: GovCIO
45. Kacey Willis
From Actor and Comedian to Technical Support
When the pandemic hit and shut down the entire theater industry in New York, Kacey knew it was time to make a change. After lots of research she found Skillcrush and realized this was IT. Now she works for a New York based company, remotely from her brand new house in Atlanta!
45. Kacey Willis
From Actor and Comedian to Technical Support
When the pandemic hit and shut down the entire theater industry in New York, Kacey knew it was time to make a change. After lots of research she found Skillcrush and realized this was IT. Now she works for a New York based company, remotely from her brand new house in Atlanta!
46. Michelle Tran
From Department Manager to Visual Designer
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Visual Designer
Employer: Edlio
47. Colleen Tully
From City Project Manager to Product Manager
After a career in project management at the local government level, Colleen was ready to stop managing tech workers and become one herself! Fast forward to only a few months into her job search and she landed an awesome job as a Product Manager at an SEO startup.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Product Manager
Employer: Clearscope
48. Willie Whitfield
From Teacher to Jr. Software Developer
When Willie began his job as a Software Developer at FlowWest, he relied on both his technical skills AND his many transferable skills from previous experiences as a professional basketball player and a special education teacher!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Junior Software Developer
Employer: FlowWest
49. Rikaiyah Winters
From Retail and Caregiver to Quality Control Analyst
After graduating college with a degree in Chemistry, Rikaiyah knew she didn't want to pursue chemistry as a career. So while taking care of a family member and working as a cashier at a cigar shop in her hometown of Mississippi, she started learning to code. Before she knew it she'd landed a remote job working for a financial services startup in San Francisco!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Quality Control Analyst
Employer: Figure
50. Erika Lessey
From Acupuncturist to Digital Transformation at the FDA
After a number of different career pivots, Erika Lessey was ready for her one last career: working in tech. After completing her program she landed a job in the Office of Digital Transformation at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a perfect blend of her love for all things technology, wellness, and eastern medicine!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Office of Digital Transformation
Employer: FDA
46. Michelle Tran
From Department Manager to Visual Designer
Career Track: UI/UX Designer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Visual Designer
Employer: Edlio
47. Colleen Tully
From City Project Manager to Product Manager
After a career in project management at the local government level, Colleen was ready to stop managing tech workers and become one herself! Fast forward to only a few months into her job search and she landed an awesome job as a Product Manager at an SEO startup.
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Product Manager
Employer: Clearscope
48. Willie Whitfield
From Teacher to Jr. Software Developer
When Willie began his job as a Software Developer at FlowWest, he relied on both his technical skills AND his many transferable skills from previous experiences as a professional basketball player and a special education teacher!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Junior Software Developer
Employer: FlowWest
49. Rikaiyah Winters
From Retail Worker and Caregiver to Quality Control Analyst
After graduating college with a degree in Chemistry, Rikaiyah knew she didn't want to pursue chemistry as a career. So while taking care of a family member and working as a cashier at a cigar shop in her hometown of Mississippi, she started learning to code. Before she knew it she'd landed a remote job working for a financial services startup in San Francisco!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Quality Control Analyst
Employer: Figure
50. Erika Lessey
From Acupuncturist to Digital Transformation at the FDA
After a number of different career pivots, Erika Lessey was ready for her one last career: working in tech. After completing her program she landed a job in the Office of Digital Transformation at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a perfect blend of her love for all things technology, wellness, and eastern medicine!
Career Track: Front End Developer
First Job in Tech:
Job title: Office of Digital Transformation
Employer: FDA
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