Community Success Stories

In this inspiring alumni spotlight, Trey Schneider shares his journey from being an Automation and Controls Engineer working with ladder logic to becoming a Department of Defense contractor building cloud-based weather tools for the U.S. Air Force. Burned out from an always-on lifestyle, Trey enrolled in Skillspire’s Full Stack Web Development program to transition into a more fulfilling tech career.

Is basic Java enough to get a job in 2025? This blog breaks down what "basic Java" really means and why it's not enough on its own to get hired. Learn which in-demand skills—like Spring Boot, APIs, cloud deployment, and real-world projects—are essential to becoming a job-ready Java developer in today’s competitive tech market.

Explore the key differences between bootcamps and college degrees—cost, duration, job placement, and ROI. Discover why more people are choosing coding bootcamps in 2025 for fast, affordable, job-ready tech skills.

Tech layoffs in 2025 are dominating headlines, but the full story reveals a shift—not a collapse. Discover why tech companies are cutting jobs, which roles are in demand, and how you can upskill in AI, data, cybersecurity, or cloud to stay competitive in the evolving tech job market.