The latest news and insights on coding and the tech industry
Tech Education
Northcoders wins Digital and Tech Company of the Year
Last week, Northcoders was named as the Digital and Tech Company of the Year at the ninth annual City of Manchester Business Awards.
Bethan Wafer
5 Resources to Learn to Code for Absolute Beginners
Whether you've played about with your MySpace page back in the early noughties or you don't know your Ruby from your Python, everyone who codes started somewhere. So we've put together some resources that can help you get going.
Frankie Buttons
Researcher
Recruitment and Hiring
Stats Don't Lie: Why tech is THE industry to work in
Considering changing your career to work in tech? You're not alone. Google Trends data suggests that people are searching more often for careers in tech, with a steep increase over the last 18 months.
How To Be a Great Pair Programmer
Pair programming is an extraordinary way to learn, work with others and contribute.
Ruth Ng
Head of Sales & Marketing
Why Do We Have An Entry Challenge?
Part of the application process to Northcoders is to complete our Entry Challenge, which you can find out all about here.
Josh Gray
Study Now, Pay Later: Helping Women and Gender Minorities Get into Tech
Did you know that women and people who belong to gender minorities are hugely underrepresented in tech? We think it’s time something changed.
Chris Hill
Chief Executive Officer
General
3 Key Skills Students Should Develop for a Career in Tech
Technical skills aren’t the only thing employers are looking for when they read your CV.
Katherine Lutz
Bootcamp Life
Pro Tips on How to Survive Your First Week at Northcoders
Doing something new, whether it's starting a new job, moving house, or enrolling on a coding bootcamp like Northcoders, can be pretty nerve-wracking when you're not quite sure what to expect.
Lucy Adams
Introducing the Leeds City Region Diversity Scholarship
At Northcoders we work hard to create training opportunities for underrepresented groups in tech.
