Coding for Veterans

Today, we celebrate the fathers, father figures, and mentors who have served their families and their country with strength, dedication, and compassion. 💙

Many of the veterans in our community continue their service long after they leave the military by leading, supporting, and inspiring the next generation at home and in their communities.

To all the dads balancing family life, career transitions, education, and service, thank you for everything you do. Your resilience, sacrifice, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

From all of us at Coding for Veterans, Happy Father's Day! 🫂

We’re proud to be featured by 🇨🇦

The article highlights how Coding for Veterans is helping veterans transition into technology careers through industry-recognized education, hands-on cybersecurity training and valuable employer connections.

Veterans bring leadership, adaptability and resilience to every challenge, and those qualities are exactly what Canada’s tech industry needs.

Thank you to The Globe and Mail for sharing our mission and the stories of our students as they build their next chapter.

You can read the article here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/economy/article-coding-for-veterans-cybersecurity-bootcamp/

The skills developed through military service don't end with a uniform. They can power the next generation of Canada's tech workforce. 💻🇨🇦

We're honoured to be featured by BetaKit for the work we're doing to help veterans transition into cybersecurity and technology careers.

If you're interested in learning more about our mission and impact, read the full article below:
https://betakit.com/cybersecurity-coding-bootcamp-aims-to-help-canadian-veterans-transition-to-tech-jobs/

George Brown Polytechnic uOttawa

Cybersecurity coding bootcamp aims to help Canadian veterans transition to tech jobs | BetaKit As cyber threats increase, Coding for Veterans helps active CAF members level up.

Student Highlight: Gregory Blake

After serving in the Royal Canadian Army, Gregory was looking for a new challenge and a way to expand his skills into the growing field of cybersecurity.

Like many veterans, he had questions about making the transition. Would he have the time? Was it the right fit? Could he really do it?

With determination and the support of the Coding for Veterans team, Gregory took that first step. Today, he says the program has given him confidence, direction, and opportunities he once thought were out of reach.

His advice to other veterans?
"Take the leap and explore what Coding for Veterans has to offer."

Every military transition looks different, but the skills developed through service can be a powerful foundation for a future in tech. 💻🍁

Learn more at codingforveterans.com

Most candidates spend 10 minutes on a company's homepage and call it research. The ones who get hired don't. 👇

If you're navigating the military-to-civilian career transition, the research you do before an interview is your mission brief. Our Career Readiness Specialist April McGinnis put together 7 ways to learn everything about a company before your first interview. Here's what she recommends:

1. Review Their Website
Not just the homepage. Click every link in the footer. Leadership bios, case studies, recent news, keynotes — company sites are a gold mine that most candidates don't dig deep enough into.

2. Listen to Earnings Calls
These are free, public, and incredibly revealing. A 30-60 minute call will tell you what's going well, what isn't, and what the company is prioritizing. Search "[Company Name] Investor Relations" to find them.

3. Check SeekingAlpha.com
This financial news and analysis site goes beyond the headlines. Analysts write detailed pieces on a company's future outlook, giving you a wide range of perspectives on their goals and challenges.

4. Find Interviews With Executives
Look up the company's leadership team, then search their names on Google and YouTube filtered to the past 12 months. Podcasts, keynotes, and interviews are full of insight you won't find anywhere else.

5. Browse Reviews
Google reviews, YouTube product reviews, app store ratings, and company-related subreddits will show you the unfiltered good, bad, and ugly from real customers.

6. Do a Competitive Analysis
Use a site like Owler.com to identify the company's top competitors. Understand what those competitors do better, what they do differently, and where your target company has the edge.

7. Use the Product Yourself
If you can, try the product or service firsthand. If that's not possible, watch demos and tutorials online. Seeing it in action creates a deeper understanding and can spark real talking points for your interview.

Walking in with this level of preparation sets you apart before you say a single word. Save this post and share it with someone who has an interview coming up. 🤝

What's your go-to research move before a big interview? Drop it in the comments below.😀

What an incredible day at the Ottawa Navy Bike Ride / Défi Vélo de la Marine this past weekend! 🚴

Coding for Veterans was proud to be one of this year's sponsors, joining hundreds of participants, volunteers, military members, families, and community partners for a day that celebrated fitness, service, and connection along the beautiful Rideau Canal.

It was inspiring to see so many people come together in support of the Royal Canadian Navy and the veteran and military community. Events like these remind us of the power of community and the importance of creating opportunities for connection.

A big thank you to Navy Bike Ride for having us, and everyone who participated to make this year's event such a success. We were honoured to be part of it.

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uOttawa

From service to software development. 💻

After more than 15 years serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, Cayden Swain chose to build on his existing skills and pursue his passion for coding through the Coding for Veterans Software Development Program.

With support from Employment Ontario, Cayden found the opportunity to deepen his technical knowledge and take the next step toward his goals in technology.

His story is a reminder that it's never too late to invest in yourself, expand your skill set, and explore new opportunities.

Thank you, Cayden, for sharing your journey and for your continued service.