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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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To see if Flatiron is a good fit, prospective students can chat with admissions virtually. | Photo provided by Flatiron School |
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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. See you in the (virtual) classroom, Richmond.* |
This content was created in partnership with Flatiron School and written by Rachel Taylor-Northam.* |
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Today -
Roger Carroll and the Stable Geniuses | Tues., Aug. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln. | Free entry | Enjoy jazz on the outdoor stage + taste some local brews.
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Voices of the Village Book Club | Tues., Aug. 2 | 6 p.m. | RPL Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin St. | Free | Join Gary Flowers to discuss African American books and history. 📚
Wednesday -
Lunch Break Science: Artemis Missions | Wed., Aug. 3 | 12 p.m. | Science Museum of Virginia | Free | Dr. Alexa Halford of the Goddard Space Flight Center will lead a lunchtime talk on space weather. ☀️
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"The Avengers" | Wed., Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | Assemble your squad to see this Marvel classic on the big screen. 🍿
Thursday -
Succulent & Sangria Workshop | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | PlantHouse Richmond, 2100 W. Cary St. | $40 | Sip something sweet while building a glass bubble ball terrarium. 🌱
Friday Saturday -
Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team | Sat., Aug. 6 | 7-9 a.m. | City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave. | $160 | Join experienced coaches + motivated runners on the Half Marathon Training Team from Aug. 6-Nov. 12 to prepare for the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon. 🏃*
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Fun fact: SNL alum Pete Davidson is the official Manscaped brand ambassador. | Photo provided by Manscaped |
Now that it’s officially August, we’re willing to bet you’re booked, busy + in the full swing of Richmond summer.
One easy way to save time with a jam-packed schedule? Invest in pro-quality grooming tools from Manscaped. 🪒
Their Lawn Mower® 4.0 body hair trimmer + Weed Whacker® nose hair trimmer are durable, super easy to use, and will have you looking good enough to go from James River to L’Opossum in seconds.
Bonus: Their annual Summer Sale is happening now.*
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Weather - 93º | Mostly sunny | 11% chance of rain
Civic -
Good morning, RVA alerted readers yesterday that City Council has canceled nearly every Council + committee meeting for the month of August. Members will be take the month off and return in September.
Biz -
You won’t be able to bolt around Richmond any longer — at least, not on a Bolt scooter. The company, which was the first to get a license in the area in 2019, has let its permit expire as of yesterday. Lime + Bird scooters are still operating around the city. 🛴 (Richmond BizSense)
State -
This weekend (August 5-7) is Virginia’s sales tax holiday. Consumers can buy certain school supplies, clothing, footwear + emergency preparedness items without paying sales tax. Get more details on qualifying items. ✏️
Theater - Honey, honey, don’t miss your chance to see “Mamma Mia!” at Virginia Rep. The show closes at the November Theatre on Sun., Aug. 7. Tickets start at $55. 🎭
Learn -
Learn more about the history of Henrico at the "Historically Speaking” program series. The county is putting on four events to examine several topics throughout the over 400-year history. The first discussion is this Sat., Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at Glen Allen Branch Library. (Henrico Citizen)
Trending -
Cake it till you make it. Layers Cake Studio owner Danya Smith spoke with RVA Magazine about her business. The VCUarts alum makes hyper realistic cakes that are the stuff of millennial dreams — from a pile of “Shrek” DVDs to a Spice Girls CD player. Follow her work. 🍰
Kids -
Registration is open for the city’s after school program. The cost is $60 per child. Online registration will be available through Thurs., Aug. 25, or register in person the last week of August. Check school information + sign up.
Sports Outdoors -
Reforest Richmond is gearing up for ArborDayRVA. The celebration of all things trees will take place Sat., Oct. 15-Sun., Oct. 23 around the city. Stay updated on the workshops, plantings, giveaways + community clean-ups in the works this fall. 🌳
- Preorders are open for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s new license plate. This will be the only license plate in VA with proceeds dedicated to improving the park. Bonus: Anyone who orders before Wed., Aug. 31 will be entered to win a $100 Mast General Store gift card. 🌳 *
Eat -
Don’t just eat better — eat the best. Sunbasket’s meal kit service delivers delicious, healthy meals created by award-winning chefs straight to your front door. Bonus: RICtoday readers can get $100 off their first four deliveries and more when they sign up. 🍽️ *
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A Twitter account called @betterstreetsai started reimagining streets as people-friendly using artificial intelligence. In its Carytown rendering, a rainbow road replaces the usual flow of cars. |
A Carytown before-and-after proposed by AI. | Rendering by @betterstreetsai |
It isn’t the first time Carytown has been called out as a possible pedestrian-only area. Right now, though, it seems like just a development dream.
We want to know: Should Carytown be car-free? Take it one step further — what about local infrastructure or transit would you change? This can be a magic-wand-type scenario or a realistic fix.
Here are some ideas we’ve been tossing around. - Adding a North/South Pulse line
- Bringing back electric trolleys
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Installing an underground, hyper-speed tunnel from Editor Robin’s apartment to Kuba Kuba (this one is sure to have citywide support)
Click the button below to share your ideas. |
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