Justin Blobaum graduated from the Midland University Code Academy in April 2020 – the same timeframe of record job loss and unemployment rates in the United States because of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the challenging job market, he landed a position as a junior software developer at HobbyTown in Lincoln, Neb. “The job search during the pandemic was tough,” said …
Midland’s Code Academy helps students change careers to better support their families
June 8, 2020 As published in Midland Magazine Justin Blobaum was ready for a change. “I had been working in the restaurant business for nine years. I have two kids, and I wasn’t making enough money to support my family as much as I wanted to,” Blobaum said. “I always had an interest in computers and what makes them do …
High demand for tech jobs creates new career opportunities in Omaha
April 1, 2020 As published in the Omaha World Herald During lunch every day over the past seven weeks, Shannon Sokolik has conversed with classmates, decompressing and discussing a variety of topics. This week, she was the topic of choice. As the eighth week of Midland University’s Code Academy began, Sokolik was the center of discussion after completing an interview …
Midland Code Academy graduates quickly filling jobs in an in demand tech industry
November 5, 2019 As published in the Omaha World Herald Job opportunities in tech growing, lack of qualified candidates leave many roles unfilled Nearly a decade after tech companies began leaving the coast for the Silicon Prairie, the Midwest continues to find itself at the heart of the growing tech industry. Along with the recent announcement of Google’s groundbreaking on a $600 …
Midland University Establishes First Application Development Apprenticeship Program in Nebraska
May 3rd , 2019 Following the consistent vision of relentless relevance, Midland University has established the first apprenticeship program in the state for application development, responding to the needs of the business community. The Registered Apprenticeship system will create a partnership between an employer and a learner, combining technical classroom instruction with on-the-job skills development. Apprentices will earn a wage …
Midland University’s Full-Time Code Academy Prepares Students to be Career Ready in 12 Weeks
Mike Truax, lead instructor for the Midland University Code Academy, has worked with many major Omaha employers and is excited to develop new talent. By Dan McCann / Omaha World Herald / Special for Midland University Midland University is relaunching its Code Academy in March 2019, creating a unique full-time, immersive code school in response to marketplace needs. “One …
Interview with Sycamore Education Manager Brock Ellis
With the vast expansion of technology in today’s world, coding is quickly becoming a vital skill in almost every industry. Even, it seems, in the world of education. For example, look at Sycamore Education. From daycares, preschools and grade schools to universities and colleges, Sycamore Education provides a valuable school management system, so education specialists can manage all of their …