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If You Want to Inspire the Next Generation of Creators, Start With Their Teachers.

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Oct. 24 2016
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Topaz Glazer

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that BC's Ministry of Education has awarded Lighthouse Labs & Kids Code Jeunesse a contract to support the introduction of coding & computational thinking into classroom!

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Teacher Feature: James Sapara

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Sep. 21 2016
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Rebecca Haliburton

James Sapara joined our Vancouver Education team back in early 2016, and has blessed us with his passion for building + an endless supply of cat shirts. James can most often found fiddling with the 3D printer, serenading his chubby-cheeked adorable son Kasper, or acting as Ron Livingston's unofficial doppelgänger. Take a read and learn more about James in our latest Teacher Feature!

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JavaScript, a Step Forward

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Sep. 16 2016
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Don Burks

Recently, we made the announcement that we're taking a step forward with our curriculum by introducing a stronger focus on JavaScript. Our Head Instructor Don Burks explores why and how we've approached introducing more JavaScript to our students!

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Indigenous Tech Talent Development

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Aug. 31 2016
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Pauline Edwards

Learn how Lighthouse Labs has partnered with the First Nations Technology Council to create access into the tech sector for Indigenous talent.

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Full-Stack Web Development Curriculum

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Jul. 20 2016
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Rebecca Haliburton

Discover our brand new Full-stack Web Development Bootcamp curriculum, rebuilt by our amazing community of developers. Find out more!

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A Window Into the World of a Mobile Developer

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May. 13 2016
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Rebecca Haliburton

Ken Woo & Adam Dahan are instructors for our Toronto iOS programs, and have years of mobile development under their belts. We took a dive into their brains to learn the ins and outs of being an iOS dev, and what it's like to learn app development at Lighthouse Labs!

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An International Student's Guide To Lighthouse Labs

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Feb. 25 2016
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Rosy Lee & Kate Ciborowski

We’re lucky to have students come from all corners of the globe to take our programs. To help ease the transition of moving to a new city before launching into the wild world of bootcamp, we’ve compiled the essential neighbourhood need-to-knows for international students in this blog post.

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Our Education Philosophies

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Feb. 11 2016
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Khurram Virani

Lighthouse Labs was created to to deliver the best education experience and evolve the way software developers are being trained. We aim to transform the lives of our students, and the industry. In this blog post, we explore our raison d'être with an overview of our education philosophies from our Co-Foudner Khurram.

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3 Steps To Programming Your New Year

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Dec. 15 2015
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David VanDusen

Computing dominates our world but many people forego learning to harness its power. Your computer is waiting to do your bidding; all you have to do is learn its language — code.

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7 Tech-Savvy Gifts For The Dev In Your Life

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Dec. 10 2015
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Rebecca Haliburton

When it comes to gift-giving, developers are used to being inundated with gifts like touch screen gloves and ergonomic desk pillows. Here are some gifts that the developer in your life will actually use.

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What is Programming?

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Oct. 31 2015
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Monique Danao

Lighthouse Labs' Head Instructor in Vancouver, Don Burks, waxes philosophic and poses the question: “What Is Programming?”

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Canada Online Coding Courses Overview

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Jun. 02 2015
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Alana Walker

There are many ways to learn how to code in Canada. From bootcamps and degrees to self-guided free courses, we've broken down all of the options.

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Our Newest Program: The Hybrid Remote Bootcamp

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Apr. 26 2015
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Jeremy Shaki

How can you deliver an in-person, intense bootcamp experience remotely? By partnering with the Yukon government, we have found the answer.

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Announcing Lighthouse Labs’ Partnership With The Next 36

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Apr. 16 2015
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Jeremy Shaki

We are proud to announce our partnership with entrepreneurial innovators, The Next 36!

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Lighthouse Labs Grad Joins Early-Stage Tech Company via Riipen Project

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Dec. 19 2014
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Riipen (Guest post)

Lighthouse Labs Grad Joins Early-Stage Tech Company via Riipen Project

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