Landing your first role after a coding bootcamp can be challenging, especially in today’s competitive job market. So how can you stand out from the crowd and showcase your value as a new developer?

In this session, you’ll explore practical ways to differentiate yourself through intentional networking, consistency, and authentic personal branding. Learn how to build visibility, make genuine connections, and confidently navigate your next career steps.

This talk will be led by **Brooke Sweedar**, a software engineer and content creator who also graduated from a coding bootcamp and now makes a strong impact in the tech industry. With this, she will share relatable insights and strategies that helped her grow from student to successful engineer.

Join us on **Friday\, November 7 at 1 PM PST \| 3 PM CST \| 4 PM EST** for this motivational Tech Talk that will help you take charge of your tech journey and stand out with confidence.

Reserve your spot today and start shaping your breakthrough moment!

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From Bootcamp to Breakthrough: Standing Out in a Competitive Tech Market

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How safe is the web for all users and where does design cross the line into deception? From misleading prompts to confusing layouts, deceptive patterns can quietly compromise both user trust and accessibility.

Join **Todd Libby**, a seasoned web developer and accessibility advocate with 25 years of experience, as he examines how deceptive design practices affect digital safety and inclusion. Drawing from his extensive background in accessibility, Todd sheds light on how small design choices can create big barriers for people with disabilities.

In this session, Todd will explore real examples of deceptive design, discuss their ethical and accessibility implications, and offer practical guidance for building safer, more transparent online experiences.

Join us for this live Tech Talk on **Friday\, November 14 at 1 PM PST \| 3 PM CST \| 4 PM EST\.**

Whether you’re a designer, developer, or simply curious about ethical tech, this talk will encourage you to think critically about the balance between persuasion, safety, and accessibility in digital spaces.

Reserve your spot today and be part of the movement toward a more honest and inclusive web.

Tech Talk | Safety & Deception: The Impact on Accessibility

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The Tech Academy is an award-winning, licensed trade school established in 2014 by Jack Stanley and Erik Gross and headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

We deliver online and in-person coding boot camps that bring about graduates who are well-rounded, entry-level technology workers. We offer classes in virtually every aspect of technology, including: computer programming, data science, website development, mobile app development, game development, design, cyber security, and more.

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