Vocational Training

A.I. Is Prompting an Evolution, Not an Extinction, for Coders

A.I. tools from Microsoft and other companies are helping write code, placing software engineers at the forefront of the technology’s potential to disrupt the work force.

By Steve Lohr

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From the Military to a Watchmaker’s Bench

Since its first class in 2017, the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative has provided free training to almost 80 former servicemen and women.

By Maansi Srivastava for The New York Times

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Do Coding Boot Camps Make Sense in an A.I. World?

Coding boot camps once looked like the golden ticket to an economically secure future. But as that promise fades, what should you do? Keep learning, until further notice.

By Sarah Kessler

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How High School Graduates Can Improve Their Earnings Potential

New research shows that 73 “launchpad jobs” can help those without a four-year college degree advance and achieve higher pay.

By Steve Lohr