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- S4E8: Capstone Salary Reflections
In this episode Chris and Karis discuss the latest Capstone Salaries page update. Chris shares important data to look out for on the new salaries page, and provides advice when comparing other career-launching programs out there on the market. This discussion is to be used as a companion guide to the salaries page, and is especially helpful for those looking to have more clarity on Capstone. The episode finishes with some announcements and upcoming events.
Because the Capstone Salaries page is discussed in depth it might be a good idea to have launchschool.com/salaries open as you listen to this episode.
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Introduction
Salaries Page DiscussionConclusion & Karis Sign-offAnnouncementsShow Notes
- Capstone Salaries Page
- Article: Our New 2021 Salaries Page
- Winter holiday forum announcement
- Do you want to be a TA? Information Post
- Capstone Presentation Videos
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- Ask a Question Form
28 min - S4E7 Bytes: Biggest Takeaways This Year
In this bytes episode Karis asks Chris and the Launch School community "What was some of their biggest takeaways this year at Launch School?" After the students and staff share their takeways, Karis closes with some Launch School announcements and upcoming events.
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Introduction
Chris' TakeawaysBytes: Community's Biggest Takeaways this yearConclusionAnnoucementsShow Notes
- Capstone Presentation Signups
- Introduction to JavaScript Book - New Content
- Programming Essentials Workshops Page
- Capstone Salaries Page
- Launch School Shop
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- Ask a Question Form
31 min - S4E6: Programming Essentials Workshops Q&A and Catchup with UK Capstone Graduate Kelvin
In this episode Chris and Karis conduct a Q&A session about Launch School's new Programming Essentials Workshops, what they are why new programmers would want to attend. Karis then catches up with Launch School Alumnus Kelvin, who shares his experiences as a UK Capstone student and what it's like working as a software engineer based in the UK. The episode comes to a close with some Launch School announcements and upcoming events.
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Introduction
Workshop Q&A: What are Programming Essentials Workshops?Workshop Q&A: Who are the workshops for?Workshop Q&A: How do workshops differ from study sessions?Workshop Q&A: What do I gain from attending a workshop?Workshop Q&A: Would I learn anything new if I'm already going through the Prep Courses?Workshop Q&A: Is it mandatory to attend a workshop for Launch School Students?Workshop Q&A: Will there be a recording of these workshops available?Workshop Q&A: More InformationInterview with UK Capstone Graduate KelvinAnnoucementsShow Notes
- Latest Programming Essentials Workshops
- How to navigate a recession webinar/medium post
- Launch School's Reddit Community
- Do you want to be a TA? Information Post
- Introduction to Programming with JavaScript Book with 78 new video walkthroughs
- Launch School Women's Group October 9th Meetup
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- Ask a Question Form
57 min - S4E5: Transforming at Launch School
In this episode Chris and Karis discuss a recent inspirational talk given by Core graduate student Jake. Chris answers some additional Launch School-related questions including how ISAs work. Karis interviews Capstone graduate and Launch School Alumna Catherine, who shares what life has been like as a software engineer a year and a half on from her studies at Launch School. The episode ends with a few announcements about the latest events.
Introduction
Discussion on Jake's Gather Town Talk: TransformationDiscussion on Jake's Gather Town Talk: Study ChecklistsDiscussion on Jake's Gather Town Talk: Good Grades as the GoalQuestion about Technicality versus Personality in a Tech RoleQuestion about Income Share Agreements (ISAs) at Lauch SchoolInterview with CatherineAnnoucementsShow Notes
- Dealing with Failure at Launch School: how to transform from a C to an A student with Jake deVarennes
- Jake's A+ Checklist
- Capstone Program and Launch School's ISA
- Chat to @Catherine on The Launch School Community Slack
- Do you want to be a TA? Information Post
- Chelsea's Blog Posts: Time Out Part 1
- Chelsea's Blog Posts: Time Out Part 2
- Launch School Women's Group August 28th Meetup
Fill out our form below if you have any questions about anything Launch School related whether its our prep course, Core Program, Capstone and beyond. Your question could be answered in our next episode!
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1 hr 20 min - S4E4: Capstone Salaries, Recession & The Younger Students of Launch School
In this episode Chris discusses the latest 2021 Capstone salaries, and provides some advice for students that have concerns about the recession. Karis catches up with younger students, Ethan and Tyler, and learns how their Launch School studies are already making an impact on their software engineering journey. Karis ends the episode with a few announcements about the latest events at Launch School.
Introduction
2021 Capstone SalariesRecessionQuestion about student impact on RecessionQuestion about increasing cost of Core and CapstoneQuestion about Capstone AdmissionsCapstone Introduction and BreakdownInterview with EthanInterview with TylerAnnoucementsShow Notes
- 2021 Capstone Salaries
- Capstone Information Page
- Jason Wang's Article on Building an App during Launch School
- New Practice Problems for RB109 Interview Post
- New Practice Problems for JS109 Interview Post
- New Practice Problems for JS210 Assessment Post
- Cloud9 Support Group Information Post
- Launch School Women's Group August 7th Meetup
- Do you want to be a TA? Information Post
- Excellent Student 175/185 Backend Projects!
- Jason's Project
- Ethan's Project
- Ricky's Project
- Zach's Project
- Student Rich's Article: What Century is After Midnight?
If you have any questions about anything Launch School related whether its our prep course, Core Program, Capstone and beyond please fill out our form below and your question could be answered in our next episode!
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1 hr 15 min - S4E3: The Story of Launch School
In this episode Launch School Student Felicia interviews Chris as he shares the origin story of how Launch School came to be. He also offers his unique perspective on how Launch School approaches learning, coding education and software engineering. The show includes several new announcements that students should be aware of.
Show Notes
- LS181 Assessment Update
- Launch School Exercises Update
- Capstone Video Recording Presentations
- SPOTs Gather Town Introduction Video
- Women's Group May 15th meetup post
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2 hr 4 min - S4E2: Latest News, Interviews and Catch-up with Mandy
This episode Karis and Chris discuss the all the latest Launch School interviews and presentations. Karis also catches up with the co-host from last season Mandy who now works at Mozilla. Finally they leave you with a number of new announcements that students should be aware of.
Intro
AgendaFelicia's Interview with ChrisFelicia's Interview with CarolinaWomen's Group Employer Speaker SeriesRodney's Tech Talk on GatsbyJSNew Assessment details: RB189/JS189Answer your Questions on Air: Core GraduatesKaris' Interview with previous co-host MandyReminders & OutroShow Notes
- Felicia's Interview with Chris
- Felicia's Interview with Carolina
- Women's Group Employer Speaker Series
- Rodney's Tech Talk on GatsbyJS
- New Assessment details: RB189/JS189 post
- Core Curriculum Results post
- New Practice Problems for RB109 and JS109 Interviews post
- Introduction to Command Line Book exercise videos
- JS239 Interviews are now deprecated post
- Peer-led Seminar: JavaScript Testing
- Capstone Project Presentations Signup Posts:
- QMantis
- Hypha
- Waypost
- Artemis
- SPOTs Gather Town Information
- Women's Group 24th April meetup post
If you have any questions about anything Launch School related whether its our prep course, Core Program, Capstone and beyond please fill out our form below and your question could be answered in our next episode!
- Ask a Question Form
1 hr 13 min - S4E1: Welcome to Season 4!
This season Chris kicks off our first episode by introducing Launch Schools new podcast format and new co-host Karis. Together they discuss the latest events happening at Launch School and some quick reminders students should be aware of. Karis also catches up with previous host Callie in a 1 on 1 interview.
Introduction - 0:00
Agenda - 4:33Buddy System for Female Students - 5:10Felicia's Interview with Karis - 8:58Chelsea's Article (Lessons From First Half of Core) - 12:25Felicia's Video About How She Prepares For Assessments - 14:55Katarina's Article (We are Made of Stories) - 16:25Ethan's Article (Variable Scope and Access in Ruby) - 19:08Importance of Teaching/Explaining Concepts - 19:54New Assessment (RB/JS 185) - 21:01Update to JS239 (and Why Courses Get Updated) - 24:57Peer-Led Professional Git Seminar - 28:28Start of Interview with Callie (Her Experience After Capstone) - 31:57Callie's Advice for Current Core/Capstone Students - 40:52What Callie Misses About Launch School - 43:27Callie's Advice for Hosting Launch School Podcast - 45:40Reminders & Outro - 48:48Show Notes
Articles and Interviews:- Felicia’s video: Interview with Karis
- Chelsea’s Article: “Lessons from the first half of Core”
- Felicia’s video: How she prepares for assessments and interviews
- Katarina’s Article: “We are made of Stories”
- Ethan’s Article: “Variable Scope and Access in Ruby”
New and updated assessment Information:
- New assessment RB185 and JS185
- Update to JS239 assessment
Professional Git Seminar Post:
- Professional Git Peer-Led Seminar
Daylight savings notice:
- Daylight Savings Launch School Post
Next Womens Meetup notice:
- Women’s Group Meetup April 3rd 2022 Post
If you have any questions about anything Launch School related whether its our prep course, Core Program, Capstone and beyond please fill out our form below and your question could be answered in our next episode!
- Ask a Question Form
52 min - S3E10: Season 3 Final Episode
In today's episode, our podcast hosts Chris, Callie, and Mandy share their end of the year reflections on Season 3, new updates on where Mandy and Callie are going, upcoming ideas for season 4, and ambitious goals for Launch School in the New Year and beyond. Chris, Callie, and Mandy wishes everyone a joyous and wonderful holiday season!
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27 min - S3E9: Getting to Know Pete
In today's episode, Callie chats with Launch School TA Pete about his journey to and through Launch School. He shares about his beloved cats we see glimpses of, what brought him to Launch School, and why he enjoys being a part of this community. He also sheds light on what makes a good Core student and talks about someone who made a lasting impact on his career.
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About Launch School Podcast
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A podcast about coding, education, and mastery. We'll interview current Launch School students, employers in the tech sector, and industry veterans to talk about how to succeed on a journey to mastery…
and becoming a professional software engineer. Conversations will revolve around learning, programming, expertise, study habits and many other topics related to mastery based learning.