Did you know? Employment in the tech industry is expected to grow ~13%over the next decade — adding 660,000+ jobs to the US labor force. Enter:Flatiron School, designed to help prospective students prepare for careers in tech (like software engineer or cybersecurity analyst).
Whether you’re a new student just starting out or want to revamp your resume to get a boost in your career, Flatiron School offers multiple (and affordable) options to fit everyone’s unique lifestyle. Read: You or your adult kids could learn the skills needed for a high-paying tech job at significantly less cost than a traditional college tuition.
Bootcamp curriculums are up to date with current industry trends, so students gain knowledge + experience they can use in the real world. | Photo provided by Flatiron School
How it works:
Students can choose between full-time or part-time courses that will help build skills necessary for a new job in tech. While both options are available online, Flatiron also has Denver, CO + New York City campuses for in-person courses.
Flatiron School offers bootcamps in software engineering, data science, product design, and cybersecurity engineering in two formats:
Full-Time: Learn on a fixed schedule, roughly eight hours a day, Monday to Friday, in as little as 15 weeks.
Part-Time: Learn on your own schedule over 40 weeks.
So, you can select which pace fits your learning style + schedule.
Bonus: Students gain real-world experience through hands-on projects that can help build their professional portfolios.
Flatiron can help you become a data scientist, software or cybersecurity engineer, or UX/UI product designer in as little as 15 weeks. | Photo provided by Flatiron School
Flatiron also offers graduates up to 180 days of one-on-one career coaching to help students succeed during their job search. Career coaches review resumes, help build a student’s online presence, and can even help practice interviewing techniques. Students can take advantage of Flatiron’s employer network for active career opportunities as soon as they graduate.
How to apply:
Interested? Prospective students can chat with admissions virtually to see if Flatiron might be a good fit, then complete an online application followed by an admissions interview + assessment. Pro tip: Enrollment is open year-round, so you can apply anytime.
Aldo Park Reimagined | Tues., Aug. 2 | 3:45 p.m. | Aldo Leopold Park, 2906 Traceway Dr. | Free | Celebrate the grand opening of the Saris Foundation Bike Park with biking + tons of free activities from community organizations. 🌳
Widowspeak | Tues., Aug. 2 | 8-11 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | $12.66 | Hear a set from the New York-based band that excels in musical storytelling. 🎸
Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga | Tues., Aug. 2 | 7-8:15 a.m. | Memorial Union | $12.50+ | Level up your yoga practice + test out your balancing skills with this class on the lake.
Wednesday
NOBULL CrossFit Games | Wed., Aug. 3-Sun., Aug. 7 | Times vary | Alliant Energy Center | $25+ | Watch 200+ world-class athletes compete for the title of “Fittest on Earth.” 🏆
Thursday
Acoustic Happy Hour | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green | Free+ | A peaceful night of music from Def Sonic, with a fully stocked bar and a variety of food options available.
Friday
Sugar Maple Music Festival | Fri., Aug. 5-Sat., Aug. 6 | 5-10:30 p.m. | W.G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park, 4330 Libby Rd. | $35 | A two-day celebration of traditional music and dance. 🍁
Saturday
Live Music at The Tasting Room | Sat., Aug. 6 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Cider Farm Cidery & Tasting Room, 8216 Watts Rd. | Free | A night of Cajun, jazz, and bluegrass tunes + a curated selection of spirits.
Sunday
Pizza Night on the Farm | Sun., Aug. 7 | 2:30-8 p.m. | Sprouting Acres Farm, 746 WI-73, Cambridge | $20+ | Relax with a night of woodfired pizza and music on the farm. 🍕
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Madison is increasing its investment in the Village on Park mall by $5 million. The additional funds will support stormwater infrastructure, parking developments + local art, bringing the total project cost to $16.2 million. (Madison.com)
The Dairyland is about to get even cheesier. Emmi Roth — a Swiss-owned dairy company — is breaking ground on its new 134,000-sqft facility in Stoughton next week. The 19-acre property will host a center for conversion, the process of turning wheels of cheese into slices, crumbles, and wedges. 🧀 (The Cap Times)
Opening
A new upscale cocktail lounge is coming to the West Washington corridor. Located at 510 W. Washington Ave., Nitro will serve nitrogen gas-infused cocktails and beverages alongside light fare + grab-and-go bites. The lounge plans to open in November or December of this year. 🍸 (Madison.com)
Community
June is long gone but Pride never leaves the 608. Be a part of Madison’s largest Pride festival + celebration hosted by OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center on Sun., Aug. 21 at Warner Park. Join the fourth annual festival from 1-6 p.m. for performances, games, and activities for all. 🏳️🌈
Traffic
Bridge construction on WIS 78 officially broke ground this week, creating a full closure between West Mineral Point Road and Greenwald Road. Until the project concludes in October, commuters are encouraged to pre-plan an alternative route. (WKOW)
Eat
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Consider this a sign to do some hydrating — be it coffee, juice, or tea. | Photo by 608today team
Behind Nitro — the new cocktail lounge coming to West Washington — are Courtney and Ace McCarty, regional owners of Lucca & Livvy.
The mobile beverage vendor serves an eclectic mix of coffee, tea + juice products via a nitrogen tap system built directly into a cargo bicycle. Drop by the Sun Prairie Farmers’ Market on Saturdays and the Monroe Street Farmers’ Market on Sundays to get a taste of the action.
Editor’s pick:This weekend, the 608 celebrated Atwood Fest — a community activation with live music, food + drink vendors, plus tons of offerings from local businesses. One of my highlights of the fest? Forward Craft & Coffee’s cold brew cart. Are you picking up on a theme here?
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