Cloud Innovators: The Legacy of Black Pioneers in Shaping the Digital Future

Cloud Innovators

Black History Month is the perfect time to recognize the instrumental role Black pioneers have played in shaping the tech world, including their remarkable strides in cloud computing. Take a closer look and you’ll see the fingerprints of genius all over the cloud – this is where true innovation meets unbridled creativity. Building on last […]

Redefining Resilience: Rae-Ann’s Journey from Layoff to Tech Triumph

Redefining Resilience: Rae Ann's Journey from Lay Off to Tech Triumph

Life can turn upside down in an instant, and career changes are no exception – they can be downright crippling when unforeseen obstacles arise. For Rae-Ann Covington, this meant facing job loss during the pandemic, a challenge many have encountered. But Rae-Ann didn’t let this setback define her. What others might’ve seen as a setback, […]

Connected In The Cloud: The Unseen Bonds Of Yellow Tail Tech’s Virtual Team

Connected in the Cloud: The Unseen Bonds of Yellow Tail Tech's Virtual Team

In the digital era, the concept of a ‘team’ has moved beyond traditional office spaces. The U.S. saw remote workers triple to over 27 million between 2019 and 2021, with a 2023 Buffer survey indicating that 98% of respondents favored some remote work in their careers. At Yellow Tail Tech, we embrace this shift enthusiastically. […]

Tech Talent on the Move: 2023 Trends and 2024 Projections in the Tech Job Market

Tech Talent on the Move: 2023 Trends and 2024 Projections in The Tech JOb Market

In 2023, the tech job market was a whirlwind of change driven by remote work, the Great Resignation, and economic fluctuations. This article unpacks these shifts, addressing your concerns about job stability, career growth, and the evolving landscape of tech employment.  Drawing from Stack Overflow, TechCrunch, and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, we’ll spotlight […]

New Year, New Career Tech: The 2024 Guide to Your Transition into Tech

New Year, New Career Tech

As the calendar flips to 2024, the tech industry pulses with energy, unaffected by external forces. With the ink still drying on the pink slips, people are reeling from the latest layoffs. Within the corporate giants of Silicon Valley. With the old rules no longer applying, a wave of cutting-edge professionals is boldly venturing into […]

Gratitude Bytes: Voices of Thanks from the Yellow Tail Tech Community

Gratitude Bytes: Hear Heartfelt Thanks from Yellow Tail Tech Community

While competition and achievement dominate our professional and personal landscapes, gratitude quietly slips in, radicalizing how we think about growth. At Yellow Tail Tech, a diverse community of students, alumni, and staff have discovered that gratitude isn’t just a feeling but a driving factor in their growth and success. When people’s lives intersect with Yellow […]

Navigating Stability: Uncovering the Resilience of GovTech Careers in 2024

Uncovering-the-Resilience-of-GovTech-Careers

Traditionally, government jobs in the tech industry have been regarded with respect and skepticism. While seen as stable, they often lacked the dynamic allure of Silicon Valley’s startup culture. However, in today’s uncertain economic climate, this perspective is shifting. Programs like “Linux for Jobs” and “Cloud for Jobs 2.0” offered by Yellow Tail Tech are […]

Embracing Change: Why Career Change to IT is Your Next Best Move

Embracing Change: Why Career Change to IT is Your Next Best Move

November is here, and with it comes National Career Development Month—a time to reflect on our career paths and consider the endless possibilities ahead. For many, changing careers can be daunting, filled with uncertainties and ‘what ifs.’ However, in today’s fast-paced world, making a career switch, especially into the information technology (IT) sector, might just […]

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