Momentum Learning Coverage

NCCU, tech learning firm Momentum partner to offer software engineering training

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has partnered with Momentum, a Durham-based tech to offer a job training program in software engineering as a part of NCCU's Digital Equity Leadership Program. This program aims to provide residents from eligible anchor communities in Durham with opportunities to bridge the digital divide. Participants in the program can gain coding skills for software engineering and software quality assurance and information systems development. This program is funded by the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.

Apple salaries for new Triangle jobs will be close to double its average wage, data show

One of the real eye-openers about Apple's decision to build a campus in the Triangle is the average salaries the tech giant will be paying, rising to an average of more than $185,000 over three years. That amount not only is close to triple the average Wake County wage but also nearly double that of what current Apple workers make. Here's a look at the numbers.

American Underground, Momentum Learning are launching Clubhouse 'Club' for Triangle

Jessica Mitsch (Momentum Learning) and I (American Underground) are launching a new, twice monthly Club on the social platform Clubhouse focused on Raleigh/Durham startups.

Only on WRAL Tonight on news at 7: Tech jobs in the Triangle

In the midst of the pandemic, who are the companies still hiring and get a first look at how a new skillset is helping land high-paying jobs.

Tech and development roles provide stability during uncertain times

While the job market is currently unpredictable, technology proves to be one of the few sectors that's fairly recession-proof. Learning the technical and coding skills necessary to further your career could mean major job security down the road.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Local coding school now providing curriculum online

In the midst of changing times, Durham-based coding school Momentum has risen to the challenge. While the school traditionally provides its classes in-person, it recently pivoted to online learning, using various tools and software to innovate their curriculum.

Tech and development roles provide stability during uncertain times

While the job market is currently unpredictable, technology proves to be one of the few sectors that’s fairly recession-proof. Learning the technical and coding skills necessary to further your career could mean major job security down the road.

Local coding school now providing curriculum online

In the midst of changing times, Durham-based coding school Momentum has risen to the challenge. While the school traditionally provides its classes in-person, it recently pivoted to online learning, using various tools and software to innovate their curriculum.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Here's your guide to networking, meetups across the Triangle

Scores of organizations hold regular meetups across the Triangle. Here is the latest list.

Durham coding school goes remote and helps people stay digitally and socially connected

In the midst of social distancing, careers and social lives have significantly changed. At Momentum, the coding school provides a way for individuals to stay digitally and socially connected while building their professional skills.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Software company Pendo invests in developing talent, hires local coding school grad

This year Pendo piloted its first student sponsorship to Momentum Learning, a coding school in Durham, complete with a job offer for the student upon the successful completion of the program.

Bicoastal agency proves Durham is a place for creative innovation

As "a global agency with a local feel," Manufactur's client roster includes well-known names like Skrillex, and Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

Triangle tech job industry gains momentum

Momentum believes so strongly in its immersive coding courses that the company will refund a student tuition if they fail to get a job in six months.

How 3 Triangle tech companies are growing talent

Tech companies in the Triangle are seeking solid dev talent, and when they get someone on the team who proves their value, it's in their best interest to cultivate it.

Military veterans are cracking codes as developers and software engineers

Many veterans are trained to withstand and even excel in high-pressure environments, so it's no surprise that many of them are suited for the intensiveness of a coding program.

Coding school's Demo Day acts as 'show & tell' for students, impresses employers

Momentum Learning's Demo Day is a science fair-meets-show and tell where students present apps they've built to an audience of investors, potential employers and others in the tech community.

Durham company invests in employees, sends them to local code school

Spoonflower partners with code schools to give its employees the opportunity to delve deeper into the learning and understanding of development.

Coding school helps program graduates land their dream jobs

Coding and software development isn't necessarily new, but the exposure to the field as a career has taken off in the past two decades as technology becomes faster, smarter and more accessible.

Why landing your dream tech job is about more than an impressive resume

Whether someone lands a job fresh out of college, takes a few years to explore different options, decides to start a business right out of high school, or changes professions at age 50, the journey can be and often is as important as the destination.

Virtual reality: A tangible tool for education, innovation

Lucid Dream and Momentum partnered to open a VR lab at American Tobacco Campus in Durham as a response to the sheer volume of requests from local students, school groups, teachers, and administrators interested in learning about VR/AR.

RDU tech talent gears up for Apple, Amazon possibility

If Apple, Amazon, or both arrive here, it's sure to set the region apart. The question is, in what ways?

How female professionals are proving women's worth in tech

Women make up 59 percent of the American workforce, yet they're still underrepresented in many fields, including science, technology, engineering and math professions.