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.
To see if Flatiron is a good fit, prospective students can chat with admissions virtually. | Photo provided by Flatiron School
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 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.
Chateau Tuesdays | Tues., Aug. 2 | 5:30- 7 p.m. | Chateau Ste. Michelle | $10 parking fee | Enjoy some wine, dinner from The Metropolitan Grill + treats from Nutty Squirrel Gelato while listening to live music from local artist Tiffany Watson. 🍷
GeekWire Rooftop BBQ + Sounders Day | Tues., Aug. 2 | 4 p.m. | First Mode, 542 First Ave. S. | $15+ | The Seattle-based website hosts a festive cookout for members of the tech community + anyone who just wants to hang before the Sounders’ match. ⚽
Wednesday
“Hamilton” | Wed., Aug. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $175+ | Be in the room where it happens for the touring edition of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical megahit.
American Acoustic: Punch Brothers | Wed., Aug. 3 | 6 p.m. | Woodland Park Zoo | $50 | The Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band takes the outdoor stage. 🎶
Thursday
Lake Union Photo Scavenger Hunt | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Lake Union Park | Free | Explore the natural + built environments spanning around half a mile for some snappy fun. 📸
The Decembrists | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 7 p.m. | Marymoor Park | $50+ | The veteran indie band goes to the Eastside on their Arise From the Bunkers Tour.
Friday
Seafair Weekend Festival | Fri., Aug. 5 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Genesee Park + Lake Washington | $10+ | The annual land, air + water extravaganza is back, beginning with a full day’s worth of hydroplane races + ending with the Blue Angels show. 🌊
BritCon | Fri., Aug. 5 | 5 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Hilton Bellevue | $35+ | This convention that celebrates British sci fi + fantasy will host a reunion for the 1996 “Doctor Who” TV movie.
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.
Happy Primary Election Day, King County voters.Ballots must be postmarked by today or returned to one of the drop boxes around the city by 8 p.m. tonight.If you’re in line at a ballot box spot or in-person voting center before 8 p.m., you’ll still be able to cast your vote. Results will begin posting by 8:15 p.m. 🗳️
Coming Soon
Celebrated LA-based chef couple Phillip Frankland Lee + Margarita Kallas-Lee will open a new restaurant in South Lake Union on Thurs., Sept. 1 — Sushi By Scratch. The spot will be an extension of their Michelin-starred restaurant franchise, offering a 17-course omakase dinner that focuses on local seafood. 🍣
Open
Get ready players. Seattle’s GameWorks is open again under new management after the downtown entertainment destination closed late last year. Many of the video games remain the same, but the new owners added new furniture,created a “retro” lounge+ overhauled the esports space. 🕹️ (GeekWire)
Real Estate
Could this officially break Zillow? The
estate of Paul Allen sold a whole bunch of Mercer Island properties this week to the tune of $67.1 million. Among the properties in the sale are two waterfront mansions built in the 1990s. (Seattle Times)
Biz
Yesterday,
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced plans to expand the Seattle Restored downtown pop-up program, which debuted in April. An additional 45 vacant properties will be matched up with local entrepreneurs, artists + makers — and 15 of the current 30 participants’ leases will be extended six months. (MyNorthwest)
Development
Vulcan Real Estate recently began construction on a two-tower, multifamily apartment complex in Yesler Terrace. The Cascara project at 225 Broadway will have 345 residences — 26% affordable units — and 174 parking stalls. There will also be a landscaped trail between the buildings. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Festival
Ship ahoy.Seafair’s Fleet Week officially set sail — and various tours begin today at Piers 66, 69 + 90 in Magnolia. The two US Navy vessels you can board are the USS Lake Champlain from San Diego and the guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones from Everett. ⚓
Ranked
We’re not like a regular city — we’re a cool city. A new study from Harvard + the US Census Bureau found that Seattle was the fifth most popular metro area for millennials in the 2010s. Among the factors that made it so attractive were its natural beauty + booming tech biz. (Seattle Times)
Community
Looking for ways to give back? Peruse this new guide to South Seattle’s most prominent mutual aid groups that provide direct assistance to the community. Among the orgs listed are A Will & A Way, For the People + Long Haul Kitchen. ❤️ (South Seattle Emerald)
Film
Roll out that red carpet. Vashon Island is hosting its inaugural film festival from Fri., Aug 12-Sun., Aug 14. Narrative features include the horror flick “Crabs!” (about crab monsters, of course) + “1-800-Hot-Nite,” produced by two Vashion locals. 🎥
Tech
No sweat, right? Thanks to newer satellite technology, meteorologists were able to predict Seattle’s heat wave early. There are thousands of mathematical variables to take into account, but the latest weather tech sorts through the humidity, temperature + wind data with greater precision. (Seattle Times)
Drink
Setting down its tent stakes,Madison Valley’s new barKamp recently held its grand opening. There’s a robust selection of half-proof + zero-proof cocktails for those cutting down on booze, and the kitchen serves comfort foods like cast iron cornbread, confit jerk spice duck leg + soft serve.
Sports
Never too early to pitch in. The Mariners’ major new trade acquisitionLuis Castillo will make his debut for the team on Wed., Aug. 3 against the New York Yankees. Castillo was an All-Star and has a 2.84 ERA and 90 strikeouts. ⚾ (KOMO)
Eat
Don’t just eat better — eat the best.Sunbasket’smeal kit service delivers delicious, healthy meals created by award-winning chefsstraight to your front door. Bonus: SEAtoday readers can get $100 off their first four deliveriesand more when they sign up. 🍽️ *
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Many may still be mourning the loss of the Choco Taco after company Klondike announced it would be discontinuing the brand. But weep not, Seattleites — a couple of local versions can easily fill the void, including one at Ballard restaurant Sawyer.
Sawyer’s version of a Choco Taco has a graham waffle shell. | Photo by Sawyer
Chef Mitch Mayers has been serving this playful, S’mores-like twist on the classic for years now, served in a graham waffle cone with peanut butter ice cream + toasted meringue.
Editor’s pick: If you’re looking for more activities with A/Cthis summer, be sure to put Roxbury Lanes on the list. It’s a bowling alley, tiny casino + bar all wrapped in one — and a total time capsule with some retro decor.
Look, sometimes all you need is some crunchy mozzarella sticks, pitchers of cheap beer, and a way to hit a tricky spare that would make “The Big Lebowski” jealous. That’s how we roll, dude. 🎳
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