Careers in tech are booming across Austin and beyond — are you in? 👀

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

Did you know? Employment in the tech industry is expected to grow ~15% by 2031 — adding 680,000+ jobs to the US labor force. Read: If you’re looking to switch jobs or enter the industry, now is a good time to expand your skills (and make your resume more attractive).

One educational option? Flatiron School, which offers online or in-person options to fit most budgets, lifestyles, and experience levels — whether you’re a college graduate just starting out or a seasoned professional in a mid-career pivot.

Course options:

Software Engineering: This course is crafted for all skill levels — whether you have zero coding knowledge, are self-taught, or are somewhere in between. Flatiron’s approach focuses on applying skills through hands-on, collaborative experiences, whether that’s pair programming, code reviews, or coding challenges. Students will further hone their communication skills and become part of the tech community as they build, share, and refine their GitHub portfolios.
Data Science: Data is only as valuable as the person behind it, and Flatiron trains you to be that person. Experienced instructors show students how to extract and visualize data, leverage it to find actionable insights, and make powerful predictions with machine learning — all rare yet highly-desired skill sets.
Cybersecurity: Employers are actively seeking and hiring cybersecurity professionals at more than twice the rate of the average job outside of the tech industry. This course focuses on the core aspects of cybersecurity, including network security, Python (no, snakes aren’t involved), pen testing, threat intelligence, cryptology, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (one of the most important building blocks in the curriculum).
Product Design: Students gain hands-on UX/UI (user experience and user interface) design skills using modern tools like Figma + Webflow, building a professional portfolio (intentionally crafted to catch hiring managers’ eyes upon graduation).

Flatiron School students sit at a table and work on their laptops — Build long-lasting relationships with your cohort and establish a community for you to lean on for the rest of your career. | Photo provided by Flatiron School

How it works:

Flatiron offers both full-time programs (15 weeks) and flexible-pace programs (up to 60 weeks).
Both program options are available online. Flatiron also has Denver, CO + New York City campuses for in-person courses.
Flatiron offers graduates up to 180 days of one-on-one career coaching to help students succeed during their job search.
Flexible financing is available with a 12-month, no-interest installment plan. Chat with Admissions to see what works best for you financially; some students qualify for additional support, like cost of living loans.

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.

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Museum of Graffiti Pop-Up | Now-Sunday, Mar. 12 | Times vary | Mi Campo Artists Lounge, 809 E. 6th St., Austin | $12 | Learn about “The Art of Hip Hop” at this exhibit honoring the music genre’s 50-year anniversary.
SPI Fest 2023 | Now-Saturday, Mar. 11 | 5 p.m. | Flamingo Cantina, 515 E. 6th St., Austin | $30-$50 | Expect to see The Skajects, Flip and the Combined Effort, The Toasters, and dozens of other artists at this two-day event.

Saturday, March 11

Flow & Thrive on the Trail | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 9-10 a.m. | Longhorn Shores, 60 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Austin | Free | Take part in this monthly wellness series with guided activities such as yoga, meditation, and walks to help boost your overall wellness.

Sunday, March 12

Automatic Weekend | Sunday, Mar. 12 | Central Machine Works Brewery, 4824 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin | 6-7 p.m. | Austin | Free | Grab a beverage and enjoy this outdoor show with Austin-based Restos, plus two other acts.

Tuesday, March 14

M.A.T.H. Rock Homies Unofficial SXSW Showcase 2023 | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 2 p.m. | The Ballroom at Spider House, 2906 Fruth St., Austin | $20-$25 | This unofficial SXSW-aligned event combines local math rock with top talent descending into Austin.
Austin FC vs. Violette AC | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 7 p.m. | Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Pl., Austin | This historic first Concacaf Champions League home match is sure to be a nail-biter.

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National Espresso Martini Day at Carpenter Coffee Bar | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 7 a.m.-10 p.m. | Carpenter Coffee Bar, 400 Josephine St., Austin | Cost of purchase | Celebrate hump day with a $5 espresso martini.

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Austin has left its La Niña phase for the first time in over a year. The weather phenomenon has affected the last three winters, making them warmer and drier than usual. 🌵 (KXAN)

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New pop-up alert. Keep your eyes peeled for bars themed around Paramount+ shows “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” “Star Trek,” and “Yellowstone” for SXSW. (Eater Austin)

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will close its outdoor public patio and replace it with a private lounge. Called the “Sapphire Terrace,” the new lounge will cater to Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders. (KXAN)

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UT Austin students and staff can pay off parking citations with soup until Friday, March 24. A $15-$35 ticket costs five 10-ounce cans of soup and a $36-$75 citation costs seven cans. Donations can be made at on-campus parking garage offices. 🥫 (KUT)

Announced

The first-ever Austin-based CMT Music Awards are just around the corner, and the nominations are officially out. Read up on your favorites before the ceremony on Sunday, April 2. (Austin American-Statesman)
Friday, we’re in love, because tickets to see The Cure in Austin go on sale next Friday, March 17. The “Songs of a Lost World Tour” will make a stop at the Moody Center on May 14. 🎸 (KVUE)

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Spring forward ⏱️

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It’s time to set the clock forward — Daylight saving begins at 2 a.m. local time this Sunday, March 12.

So far, only two states opt out of daylight saving time (or DST) — Arizona and Hawaii — but changes could be on the horizon for our local clocks as well. Many states have made moves towards “year-round daylight saving time” which would mean no longer changing the clocks twice a year (each spring and each fall) by permanently adjusting everyone’s time zone forward by one hour.

Want to learn more? You can read up on which states have introduced DST laws, bills, and resolutions, and see where permanent DST bills have failed.

So why are we still moving the clock? Well, federal law doesn’t yet allow permanent DST. So, even if the state approves, it’s up to Congress to set the clocks… so the DST debate is something we’ll have to sleep on.

For now, if you can’t remember which direction to set the clock, remember: spring forward and fall back. Or, maybe we should make like the astronauts and tell time by the moon.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Figi.

Editor’s pick: Your friendly neighborhood City Editors just got a preview of the Art & Parks Mural Bike Tour, put on in collaboration with the Downtown Austin Alliance and Pease Park Conservancy.

You can take the tour for free on Saturday, March 11, and even help decide on a concept for Austin’s newest mural.

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