From chef to digital technician: how a Skills Bootcamp helped me pivot to a career in tech

Quinn found the skills translated well to project management

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From chef to digital technician: how a Skills Bootcamp helped me pivot to a career in tech

I’ve always enjoyed cooking at home and when the time came to decide on a career path, I was really excited about the prospect of heading to college to train as a chef.

However, I soon realised that - while I loved the actual cooking - the long hours and intense environment of working in a real kitchen were having an effect on my mental health. I knew this wasn't ...

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