Education

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).

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:

• Scream Break | Monday, March 13-Saturday, March 18 | 9 p.m. | Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 E. Rd. to Six Flags St., Arlington | $40 | Extend your day of fun with haunted houses, a scare zone, and nighttime rides on six major thrill rides.

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 8-10 p.m. | University Pub, 3019 S. University Dr., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Kick back with your friends and a couple of brews and test your knowledge.

• Lunch & Learn: Stress Less with Mindfulness | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 12-12:40 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join Alaina Woolsey with Texas A&M AgriLife during your lunch hour to learn ways to reduce stress.

• Panther City Pep Rally | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 10:30 a.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Reby Cary, 3851 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Meet Prowler and the Panther City Lacrosse Club players + play trivia, make a craft, and cheer on the team.

• Luck O’ the Stockyards | Friday, Mar. 17 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Stockyards style with $5 green beer, lawn games, and live music.

• 58º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

• FunkyTown Fridge, a nonprofit fighting food insecurity, launched its fourth location over the weekend. Located at Westside Presbyterian Church (8700 Chapin Rd.), the new location will help the organization in its effort to feed around 3,000 people per week. 🍎

• The Big Good, an organization headed by Gary Patterson and Leon Bridges, teamed up with Rainwater Charitable Foundation to bring more philanthropic funding to Fort Worth. The team is donating $500,000 to The Tarrant To & Through Partnership, United Community Centers, and UpSpire. 💰 (Fort Worth Magazine)

• Spring break is the most popular time for people to visit the Fort Worth Zoo — and the surrounding roads can get pretty congested. Construction along University Drive has been suspended for the week, but consider taking the Ride Safari Express to skip the traffic. 🚌

• Downtown’s old Dr. Pepper plant is up for sale. The 12,776-sqft Art Deco building is listed for $2.9 million. Located at 1401 Henderson St., the building was designed by Hurbert Hammond Crane and opened in 1938. 🥤

• Get ready DFW, a sporting phenomenon is getting ready to serve. Last week, USA Pickleball announced that the 2023 National Championships will be moving from California to Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch in November. The world’s largest pickleball event will feature 3,500+ players and 65 courts. 🏓
• Lace up your dancing shoes. The Horned Frogs are heading to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. TCU is a No. 6 seed and will open up the tournament on Friday, March 17 in Denver. They’ll play the No. 11 seed winner of the Arizona State/Nevada game on Wednesday. Riff ram bah zoo. 🏀

• The Gifted Group is expanding its team with open positions including a social media manager and shop managers for three new concepts opening in the PS1200 development. Learn more about the brands.

• Lazy Daisy Coffee Bar (6475 Camp Bowie Blvd.) has closed. Last week, our readers noticed a lockout sign on the shop’s window dated February 20, citing the business’ failure to pay rent for the last year. Check out other local spots for your morning brew. ☕️

• To welcome the new season, our online store (Six & Main) is running a Spring Forward Contest. The winner + two friends will receive a prize from one of our coffee or tea brand partners. The contest is running now through Friday, March 24. Learn more on Instagram. 🌸

• National Napping Day. Yup, the best day ever. Shop our favorite sleepytime picks for a cool and comfy snooze like this kooky but effective eye mask and this cutting edge mattress topper with a water cooling system. 💤*

• Fun local fact: Fort Worth est le seul endroit au monde où se déroule deux fois par jour un défilé de bovins de Longhorn. Find the translation of this fun fact in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*

• 18,000-sqft main playground (for ages 6+) with a six-level climbing sphere, zipline, swings, obstacle course, and seating that glows
• 7,000-sqft fenced tot playground (for ages 2-5) with a natural sensory play area and turf