Pivot Tech School’s 2021 Holiday Shopping Guide: Kids & Teens
There’s no shame in our upbringing. The technology we grew up with was cutting edge at the time, but we aren’t nearly as fortunate as kids today. We live in a time where children as young as 6 or 7 have personal cell phones and tablets and have access to social media and . Still,…
Read MoreThe History of Cyber Monday
It’s the Monday after Thanksgiving and everyone’s getting back to business; still overly-stuffed from eating plates full of Grandma’s sacred recipes while kicking yourself for staying up too late to soak up all the time off they could. (No judgement: I’m currently yawning and gulping coffee as I write this.) The ‘Tis the Season” season…
Read MoreSilencing The Shame: Embrace Your Inner Geek
This statement personally takes me right back to my inner-child, sitting in class, afraid to speak up and answer questions, simply because I was tired of being called “teacher’s pet” or a “know-it-all,” by kids that happened to look like me. Over the years of adulthood, I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with other young…
Read MoreThat Pivotal Moment
Buying a New Laptop Tax-Free? Look Here!
As you may know, Pivot Technology School is based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Every year, the residents get the opportunity to take advantage of a Tax-Free Weekend. This year, it falls during the dates of July 30th to August 1st. Basically, Tennesseans can purchase a range of merchandise: clothes, school and office supplies, and certain…
Read MoreTech Transparency: The Start of Exploring a Career in Tech
I’m a full-blown millennial–who, fortunately, grew up in a technologically-advanced world. I’ve had my share of helping my parents and other tech-challenged individuals with the various obstacles like: sending and opening emails, password recovery, attaching documents to emails, and, of course, sending text messages. I grew up actively AOL Instant Messaging my friends around the…
Read MorePivot into a Better You
Volunteering is not the only way to give back to a community. Giving back can be done in many ways, such as offering a valuable service, tool or helping the elderly move her/his groceries from the cart to the car. Daily gestures, big and small, all contribute to helping someone move forward. Pivot Tech Owners,…
Read MoreWhat’s New With Pivot Tech?
Pivot Technology School is quickly approaching our first full year in operation. Besides the fact that this means we’re basically a toddler–Pivot Tech still has a huge amount of growth to undergo! So, what’s all the exciting things that’s taking place? Let’s find out! New Faces for New Enrollees! Pivot Tech’s staff is growing to…
Read MorePivot Tech’s Hidden Figures
I have the pleasure of being the mother of a bright and beautiful 12 year-old girl who just so happens to love any and everything “tech.” I sat down this past weekend with her to watch one of our favorite movies, Hidden Figures, the heartwarming story of three black female mathematicians and human-computers that helped…
Read MorePivot Your Career into Financial Freedom
We hear it all the time: Tech is the future. Over the last few years, a plethora of tech companies have moved or plan to move to the middle Tennessee area. Nashville is quickly becoming the Silicon Valley of the South. Research shows that entry-level jobs within these companies can not only provide you with…
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