TechFlash: Code schools would help vets get tech jobs; A $54B transit expansion

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Affordable code schools would help vets fill in-demand tech jobs Washington state has thousands of unemployed veterans and an estimated 20,000 unfilled technology jobs. Cost is the most prohibitive aspect for many veterans interested in learning to code. Boeing's Chinese jet orders are 'vulnerable' under Trump, Morningstar analysts say China accounts for an estimated 20 percent of Boeing's commercial aircraft backlog, and it's the site of a new Boeing plant that's been criticized by Trump. 'If you're going to do a startup, join the Army first,' says Stay Alfred's CEO Entrepreneur Jordan Allen learned everything he needed to know about starting a company while he was in the Army — including the importance of a good vacation. Sound Transit vows to build out $54B expansion as soon as humanly possible The plan does require federal funding, and agency officials are cheered by President-elect Trump's support of infrastructure spending. The Pitch: Knack fills gift needs for the busy professional Knack is a new gift-giving site for busy people who want to give unique, thoughtful gifts, but don't have time to seek them out themselves. Eastside This Week: Votes approve light-rail expansion to Issaquah, GOP's Bellevue victory bash The GOP threw a big victory bash in Issaquah, New Seasons Market opened on Mercer Island, and voters approved a plan to expand light-rail to Issaquah. National Tech News How to spot management potential in tech employees Bank of America rolls out 'Siri' for financial planning, smart ATMs and other tech features How Facebook buying black market passwords keeps you safe VC Peter Thiel may head Donald Trump's transition team Already facing regulatory battle, AT&T draws ire from FCC How much should you tip your meal delivery robot? (VIDEO) Russian LinkedIn ban may be a warning to Facebook and others, too

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