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In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, Amanda Whittemore welcomes back technology entrepreneur Ncky Wei Yuan, a Brookings native who overcame a challenging high school experience to achieve success in the tech industry. Nicky shares his journey, from run-ins with the law in his teens to turning his life around at Santa Barbara City College and transferring to the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he faced fierce competition in computer science. He emphasizes the importance of early coding education, likening it to learning a new language, and highlights the lucrative opportunities in tech, with starting salaries often exceeding $150,000. Nicky also shares practical advice, such as learning web development on platforms like Udemy, and encourages parents and educators to equip younger generations with coding skills to open doors to high-paying careers.
Host: Amanda Whittemore; Producer: Amanda Whittemore
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