Building a new future: My path to becoming an engineering apprentice at Plaid

Luke Yeom transitioned from a finance job to an engineering apprenticeship at Plaid after discovering his passion for coding and its potential to create digital products that could impact many people's lives. He found the interview process at Plaid holistic, focusing on problem-solving abilities and connections with the team and work of software engineering. The Apprenticeship Council structured the program to ease new apprentices into their careers, providing mentorship and support. Yeom brought unique perspectives from his background in finance and economics research, which contributed to product strategy discussions at Plaid.