In our March 2018 technology bootcamp news roundup, we discuss all the industry news that we've been talking about at Course Report! We have some fun celebratory announcements, we looked at news about the positive impact bootcamps are having on individuals and companies, and the debate continued between coding bootcamps and computer science degrees. We heard about some great student experiences at bootcamp, some wonderful diversity initiatives, and new scholarship opportunities. Plus, a good number of new coding bootcamps and campuses launched in March. Read the roundup below or listen to the podcast!
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Tech Hire is turning 3 – remember TechHire is the Obama-era initiative to foster the tech pipeline in cities around America.
Online coding bootcamp Thinkful announced a $10 million fundraise from Leif! Leif is a fintech company and they’re going to drive Thinkful’s Income Share Agreement (ISA) program.
The Albuquerque business journal and KUNM looked at how coding bootcamps and online courses are increasing the workforce supply, and companies in the area are growing.
eLearningInside also put out a podcast about Mined Mines bootcamp in Pennsylvania, looking at what Mined Mines promised, why it was founded, and why it failed.
Hypepotamus highlighted a graduate from DigitalCrafts in Atlanta, Seth Zimmerman, who was working at Disney World, then went to DigitalCrafts, and is now looking for his first job as a developer.
Built in Austin talks to 4 local tech companies to find out how they promote diversity in their companies. Atlassian partners with organizations like Galvanize to provide scholarships for underrepresented women; and other companies partner with groups like Girls Who Code and Blacks in Technology to engage with the community in their outreach efforts.
Forbes, The New York Times, and Mashable reported that model Karlie Kloss is expanding her Kode with Klossy classes from 15 camps in 12 cities to 50 camps in 25 cities, with the aim to teach 1000 girls aged 13-18 per year.
In an article about optimizing your company for an exit strategy, Entrepreneur looks at how investors may think twice about acquiring less than diverse startups, and how you can diversify your team by avoiding employee referrals, and hiring coding bootcamp grads, and veterans.
Facebook is partnering withClaim Academy to offer full tuition scholarships for residents of Missouri. But you’ll need to act fast - class runs from April 7 until June 30.
New Bootcamps/Campuses/Courses
Next Pittsburgh covered the announcement of Tech Elevator’s new Pittsburgh campus opening in May. The first course in Pittsburgh is 14 weeks and will focus on Java.
TechCrunch profiles NextGenT, a 16-week online bootcamp for getting a certificate in network management. The program will cover the basics of network engineering, the IT industry, and students will work on a project which simulates the rollout of an HQ facility, before getting certified to enter the workforce. NextGenT also includes career coaching and will cost $12,000.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shared that i.c. stars is launching in Milwaukee. i.c.stars teaches technology and other skills for free by focusing on projects from local employers. Students are paid a $150 per week stipend. The four-month program is followed by two years of coaching, professional development, and job search support.
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Imogen is a writer and content producer who loves writing about technology and education. Her background is in journalism, writing for newspapers and news websites. She grew up in England, Dubai and New Zealand, and now lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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