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Imogen CrispeUpdated on December 11, 2017We know that the majority of graduates are finding jobs after coding bootcamp, but what happens in their careers two years down the line? Flatiron School recentlyContinue Reading →- Liz EgglestonUpdated on April 30, 2019Zoe Sinner learned the foundations of UX/UI Design at Designation (now Flatiron School) in 2014, and has only continued to skyrocket as a designer since graduatin...Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on May 2, 2017Wondering how to get accepted to The Software Guild? Their team just launched a new, free Introduction to Web Development MOOC, and it’s the perfect prep course to prepare you for day 1 of coding bootcamp. We sat down withContinue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on December 3, 2024Missed out on coding bootcamp news in April? Never fear, Course Report is here! We’ve collected everything in this handy blog post and podcast. This month, we read about why outcomes reporting is useful for students, how a number of schools are working to boost their diversity with scholarships, we heard about student experiences at bootcamp, plus we added a bunch of interesting new s...Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on April 27, 2017Coder Camps has been teaching programs in full stack JavaScript and .NET since 2013, but in April 2017 they launched a new, modular curriculum. Students can now choose which technologies to learn over 12 weeks, preparing them for the job market in their city and pushing students to understand the “why” behind their decisions.Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on April 26, 2017Ivy Xing was studying computer science in college, but realized she needed experience building her own products. So she took the summer after her junior year off to enroll in Make School’s Summer Academy iOS track. Ivy tells us about the range...Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on April 25, 2017Encouraging diversity in tech is an important part of Dev Bootcamp’s mission, and is a motivating force behind the new DBC Access Fund. As ...Continue Reading →
- Lauren StewartUpdated on February 7, 2020Learning to code at an intensive bootcamp takes dedication and focus. And even though you’ll reach that finish line (we promise you will!), it’s important to remember that the learning doesn’t end at graduation! Whether you’re acclimating to a new technology stack on the job, or you’ve decide...Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on April 13, 2017You probably know Startup Institute for their full-time, 8-week bootcamps in Web Development, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Sales and Account Management. But with increasing demand from students who can’t quit their jobs in order to skill up full-time,Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on April 7, 2021Jeff Mendiola was a top salesperson at Enterprise Rent-A-Car when he decided to pursue a career in coding. He spent a year teaching himself, but when he couldn’t get a job, he realized he needed experience building projects in a team, so enrolled at Dev Bootcamp’s Seattle campus. Jeff tells us how his small class meant a great s...Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on October 21, 2020Shane Overby was working in manufacturing in North Carolina, but started to see automation creep in and threaten his job security. He decided that he needed to be the one coding the automation software, so when Shane’s brother (who is also a developer) recommended Coder Foundry, he enrolled at the Kernersville campus. Shane tel...Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on April 4, 2017Frances Liu graduated with a degree in Business Analytics, then immediately enrolled at Hackbright Academy. She had gained some coding skills at college, but realized she needed more hands-on project experience to get a job in tech. Frances chose Hackbright Academy’s all women co...Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on July 21, 2017Haven’t had time to keep up with all the coding bootcamp news this March? Not to worry– we’ve compiled it for you in a handy blog post and podcast. This month, we read a lot about CIRR and student outcomes reporting, we heard from reporters and coding bootcamp students about getting hired after coding bootcamp, a number of schools announced exciting diversity initiatives, and we added a handf...Continue Reading →
- Lauren StewartUpdated on March 31, 2017Laura Ayala was in community engagement and marketing before deciding to study web development at General Assembly’s NYC campus. She wanted to learn what it took to be an effective digital marketer, but also wanted software development expertise. Learn about Laura’s experience with the Per Scholas andContinue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on March 30, 2017Coder Camps JavaScript instructor Nick Suwyn first learned to code when he was 11, and although he pursued a career in music education, Nick eventually got a degree in Computer Information Systems. After working as a software engineer for a number of years, he was able to combine his tech and education skills and joinContinue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on June 16, 2025After successfully completing Stack Overflow’s in-house apprenticeship program, two graduates of Fullstack Academy and The Grace Hopper Program are now working as full-time developers for the world’s largest online programming community. So what did it ...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on March 28, 2017Larisa Bainton was about to graduate (with degrees in Vocal Performance and Brain & Cognitive Sciences) when she started researching coding bootcamps. As a recent college grad, Larisa wasn’t ready to commit to another degree, but 10 intensive weeks at Launch Academy in Boston offered a more reasonable path to learning ful...Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on March 28, 2017Mason had been a musician for five years when he taught himself to build a website for his guitar ensemble. He really enjoyed the process, and realized that coding could complement his music career. Living in San Francisco, Mason had a lot of coding education options, but chose Holberton School for its length and depth...Continue Reading →
- Lauren StewartUpdated on October 21, 2020Elie Schoppik is a self-taught developer, and after teaching at two coding bootcamps, he decided it was time to start his own. Along with two co-founders, Elie started Rithm School in San Francisco to provide smaller class sizes and a greater focus on the student e...Continue Reading →
- Lauren StewartUpdated on May 8, 2023[As of October 13, 2017, The Iron Yard will no longer be operating.] We’ve got the scoop on the new #YesWeCode Fund, a scholarship fund led by The Iron Yard, Code Fellows, and We Can Code IT&nb...Continue Reading →
