Code Maine Coding Academy

Code Maine is a 36-week, free software developer bootcamp for Maine high school graduates located in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Bootcamp students will learn in-person through coursework, projects and field trips from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday for the program’s duration. Class size is limited to 15 to 20 students. Students of the Code Maine bootcamp will learn programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and Java. Bootcamp students will learn the basic building blocks of cloud computing such as virtualization, load balancing, scalability and elasticity, troubleshooting and security. Students will also explore cloud applications and development using Amazon Web Services. Students will learn the building blocks for computing storage and content delivery through hands-on experience with core services. Students will be introduced to the software development life cycle, development methodologies and team based production concepts. 

Any Maine high school graduate may apply to Code Maine. A recommendation by a teaching professional or recent employer must be included as part of the student’s application. All accepted applicants receive a 100% scholarship. Students are not required to have a technical background, but must demonstrate hard work and dedication. 

Students will learn career development skills such as writing effective resumes, cover letters, and business memos. Bootcamp students will participate in mock interviews and learn strategies to develop a professional image. Through the career development courses, students will acquire business etiquette skills and gain comfort speaking in front of groups. Bootcamp students will also work one-on-one with a mentor who will assist each student in developing a career game plan and setting and achieving goals. Code Maine graduates will be able to showcase their work on GitHub. Graduates will also be eligible to receive college credit from Eastern Maine Community College toward a Computer Science degree.