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Everything You Need to Know: General Assembly’s Revamped Software Engineering Immersive
2/13/2019
Since 2014, General Assembly’s Web Development Immersive (WDI) has helped thousands of students make a career shift into coding. But in March 2019, WDI will be revamped to become Software Engineering Immersive! What will change (and stay the same) in this new course? We talk with Karolina Rafalski, who helped oversee the program shift, about what exactly will be added to the curriculum, admissions process, and job placement.
Continue Reading →2018 End of Year Coding Bootcamp Podcast
12/27/2018
As we near the end of 2018, we're rewinding and reflecting on the most interesting and impactful coding bootcamp news of the year. Come with us as we look at trends, digest thought pieces, break down the ~$175 million in new funding, and more. We’ll also look at our predictions for 2019 and our hopes for the future of coding bootcamps!
Continue Reading →5 Reasons to Learn Python
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Learning to Code as a Veteran at General Assembly
11/15/2018
Josh Pearson served in the US Army for 5 years in operations management and as a helicopter pilot. When he was ready to transition into a civilian career, he chose to combine his project management background with a new set of coding skills from General Assembly’s Web Development Immersive in Washington, DC. Learn how using The GI Bill® with General Assembly was a simple process for Josh, see how important networking is for the job search (with advice specifically great for fellow veterans), and see how Josh landed a Technology Consultant role at Deloitte after graduating!
Continue Reading →October 2018 Coding Bootcamp Podcast
10/31/2018
Just as coding languages are always changing, things also change very quickly in the coding bootcamp industry! In October we read about two big acquisitions, some fundraises, and partnerships and rivalries between universities and bootcamps. We heard about the interesting backgrounds of some female bootcamp founders, and what demand there is for software developers in the tech industry! There were also articles about companies teaming up with bootcamps and two coding bootcamps going through hardships. Read the summary or listen to the podcast!
Continue Reading →How I Landed a Data Scientist Role at Facebook after General Assembly
1/8/2021
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Where Are They Now? Bootcamp Alumni 3 Years Later
10/4/2018
We usually talk to bootcampers shortly after they’ve graduated – and while it’s so cool to see how quickly they get jobs after bootcamp, we wondered, “what are these bootcampers up to 3 years later?”We caught up with four bootcamp alumni to see how their careers have grown! Hear from Frances Coronel (Fullstack Academy), Pedro Martin (General Assembly), Alon Robinson (Hack Reactor), and Jennifer Sardina (Flatiron School) to see how coding bootcamps helped them achieve their goals (and set new ones)!
Continue Reading →General Assembly’s Income Share Agreement: Everything You Need to Know
10/4/2019
General Assembly recently announced their Income Share Agreement (ISA) program, meaning students pay 10% of their salary after graduating instead of shelling out for upfront tuition. We sat down with the General Assembly team to learn how they designed the ISA, all of the details and terms (including where the ISA is available), and who can qualify for the ISA. See how this new payment option is creating greater accountability between bootcamps and students, while expanding access to a broader group of potential bootcampers.
Continue Reading →July 2018 Coding Bootcamp Podcast
7/31/2018
What happened in the world of coding bootcamps in July 2018? In our latest news roundup we look at the fascinating merger of two prominent bootcamps, an exciting fundraise for a bootcamp which focuses on apprenticeships, and a settlement worth $1 million. We also delve into the college versus coding bootcamp debate, celebrate lots of successful bootcamp graduates, and look at the proliferation of coding bootcamps in up-and-coming tech areas. Finally we look at new, innovative ways to finance bootcamp (and the potential for predatory behavior in them), and what the job market is looking like for grads right now. Read this blog post or listen to our podcast!
Continue Reading →How to Hire a Coding Bootcamp Grad
7/20/2018
So you’re thinking of hiring a coding bootcamp graduate, but not sure how to approach it. After speaking with 12 real employers from companies like Cisco, Stack Overflow, and JPMorgan Chase, we’ve compiled the best advice and lessons learned when hiring a coding bootcamp graduate. Following these steps will help you build a diverse, open-minded, loyal engineering team that finds creative solutions to software challenges. If you’re a prospective bootcamp student, this is also for you – these employers also explain why they hire coding bootcamp grads!
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