Juno College of Technology Reviews
Page 6
-
Nicole
Amazing, relevant & fun
Read more Read less of Nicole's review
I had a great educational experience at HackerYou. I started Jan 2016 in the Intro to Web Development with Ann. The class was amazing; I learned so much and had a great time. Its been almost a year and I still reference my lessons as useful resources. As a graphic designer, I am confident to call myself a Web Designer as well thanks to HackerYou. I wish I could take more classes, however the prices are a bit high. I would recommend this institution to anyone who can afford it - it is worth the price!
-
Jen Taylor
Amazing experience & people
Read more Read less of Jen Taylor's review
I took the Intro to Front-End Web Development, Advanced Web Development, and Front-End Development Bootcamp at HackerYou. I cannot recommend this school enough. The curriculum equipped me with the skills and portfolio I needed to hit the ground running in my first Front-End Development job. In addition to a fantastic curriculum that is always adjusting to reflect the industry, HackerYou is home to an amazing community. HackerYou's staff and instructors are fantastic and are very supportive both during and after the program. The alumni are also incredible - offering technical help through the active Slack community, and creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages ongoing learning. I would absolutely recommend HackerYou to anyone looking to level-up their skill set or switch careers.
-
Elly Pham
Highly Recommended
Read more Read less of Elly Pham's review
I completed the HackerYou Bootcamp course in November 2015 (Cohort 8! Whoo hoo). Working as a Marketing and Project Manager professional in the digital space for some time, I've always had an interest in learning to code. I had this itch to get my hands dirty in coding and getting a more solid understanding of digital. If you're looking for a complete career switch, this bootcamp course is for you. If you're a professional looking to have a better understanding of digital scope of work, this bootcamp course is for you as well. HackerYou is stacked with great, cheerful, positive and helpful instructors. All questions are answered and you get unlimited help during work hours. The atmosphere and vibe at the lab is awesome. HackerYou also has a great community to network with people and continue to receive help from others once you're done the course. I am now currently working as a Digital Project Manager/Front-End Web Developer at a Tech Start-Up. I love where I ended up after the course, it made me a better Digital Project Manager and equipped me with the skills to be able to code in the role as well. Oh, and I also freelance as well :)
-
Jordyn Marcellus
The place to learn the future of the web
Read more Read less of Jordyn Marcellus's review
HackerYou has best-in-class front-end developer education -- a major difference between many educational institutions that reside in the same space.
Not only did I learn progressive techniques for building the web there, but I am constantly returning to bootcamp show and tells to see these brilliant web developers exploring the future of the web.
I learned a ton in the bootcamp, but the real joy is learning more and more from the new generation of web developers who come up through the bootcamp. It's inpsiring, amazing and heartening.
HackerYou changed my life. Yeah, that's cliche -- but it's true. Heather's help with getting a job plus the supportive alumni community really makes the difference.
-
Trevor Stone
Amazing Experience
Read more Read less of Trevor Stone's review
I recently completed the Front-End dev intensive boot camp at HackerYou. At the time I was a teacher and was wanting to upgrade my skills and change carreers. It was an extremely exciting time for me as I moved from Kingston Ontario back to Toronto for the summer while my family stayed home. The school itself had a great location, a great facility and a great communitiy. From day one Heather Payne was extremely invested in my interest in the course and making sure it was the right decision for me as I was coming from Kingston Ontario and the front end scene isnt quite as big in Kingston as it is in Toronto. I equate my expereince at HackerYou to summer camp. The staff were both extremely knowledgable and made the expereince fantastic. The focus on bonding with fellow classmates was high up on the list with learning a mass aount of new skills (this was important as often times we would be at the facilty until 2 or 3 in the morning working on projects). The content was delieved in a easily digestable format and the main instructor (Simon Bloom) had the perfect mix of teachablity and humour. You could really the staff loved working there, but that they all also walked the walk and were working professionals in the field! The course offered some very interesting opportunities which included building a polished portfolio, extra curricular workshops from local specialists and several opportunities to share the love for code by volunteering with Lades Learning Code (which I have taken back to Kingston and instructed several workshops at the local chapter). I am now currently working for Queens university. My background in teaching and my new skill in coding has landed me a fantastic position working for the Medical Education unit where we are leading the world in building software for the new medical education curriculum.
-
Anya C.
Just do it!
Read more Read less of Anya C.'s review
I wanted to be a web developer, and had signed up for a three-year stint of night classes at a local college to achieve my dream. By some divine providence, I was put in contact with someone who told me about HackerYou. Instead of toiling after work for three years, I was working as a developer within three months after completing the full-time Bootcamp.
Yes, it's expensive, but I now make $10,000 more per year than I did before, so it's a good investment.
Plus, it's such a friendly environment that you can't help but love it. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly and helpful that you almost suspect they're evil robots with a secret agenda. If they are, though, I'm cool with it.
Once I'd completed the bootcamp, my husband decided to take the plunge, too, and our lives are so much better now that it's astonishing to remember how fast this all happened.
Stop wallowing in mediocrity. If you're committed to being a developer, you can't make a better move. Just do it!
-
Danielle Webb
Can't recommend HackerYou enough!
Read more Read less of Danielle Webb's review
I started my journey with HackerYou back in the fall of 2012 and their first part-time web development class. I've since gone on to take a number of other classes with them, including the full-time bootcamp in winter 2014. Not only did I receive a supportive education that led me to landing my dream job as an interactive news developer, I've personally witnessed HackerYou's steadfast commitment to teaching industry best practices and providing a quality technical education. They have never hesitated to adapt their curriculum or course offering in order to position their students for success. If you're looking to make the switch to front-end development, HackerYou is the place in Toronto to learn that skill.
-
Leandra S
Best experience ever
Read more Read less of Leandra S's review
I took the bootcamp in the fall of 2016, and previously to that, I took the part time intro and advanced into HTML and CSS at HackerYou. I found the instructors to be very knowledgable and approachable. Now a few weeks later I have my dream job as a Interface Developer, with a great group of supportive people. I also have friends for life from HackerYou, and a bunch of amazing experiences both in and out of the classroom.
-
Sara B
Female-friendly, inclusive learning atmosphere
Read more Read less of Sara B's review
I attended HackerYou's full time web development immersive program in September of 2016. It was one of the best learning experiences I've ever had—the program is top-notch, and the actual skills you learn in 9 weeks feels pretty insane once you're finished. I had a lot of "did I actually build that?!" moments when looking through my portfolio, and find it amazing that I can sit down and open up my text editor and start writing code that 4 months ago made zero sense to me. I've even taught a Ladies Learning Code workshop! And felt totally comfortable and knowledgeable while doing so, like I'd been doing this for years, not months.
But the best part of the program, aside from the top-notch curriculum and great instructors, was the community. I made some great friends in the program, and experienced the least competitive, most heart-warmingly kind and helpful community I've ever encountered in a learning environment. There were exactly zero egos in my cohort, and a genuine passion for helping others was expressed by everyone. That kind of community doesn't come easily—it definitely helps that the CEO personally interviews every single applicant to the program. She knows how to pick a great group, and it accelerated everyone's learning to have a community that supported, challenged, and genuniely liked one another.
On top of all that, I loved how female-friendly the program was. From having female instructors alongside male ones, to a 2-1 ratio of female to male students, it was an incredibly comfortable atmosphere for women to learn something that's still pretty male-dominated. I never once felt uncomfortable or like anyone there felt I was less able to learn or understand something because of my gender (a feeling I have felt many times in my life). Women in tech was something celebrated by everyone, and that was really cool.
-
Noah Endale
My best learning experience ever!
Read more Read less of Noah Endale's review
I took the full-time Web Development Immersive bootcamp in the summer of 2016 and have been working as a front end developer for about 3 months now.
It was definitely the most challenging thing I've put myself through and isn't for the faint of heart. That being said, it was also the most enjoyable learning experience I've ever had. The instructors and mentors did a great job of guiding us as we learned the basics of web development and then helped us solve problems on our own as we approached the end of the program.
The community is also filled with alumni (myself included) who are itching to help students out with technical questions and general support. On top of that, I got a full-time job in a month and a half and made some great friends so it was well worth the time and money.
-
Laura Culham
HackerYou has this down to an art
Read more Read less of Laura Culham's review
The best and most supportive community. HackerYou will challenge you to push yourself further than you ever could alone. I've taken the intro and advanced part-time HTML & CSS classes, and went on to do the full-time immersive front end web development bootcamp in January 2016. The genuine excitement and passion of my instructors and mentors has been a huge part of my growth as a developer. On top of being experts, they are fired up, and want to help you grow. They give you the skills to keep yourself going on a path of learning for the rest of your life. I’ve been working as a developer for nearly a year, and I love my career. <3
-
Colin D'Amelio
HackerYou is an established tech education institution
Read more Read less of Colin D'Amelio's review
My enrollment in HackerYou's immersive Bootcamp has been paramount in helping establish myself as an experienced Web Developer in Toronto. The contemporary curriculum and strong emphasis on modern and best practices provided a strong foundation to for me to enter the industry as a junior web developer at a competitive salary. In combination with the accessible alumni community and their mentorship, you have the opportunity to take the skills you've begun to develop and really excel in a new career in an exciting and evolving industry.
HackerYou has only continued to grow and demonstrate established success in the tech education community. The decision to enroll in a HackerYou program will only be met with success and excitement.
-
Garrett Levine
Community Focused Learning
Read more Read less of Garrett Levine's review
I attended the HackerYou fulltime immersive in january of 2016. Three weeks after graduating the bootcamp I hand recieved a full time job in the industry as a Jr. Front-End Software Developer.
Before HackerYou I was a theatre maker/server. I had started teaching myself web development prior to the bootcamp, and when looking into all the coding schools in Toronto, HackerYou really stood out. Their curriculum is finely tuned for front-end developer, and because of this students will become strong in their skillset and have a strong foundation and understanding of front-end development.
The instructors at HackerYou work hard to make sure that every student leaves HackerYou with similar skill levels. They will take the time required for each individual student and make sure that not a single person gets left behind. They are such lovely, positive, and passionate educators - who want to see people succeed in the industry.
Once you complete the bootcamp, HackerYou does an excellent job training you to find a job. They work with you until you are employed, and make sure not to leave you feeling lost or not sure of what you should be doing next. There is always a clear path.
What I didn't expect, and what has been invaluable since graduating, is the alumni community involved with HackerYou. Even during the bootcamp the alumni are eager to help you succeed. After the bootcamp, that doesn't change. Once you are part of HackerYou, you are part of an amazing supportive community that just wants to see everyone succeed. The community is lively, helpful, and passionate about mentorship. -
Mandy T
Amazing Experience! Best Tech School in Canada!
Read more Read less of Mandy T's review
I took the very first Hacker You bootcamp and I cannot recommend this school any higher! The people are all amazing and so supportive. From the Hacker You staff, instructors, mentors, and alumni, everyone is there to help and support you throughout your journey into your new career. Even your fellow students have been well vetted and are all amazing people.
If you're looking to make a career change into the exciting world of Tech - this is the only school you should be considering. You will not regret going here and you will find employment upon your graduation. I have been continuously employed since the day I finished Hacker You and have recruiters consistently contacting me for the last 3 years as well.
-
Anna
Best Decision I Ever Made
Read more Read less of Anna's review
HackerYou changed my life in such an incredible way. I came from a non-tech background (English Lit) and I can say with absolutely certainty that I was encouraged, challenged and taught so well that I was able to sign my contract with a company working as a developer while I was still in the bootcamp. I took the bootcamp in 2015 and have been working as a developer for 2 years.
It's not just that they teach you the skills but they teach you how to think about coding so that you can find your way in the real working world afterwards. Plus, the slack community is always there to answer your additional questions should you have them.
It's not just about the course, it's also about the community. The alumni who are always around to help with questions really makes the place stand apart from all the other bootcamps. Everyone from my cohort found a job and I still spend so much time with friends that I made while I was there. If you are considering taking a bootcamp, don't hesitate anymore. This is the place! -
Samantha
Bootcamp
Read more Read less of Samantha's review
I don't think I could possibly say enough great things about HackerYou - the programs, instructors, community and support far surpassed every expectation I had.
I initally took the part-time web development course, but after night one knew I would be applying to take the bootcamp and it was the best possible decision I think I've ever made. I was offered a job as a developer before even finishing the course based largely on the reputation HackerYou has made for itself within the development community. While it's hard work the instructors are always there for you, as are all of the past cohorts, and your own classmates. Everyone is rooting for you before, during and after the bootcamp, which I believe lends to both the school and the students success.
I have a new group of friends and colleagues, a sense of community and pride for that community, and have tripled my salary since completion of the bootcamp. If you're considering HackerYou - just jump, you won't regret it! -
Alex Coleman
Great Course to build a Foundation
Read more Read less of Alex Coleman's review
The course is good. The instructor I had in 2016 (Wes Bos) is very knowledgable and an all-around nice guy. He has a good flow to the course with lots of code-alongs, examples, etc. The mentors that I had are also very helpful and know their stuff. Classroom size was around 30. The facilities at HY are nice as well.
While the course alone won’t make you a pro, it gives you a great learning base to start with, which gives you the ability to feel confident in moving forward on your own. As a freelancer, I’ve been applying it to WordPress based solutions (the WP REST API, leveraging browser storage and cookies for a sort-of temporary “shopping cart”, accessing APIs etc), and having fun with it by writing Twitterbots using nodeJS.
I decided to take this course plus the p/t WordPress course (also in 2016) as the evenings really fit my schedule.
-
Robyn
HackerYou took me to the next level
Read more Read less of Robyn's review
HackerYou is one of the best investments I have ever made. I started out modifying WordPress themes and felt like I reached a plateau with my learning but didn't want to go back to University again because I felt the investment wasn't worth the reward and still had about 30k in student loans that I needed to pay off.
After taking the HTML/CSS and Javascript/jQuery workshops I decided to dive in head first. One late night I applied to do the HackerYou 9 week full time front end development bootcamp. I was part of the first cohort through the program and it was the best investment I ever made. From that point I have gone on to work with big and small companies ranging from MetaLab Design to Apple. All of that came with a crazy amount of hard work but I have also attended three more part time programs through HackerYou including the Design Course, Ruby on Rails course, and now I am taking the Full Stack course. Since January 2014 (now Sept 2016), I have seen a significant increase in my salary, overall day to day happiness and continue to achieve many of my personal goals.
HackerYou also gave me the tools and skills I needed to become a maker in place of a consumer. The instructors are supportive and the curriculum is constantly changing to keep up with the latest technologies. If you're looking for a career change I highly recommend HackerYou.
-
Anonymous
Front-end Dev bootcamp
Read more Read less of Anonymous's review
9-week front-end development boot camp in Toronto that provides a good foundation for those interested in front-end development as a career. Excellent instructors and a great intro to development. Expect a large time commitment over the course of these 9 weeks. Lots of in-class exercises, group work and portfolio projects. Highly recommended for individuals seeking to enter front-end development who don't want to spend the time and money on full-stack programs.
-
Anonymous
Great way to brush up coding skills!
Loved the code along exercises in class and found the environment welcoming for asking questions and getting feedback on activities.
Wasn't always able to complete the homework assignments in the time allotted, but felt supported by the instructor and TA. -
Anonymous
Amazing, no regrets
Read more Read less of Anonymous's review
I recently completed the Immersive Web Development Bootcamp (mine was 9 weeks but it has since moved to 12 weeks) after completing both the Web Development and JavaScript Juno courses. I would have never imagined that I would be in this position seven months ago, but taking a chance on myself was the best decision. Juno gave me the foundation I needed to enter the tech job market and the confidence to speak on my acquired skills. Plus, I gained a super supportive network along the way! -
Anonymous
Data Analytics Bootcamp
Their main focus is to get money from you as soon as they can. They also try too get you into the course that you don't need. Also false advertisement as well for their Data bootcamp. Beware.Heather Payne of Juno College of Technology
CEO & Founder
Oct 13, 2021
Hi there, we’re so sorry to hear about your experience. Some of our beginner courses are the first step in our Career Pathways, which are a proven series of steps that include courses and Bootcamps to set students up for success in their career change. That being said, we’re always looking for ways to improve our messaging so that students have all the information they need before they make the decision to learn at Juno. Your feedback will help inform how we communicate with students moving forward. If you have any additional feedback or questions, we’d love to help - please get in touch with us directly at info@junocollege.com. -
Anonymous
Amazing experience!
I took the part-time Web Development course online, which was quite convenient. The instructor, mentors, and my entire learning experience were absolutely great! I’d highly recommend taking courses through Juno for anyone that’s interested in learning coding! -
Anonymous
SOLID
Read more Read less of Anonymous's review
Steady pace of instruction from the start, enthusiastic instructor and supportive mentors. Together this made the course completely engaging, esp. for someone who really did not fully understand what they had signed up for.
I completed the course confident and curious with what I learnt to proceed on to LEARN MORE!
Office hours were available for help on a regular basis, I wish I had used them more early on. I would have like more varied times for the office hours towards the end once we were working on our final project.
I found the class to be accessible and welcoming. Best choice I have made in a long time, thank you! -
Anonymous
Web Development program
The class was well organised and taught by a very knowledgeable and talented instructor. -
Anonymous
HackerYou Web Development Fundamentals
Read more Read less of Anonymous's review
The Part-Time Web Dev course was a great intro to web development. I came in knowing very little and am leaving with a fully-formed website and so many new skills. I'm glad to hear it's now going to be an 8-week course instead of the 12 weeks - it was a bit long and I felt we could've covered the important info in 8 weeks.
My classmates were at various different levels of knowledge and practice in web development, and I felt the class catered to everyone, at all levels. It was not intimidating coming in knowing nothing even though some of my classmates were fairly advanced.
And finally, Dana was an amazing instructor and I think I would've had a very different experience had I had a different instructor. She is an incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, patient and definitely fun teacher.
Also big shout-out to Joey and Christina who were also amazing mentors.
Thank you HackerYou and Dana for this experience! -
Anonymous
Part-Time Web Development
Read more Read less of Anonymous's review
HackerYou definitely accepts all students from different academic backgrounds. It doesn't matter what you studied previously, the curriculum is structured to build your skills and create a solid foundation in web development. The pace of the course allows you absorb the knowledge each week and if you get stuck, you have teaching assistants to help you out. The awesome part is that you don't have to wait until the next class to get help on an issue you ran into outside of class. The teaching assistants are available through the slack channel and will try to respond back to you as soon as possible.
Whether it's to gain personal knowledge in the field or if you're looking to transition into a new career. Hackeryou is a great place to begin your journey and would definitely recommend this course for anyone who has an interest in web development. -
Anonymous
Front End Development Bootcamp
Read more Read less of Anonymous's review
Great school! Their purpose is to make you job ready in 9 weeks, and they do a exceptional job. I made a career switch from a completely unrelated field within one year, but it could have been 6 months had I gone to this school earlier. They teach you what you need to know then help you get a job, although the job offers and knowledge from the course is directly correlated with how much effort you put into learning and job seeking.
Absolutely love the management within the school, the curriculum is very good and teaches what you need to know for a job in the field, they have a nice building and great location, and the atmosphere within the school is very warm and friendly. There was one instructor that I felt didn't understand the code as much as others, but that is my only qualm.
I chose this school due to the programs focus on the front end, lower cost, opportunity for scholarship, and because the CEO is an awesome person. Highly recommended! -
Anonymous
Part time Wed dev course 2017
Read more Read less of Anonymous's review
I took the part time web dev course. It spanned 12 weeks and they flew by!
The community ie Mentors and other students are extremely helpful and are an amazing resource. The flow and direction of the course was extremely well thought out and helped me gain enough skill and confidence to enter into the full time web dev course.
Take this course if you are new to coding and want to up your skills or create them!
-
Anonymous
One of my best decisions
Enrolling at HackerYou was one of my best decisions. I was able to learn a new set of skills from great instructors, find a full-time job, and join a great community. I would highly recommend it to anybody who wants to get into web development.