Wednesday we graduated 19 very talented developers that will go off to their first career in tech; one of which has already secured a position as a Software Development Engineer. We can't wait to see where their careers take them. They completed 6 very challenging months to secure the technical skills needed to be successful, and it's always amazing to see the personal and professional growth of each individual as well as the bond each cohort has. This group was no exception, and we loved the additional sense of community they brought with them. From students bringing in baked goods and hosting movie nights, to making sure the entire campus is included in social events and has a place to spend the holidays, everyone feels included. It's truly a community full of genuine individuals, and the camaraderie and sincere support everyone has for each other is lovely to experience.
This group represents 7 women and 12 men, and the Latinx and LBGTQ community. Previous careers they’ve had collectively include: technical writer, classical trumpet player, server, graphic designers, postal carrier, computer engineer, open-source cyber-crime investigator, textile designer and more. They’re all bright, curious and committed. They’re going to make amazing team members at the organizations they go to work for too.
Last week, they finished their final group projects where they were tasked to build a FullStack JavaScript App using React, Redux, React Hooks, MongoDB, Express, NodeJS and more in a one week team sprint. After their presentations, with a packed house from the tech community plus friends and family, we held our annual holiday party. You can see all of the deployed and Github sites here, and how incredible their outcomes are. Some went above and beyond harnessing new technologies they didn’t learn in our program.
They are now ready to formally enter the tech community to contribute within the great companies in our city. Our grads traditionally get hired as software developers or engineers, and go on to rewarding careers. If you have any questions, or want to learn more about our graduates, email our Career Services Director, Shannon Rasimas.
If you’d like to learn more about our program and enroll in an upcoming cohort, reach out to our School Director, Megan Nelson, or drop into our space any Thursday at 12:30PM for an Open House.