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In addition to Code Academy, there's Dev Bootcamp in SV, whose first session is starting this spring. While it's not directly associated with a particular comp

by doktrin 15y ago

In addition to Code Academy, there's Dev Bootcamp in SV, whose first session is starting this spring. While it's not directly associated with a particular company, the organizers do promise recruiting opportunities upon completion. Count me among those who are trying to break into the industry without the proper educational background. It's been a fun, yet often frustrating experience (full time job, lack of time, etc.). I was actually just speaking to a family member and bemoaning the lack of such programs in the DC area. Very glad to see this opportunity arise, and I certainly have my fingers crossed.

gabaix 15y ago
Any link on Dev Bootcamp in SV?
- doktrin 15y ago
  Certainly. I 'think' the deadline for their first session application has passed, but doesn't hurt to check it out. The founder is quite active here on HN : http://devbootcamp.com/ http://devbootcamp.com/
yangtheman 15y ago
I would strongly urge everyone to look at Dev Bootcamp very carefully. Someone from there posted on SF Ruby Meetup mailing list, asking for someone to help out with the training (for free) while the program charges pretty large amount of cash to students. The worse was how the person wrote the message - about how it would be giving back to community, etc. while they themselves would be making handsome money and/or profit. Just be careful before you sign up.
- doktrin 15y ago
  Interesting. That certainly is cause for caution. Their tuition, afaik, is the same as Code Academy (~$6,000) - so not exactly a trivial expense.
- dcalhoun 15y ago
  I will have to disagree with you here. The program charges the same rate as the Code Academy school and what's more, you don't have to pay up front (unlike CA), but can choose to pay in installments over two or five years. Furthermore, if you let them find you a job upon graduation, they will use their recruitment fee to refund you the cost of your tuition. This suggests to me that they are certainly not just out to make a quick buck. It remains to be seen whether the program will create employable graduates, and a level of skepticism is healthy in any situation, but I think your characterization of the program may be a bit pessimistic.

by doktrin 15y ago

gabaix 15y ago

Any link on Dev Bootcamp in SV?

doktrin 15y ago
Certainly. I 'think' the deadline for their first session application has passed, but doesn't hurt to check it out. The founder is quite active here on HN : http://devbootcamp.com/ http://devbootcamp.com/

yangtheman 15y ago

I would strongly urge everyone to look at Dev Bootcamp very carefully. Someone from there posted on SF Ruby Meetup mailing list, asking for someone to help out with the training (for free) while the program charges pretty large amount of cash to students. The worse was how the person wrote the message - about how it would be giving back to community, etc. while they themselves would be making handsome money and/or profit. Just be careful before you sign up.

doktrin 15y ago
Interesting. That certainly is cause for caution. Their tuition, afaik, is the same as Code Academy (~$6,000) - so not exactly a trivial expense.
dcalhoun 15y ago
I will have to disagree with you here. The program charges the same rate as the Code Academy school and what's more, you don't have to pay up front (unlike CA), but can choose to pay in installments over two or five years. Furthermore, if you let them find you a job upon graduation, they will use their recruitment fee to refund you the cost of your tuition. This suggests to me that they are certainly not just out to make a quick buck. It remains to be seen whether the program will create employable graduates, and a level of skepticism is healthy in any situation, but I think your characterization of the program may be a bit pessimistic.