Still have questions?

No. Only Associates who started the program in 2024 and who are in good academic standing at the beginning of Module 3 can participate in the 2025 portion of the course.

First search your email for messages from [email protected] received between February 1 and March 31, 2024. If you still can’t find it, send a message to [email protected] to request a new copy be sent to you.

The program will span 52 weeks, starting on April 1, 2024 and concluding on April 7, 2025.

Everything for the Amazon Career Choice program will be virtual/online.

Currently, there is one program scheduled, launching April 2024. You can choose from a M/W, T/Th, or Saturday option.

The short answer is “no”.

…but it’s always a good sign if somebody has made some strides towards learning the craft on their own. A lot of our students start teaching themselves online and decide to take the next steps with our program. What we really care about is your natural aptitude because when we have the right raw materials, we can make a great programmer.

Yes, every student who enrolls will need to ensure they have access to a laptop and internet for the duration of the program.

In order to be eligible for this program, you must have two full years of your education benefits available to you. You will submit the first payment request in March, 2024 before the program begins for the full amount of your 2024 tuition benefit. You will also submit a second payment request in January 2025 for the full amount of your 2025 benefit.

Residents of the United States who are eligible to work in the U.S. and who are at least 18 years of age may apply. However, please note that where you wish to work should inform whether or not Tech Elevator is the best choice for you. We have connections with remote employers across the country, but our strongest hiring partner relationships are in Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Delaware.

At this time, Tech Elevator is only able to consider applications from individuals residing in the continental United States.

To be considered for this cohort, you must meet all of Amazon’s requirements to be eligible for Career Choice. Additionally, you must meet the following:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Reside within the United States
• Have a laptop and internet access

Yes, you may apply to a future Amazon Career Choice cohort.

No! There is no need to study for the aptitude test as it does not include any coding questions. Just have a piece of paper and a pencil handy, minimize distractions, and do your best!

Yes! Tech Elevator staff (and classmates) will be available to support your independent study and will offer opportunities for assistance regularly throughout your cohort.

There will be academic performance benchmarks for each module, including exercises and an end-of-module summative assessment. Passing a module is based on a combination of exercise completion and your assessment score.

The Amazon Career Choice Pathway Program will include independent  work—including reading assignments, videos and quizzes. We will also provide Pathway Panel sessions including: Alumni Panel, Lessons I Learned in Tech, and employer showcases.

No, once a student has enrolled, they must remain in that section for the entirety of the program. You will be allowed to indicate your preference, but Tech Elevator will make the final determination about which section you will be admitted to.

You must initiate your payment request AND payment by Day 1 of the cohort.

No, there is no deposit required.

You will need to notify the Director of Enterprise Accounts, Meredith Hendershott, in writing of your withdrawal.

No refunds will be given after the two week grace period.

You will need to work with your Amazon team to make any needed changes.

You need to have the entire amount available to you to enroll in the program at this time.

Yes it does, no additional payments or fees are required.

Please reference the Amazon Career Choice portal for details.

Stay tuned for details regarding future cohorts!

The will be no class from 11/11/2024 to 1/12/2025.

Classes will be held on Eastern Standard Time.

• Applications Open: Jan 2, 2024
• Applications Close: March 4, 2024
• Payment Requests deadline: March 30, 2024
• Prework Due: March 30, 2024

You will need to ensure you have access to a laptop for the duration of the program. Please find the required specifications here.

You will need to ensure you have access to reliable internet for the duration of the program.

Find the minimum computer specifications for the Amazon Career Choice program here.

If you still have questions that haven’t been answered by the info session and FAQs, reach out to [email protected] and include “Amazon Career Choice” in the subject line. You can also call 877-606-3203 x 41 to reach the Tech Elevator Amazon Career Choice voicemail box. Leave a message and we’ll get back to you within 2 business days.

You’ll be notified in 7-10 business days whether or not you’ve been accepted.

If you need a sign language interpreter, please let Amazon know by March 1, 2024, and they can help you identify resources.

The status of all payment requests will show as “Pending School Review” until the end of the drop period, two weeks after the beginning of class. If you withdraw from the course before the end of the drop period, your payment request will be denied and the balance of your Career Choice funds will be available to you again. Students who are still enrolled after the end of the drop period will have their payments approved at that time.

You will either be assigned to a section that meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Eastern, or to a section that meets on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). We previously offered a Tuesday/Thursday section, but we have removed that option due to lack of interest from applicants.

No. Career Choice benefits can only be used for Career Choice cohorts.

The timing of our next Career Choice cohort is still to be determined. Fill out the interest form, and we’ll send you more information when it becomes available.

The program will span 14 weeks, starting on March 20, 2023 and concluding on June 23, 2023.

No, since the program is full-time, you will need to step away from your current role to focus on becoming a Software Developer for AutoZone.

The coding bootcamp (Java) requires 0 prior coding experience! We do, however, select candidates based on problem-solving ability using our Aptitude Test. Related to equipment, every student who enrolls will need to ensure they have access to a laptop and internet for the duration of the program.

This program is available for AutoZoners in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas and Memphis markets. Employees at the Terrell and Lexington distribution centers are also eligible to apply. Instruction will be given virtually, however, AutoZoners will learn alongside their peers at their nearest regional office location.

There will be an in-person portion in Memphis during the final week of the bootcamp (week 14)—during which students will present their Capstone Presentations and attend an in-person graduation ceremony.

Upon graduation, you will become a member of AutoZone’s IT team—either as a Software Developer, Analyst, etc.

What you get out of this program is directly related to what you put in, and we’re very proud of our student outcomes! We provide 365 days of career search support post graduation to ensure your success in landing your next great tech role.

Over 800 companies and counting have made offers to Tech Elevator graduates. We work with top employers in a variety of industries, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, and everything in between. Check out some of the employers in our hiring network.

We offer 30+ career sessions and hours of 1-on-1 career coaching through our Pathway Program™. Our expert coaches will help you develop your soft skills so that you feel confident and ready to land a meaningful job in tech. Career sessions include: elevator pitch practice, CliftonStrengths assessments, resume review, 4 weeks of interview prep, how to build your professional network and more. Check out some of our career support offerings.

Learning how to code is one part of your development, but digging deeper to discover your natural strengths and passions will help you become a well-rounded candidate for your ideal job.

We use tools like CliftonStrengths to determine your top strengths and how you can use them during your job search.

Our number one goal is to make sure this program is the right fit for our students. Accelerated learning isn’t for everyone, and every situation is different so it’s important to do your research and make the best decision for you.

Here are a few ways to help determine if it’s a fit:

1. Read our reviews on Course Report or Career Karma

2. Attend a Virtual Open House to get program details

3. Take the aptitude test to see if you have what it takes to be a coder

4. Check out a free learn to code or career session to see if you enjoy coding

Our instructors have decades of experience programming applications and mentoring junior developers. Our career coaches help connect you to the right career opportunities through the Pathway Program™.

Whether you’re changing careers, just beginning one, or adding onto an existing skill set, we help kick-start your career in tech.

Great. Take our quick aptitude test, then, once you pass the Aptitude test you will be invited to apply to the program. Of course, you can always contact us with questions.

For more financing-specific FAQs, check out our Financing FAQs.

It’s certainly true that the tech job market is competitive. But job seekers with the necessary training in both the hard and soft skills required of the market are in great shape to find a job in this market and for the decade to come. According to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Lightcast, in the next ten years, the tech workforce will grow twice as fast as the overall U.S. workforce. The replacement rate for tech occupations during the 2024-2034 period is expected to average about 6% annually, or approximately 350,000 workers yearly, totaling several million through 2034.

You will start by learning the Java programming language. By the time you graduate, you will be able to create dynamic, database-backed web applications. This will give you the foundational skills to hit the ground running as a junior web application developer.

Specific technologies you will learn include:

• Java
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• SQL

You can view our school catalog for more information.

Our instructors are industry professionals with an average of 20 years working as software developers. They’re passionate about helping students start their careers in tech, and are invested in their success. Stop by an Open House to meet an instructor.

Learn more about our instructors in this video.

Most mornings consist of lectures and learning. After we break for lunch, you get to test your skills with hands-on practice. This could consist of group work, headphones-on solo work, tutoring sessions or pairing programming assignments.

The best way to learn is to do, so you’ll literally be coding from day one.

Once you’ve been accepted into Tech Elevator, we’ll be reaching out to you for best ways to prepare with exercises recommended by our instructors. In the meantime, Stanford’s Computer Science 101 is a great place to start. It’s free and can be accessed here.

In addition to your instructor in the classroom, each cohort has dedicated instructors who support extra work outside of the classroom. That means you can schedule tutoring sessions as much as you need to, ensuring you’re understanding concepts and implementing coding.

Remember, your cohort lead and instructors have a pretty good pulse on how you’re keeping up and will work with you if you feel like you’re getting behind or struggling in any way.

• We offer support M-F 8am – Midnight and weekend support from 8am – 9pm (Eastern time).
• This is done through the same ticketing system used by all remote students during their cohorts.

It is highly recommended that you complete prework, as it is a proven indicator of success later in the program. If you are not able to complete your prework, be sure to connect with us to develop an action plan for your personal success!

Can you tell us why you’re looking to push your enrollment to a later start date? We can help you to do that, but we’ll need to connect you with an Admissions representative to go over details.

• The Prework is broken down into four sections:
  • Algorithms:  You’ll work on problem-solving abilities by documenting everyday processes
  • Programming: You’ll learn how to write program code using JavaScript.
  • Software development tools: You’ll work with tools that software developers use regularly.
  • Preparing for the bootcamp: You’ll discover which resources and strategies can help you be successful in the bootcamp before it starts.

We ask that Students set aside 35-45 hours to complete this work in advance of their cohort start date. Be sure to get started as soon as possible!

No previous coding experience is required.  Our prework is designed to step you through new concepts and ideas so that when you start the bootcamp, you are prepared.

First off, congratulations!  Our prework is extensive and you have done a great job completing it.  If you feel you would like to dig a little deeper into a particular area covered in the prework, you can reach out to our Prework Academic Fellow, who can give you other work to help you build your confidence even more.

If you have questions about the prework itself, you can reach out to our Academic Fellow staff through our prework Slack channel.  If you post a question in the Slack channel, you will either receive an answer from them, or one of your fellow prework teammates might help out.  It’s a great place to get to know some of your fellow classmates and start building the Tech Elevator community.

Our instructors are industry professionals with an average of 20 years working as software developers. They’re passionate about helping students start their careers in tech, and are invested in their success. Stop by an Open House to meet an instructor.

Learn more about our instructors in this video.

Most mornings consist of lectures and learning. After we break for lunch, you get to test your skills with hands-on practice. This could consist of group work, headphones-on solo work, tutoring sessions or pairing programming assignments.

The best way to learn is to do, so you’ll literally be coding from day one.

Once you’ve been accepted into Tech Elevator, we’ll be reaching out to you for best ways to prepare with exercises recommended by our instructors. In the meantime, Stanford’s Computer Science 101 is a great place to start. It’s free and can be accessed here.

In addition to your instructor in the classroom, each cohort has dedicated instructors who support extra work outside of the classroom. That means you can schedule tutoring sessions as much as you need to, ensuring you’re understanding concepts and implementing coding.

Remember, your cohort lead and instructors have a pretty good pulse on how you’re keeping up and will work with you if you feel like you’re getting behind or struggling in any way.

We founded Tech Elevator as a demand-driven program designed to get you into a great career in programming. Java is widely used in software development, with a consistently large number of job openings in a variety of industries worldwide.

The Java programming language is an excellent foundation which can act as a springboard to other languages you learn as you continue to build your career.

You will start by learning the Java programming language. By the time you graduate, you will be able to create dynamic, database-backed web applications. This will give you the foundational skills to hit the ground running as a junior web application developer.

Specific technologies you will learn include:

• Java
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• SQL

You can view our school catalog for more information.

• We offer support M-F 8am – Midnight and weekend support from 8am – 9pm (Eastern time).
• This is done through the same ticketing system used by all remote students during their cohorts.

It is highly recommended that you complete prework, as it is a proven indicator of success later in the program. If you are not able to complete your prework, be sure to connect with us to develop an action plan for your personal success!

Can you tell us why you’re looking to push your enrollment to a later start date? We can help you to do that, but we’ll need to connect you with an Admissions representative to go over details.

• The Prework is broken down into four sections:
  • Algorithms:  You’ll work on problem-solving abilities by documenting everyday processes
  • Programming: You’ll learn how to write program code using JavaScript.
  • Software development tools: You’ll work with tools that software developers use regularly.
  • Preparing for the bootcamp: You’ll discover which resources and strategies can help you be successful in the bootcamp before it starts.

We ask that Students set aside 35-45 hours to complete this work in advance of their cohort start date. Be sure to get started as soon as possible!

No previous coding experience is required.  Our prework is designed to step you through new concepts and ideas so that when you start the bootcamp, you are prepared.

First off, congratulations!  Our prework is extensive and you have done a great job completing it.  If you feel you would like to dig a little deeper into a particular area covered in the prework, you can reach out to our Prework Academic Fellow, who can give you other work to help you build your confidence even more.

If you have questions about the prework itself, you can reach out to our Academic Fellow staff through our prework Slack channel.  If you post a question in the Slack channel, you will either receive an answer from them, or one of your fellow prework teammates might help out.  It’s a great place to get to know some of your fellow classmates and start building the Tech Elevator community.

For National Live Remote programs, every student who enrolls will need to ensure they have access to a laptop and internet for the duration of the program.

For students enrolled in a program at our physical campus locations, a computer will be provided on loan by Tech Elevator for the duration of the enrolled program.

Find the minimum computer specifications document for the National Live Remote programs here.

Tuition is $16,500 which includes 800+ hours of coding and 50-75 hours of personalized career coaching. In order to secure your seat in class, there is an enrollment fee of $125 ($100 if you live in the state of Indiana) that’s due no later than two weeks after being accepted.

Newly enrolled students are required to establish their financing method and provide proof of financing within 14 days of enrollment to the bootcamp.

If you are utilizing one of our loan options, your chosen financing partner will update you on the status of your application through the partner portal.

Ready to confirm your financing method? Please email [email protected] with any of the following.

If you are financing your tuition through a third-party lender:

• Tech Elevator will monitor the progress of your application directly through the lender’s portal. Simply email us to let us know you have applied for a loan and include which lender you are applying with.

If you are paying out of pocket:

• Completed electronic withdrawal (ACH) Form – request this via email at [email protected]
• If paying by card, a scheduled Card Payment appointment.

If using other unique payment methods such as local grants, scholarships or Veteran Education Benefits:

• GI Bill ® Certificate of Eligibility
• For state or local grants and workforce funding, an approval letter from a caseworker is required.

If you need help, set up a time to chat with an Admissions & Financing Specialist here!

Any of the following are considered acceptable when providing proof of financing:

If you are financing your tuition through a third-party lender, Tech Elevator will monitor the progress of your application. You are not required to submit any documentation yourself.

If you are paying out of pocket:

• Completed electronic withdrawal (ACH) Form – request this via email at [email protected]
• If paying by card, a scheduled Card Payment appointment.

If using other unique payment methods such as local grants, scholarships or Veteran Education Benefits:

• GI Bill ® Certificate of Eligibility
• For state or local grants and workforce funding, an approval letter from a caseworker is required.

Proof of financing is due within 14 days of enrolling, and your seat is not secured until this requirement is met.

Ready to confirm your financing method?
Please email [email protected] or set up a time to chat with an Admissions & Financing Specialist here!

Please email [email protected] or set up a time to chat with an Admissions & Financing Specialist here!

If you have not started the process to secure financing, click the links below to explore your options. We partnered with leading financing partners to support our students for both tuition and cost of living. Please note that your chosen financing partner will update you on the status of your application through the partner portal.

Contact us via email or schedule a call to chat with our Admissions and Financing Specialists with any questions.

• We’re proud to offer Represent Tech Scholarships to historically underrepresented groups creating greater accessibility to careers in technology. This covers a majority of tuition costs at $13,175 and is awarded to five applicants every quarter.
• In partnership with local workforce development boards, Tech Elevator is an Eligible Training Provider in the states of Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania underneath the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, which authorizes and funds employment and training programs in the United States.

Full-Time Students – $16,500 (2 payments)

1. Half upfront ($8,250)
2. Second half at 8 Weeks ($8,250)

Review School Catalog for up-to-date breakdowns

Acceptable Payment Options:

• Sallie Mae & Ascent to finance student loans
• Payment Protection Loans (PPLs) made available by Clasp
• Local grants to support your education
• Represent Tech Scholarship 
• State vocational rehabilitation agencies offer financing opportunities

If you’re a veteran, you could qualify for GI Bill benefits to help pay for tuition.

Part-Time Students – $16,500 (3 payments)

1. 33% Upfront ($5,500)
2. 33% Week 10 ($5,500)
3. 33% Week 20 ($5,500)

Review School Catalog for up-to-date breakdowns

Acceptable Payment Options:

• Sallie Mae & Ascent to finance student loans
• Payment Protection Loans (PPLs) made available by Clasp
• Local grants to support your education
• Represent Tech Scholarship 
• State vocational rehabilitation agencies offer financing opportunities

Tech Elevator requires a registration fee of $125 to secure your seat ($100 if you live in the state of Indiana). The Enrollment Agreement may be canceled within five (5) calendar days after the date of signing provided that the school is notified of the cancellation in writing. If such cancellation is made, the school will promptly refund no later than thirty (30) days after cancellation. See our School Catalog for any additional state-specific refund policies.

• We’re proud to offer Represent Tech Scholarships to historically underrepresented groups creating greater accessibility to careers in technology. This covers a majority of tuition costs at $13,175 and is awarded to five applicants every quarter.

• State vocational rehabilitation agencies offer personalized services to help individuals with disabilities meet their employment needs, including financing opportunities and access to reasonable accommodations.

Tech Elevator is not currently federally funded but we are a preferred partner with both Sallie Mae and Ascent. These student loan providers also offer living expense stipends in addition to the cost of tuition which can help students pay bills while studying full time. Students are also welcome to use private loans depending on what’s best for you.

Newly enrolled students are required to establish their financing method and provide proof of financing within 14 days of enrollment to the bootcamp. If you are utilizing one of our loan options, your chosen financing partner will update you on the status of your application through the partner portal.

Through a Payment Protection Loan (PPL), focus on class, not cost. Don’t pay until you leave your program.

This financing option allows you to pay back your funding in fixed monthly installments for a fixed period of time after you leave the program and are earning at least the minimum income threshold.

See PPL details here.

During each cohort, we offer 30+ career sessions and hours of 1-on-1 career coaching through our Pathway Program™. Our expert coaches will help you develop your soft skills so that you feel confident and ready to land a meaningful job in tech. Career sessions include: elevator pitch practice, CliftonStrengths assessments, resume review, 4 weeks of interview prep, how to build your professional network and more. In-depth and comprehensive, Pathway Program™ is at the heart of our 88% job placement outcomes.

After graduation, you’ll receive 365 days of support from our alumni success team and have lifetime access to connect with our growing alumni network – your permanent support system and already included in the cost of tuition.

If you’re thinking about withdrawing from the program before your cohort start date, your financing can be transferred to a later cohort date that works better for your schedule or refunded.

Refunds requested after starting the bootcamp are typically prorated based on your last day in the program. You can read more about our policy here in Tech Elevator’s School Catalog.

We understand that life happens and we do our best to accommodate. Students may push to a later cohort for any reason. A student can only push two times from their initial enrolled cohort, with a maximum extension of 180 days.

Tech Elevator is not an accredited institution and therefore is not required to disburse 1098-T forms. You can request a transcript or invoice if that is helpful for purposes of taxes.

While it is recommended you research potential financing options after you apply to Tech Elevator, students should not apply for a loan until they have been accepted and enrolled in a Tech Elevator cohort.

Our two most popular loan providers are Sallie Mae and Ascent. Applications for loans from Sallie Mae and Ascent can be completed and approved within 30 minutes if you do not use a cosigner. If you apply for a loan with a cosigner, it may extend the approval process by a few weeks. Please touch base with the loan provider on estimated times for approval with a cosigner as it may vary.

The application for Sallie Mae opens 300 days prior to the start of the cohort, while the application for Ascent opens 90 days before the cohort starts. Please do not apply until you have been accepted into the program.

Full-Time Programs:

• $125 to hold your spot in class (once accepted) or $100 if you live in the state of Indiana (once accepted)
• Half of your tuition is due 7 days before the start of the enrolled program
• The other half of your tuition is due on day 1 of week 8 of the enrolled program

Part-Time Programs:

• $125 to hold your spot in class (once accepted) or $100 if you live in the state of Indiana (once accepted)
• One-third of your tuition is due 7 days before the start of the enrolled program
• One-third of your tuition is due on day 1 of week 11 of the enrolled program
• One-third of your tuition is due on day 1 of week 21 of the enrolled program

Sallie Mae: For students who receive loans from Sallie Mae, half of their tuition will be paid directly to Tech Elevator 10 days after the cohort begins and the other half will be paid the Wednesday of week 8. If you received additional funds for cost of living, those funds are included in the payments made to Tech Elevator. Upon receiving each of the payments, Tech Elevator will send you a check for your cost of living funds either in person at your campus or via mail. Each of the two cost of living disbursements will be 50% of the total amount.

Ascent: Total tuition for Ascent is paid 10 days after the cohort begins. If you received cost of living funds, Ascent will send those to you directly.

Sallie Mae: 800-4-SALLIE or online chat via their website or app.

Ascent: To contact Ascent directly, email [email protected]. To talk with your loan servicer, click here.

Tech Elevator works with a variety of lenders to provide financial products that meet the diverse needs of our students. Ascent and Sallie Mae, both of which offer co-signer loans, as well as a non-cosigner funding option—Payment Protection Loans (PPLs)*—made available through Clasp.

*Loans may be issued by Clasp Group, Inc., or FinWise Bank, a Utah-chartered bank, Member FDIC.

Newly enrolled students are required to establish their financing method and provide proof of financing within 14 days of enrollment to the bootcamp.

If you are utilizing one of our loan options, your chosen financing partner will update you on the status of your application through the partner portal.

Ready to confirm your financing method? Please email [email protected] with any of the following.

If you are financing your tuition through a third-party lender:

• Tech Elevator will monitor the progress of your application directly through the lender’s portal. Simply email us to let us know you have applied for a loan and include which lender you are applying with.

If you are paying out of pocket:

• Completed electronic withdrawal (ACH) Form – request this via email at [email protected]
• If paying by card, a scheduled Card Payment appointment.

If using other unique payment methods such as local grants, scholarships or Veteran Education Benefits:

• GI Bill ® Certificate of Eligibility
• For state or local grants and workforce funding, an approval letter from a caseworker is required.

If you need help, set up a time to chat with an Admissions & Financing Specialist here!

Any of the following are considered acceptable when providing proof of financing:

If you are financing your tuition through a third-party lender, Tech Elevator will monitor the progress of your application. You are not required to submit any documentation yourself.

If you are paying out of pocket:

• Completed electronic withdrawal (ACH) Form – request this via email at [email protected]
• If paying by card, a scheduled Card Payment appointment.

If using other unique payment methods such as local grants, scholarships or Veteran Education Benefits:

• GI Bill ® Certificate of Eligibility
• For state or local grants and workforce funding, an approval letter from a caseworker is required.

Proof of financing is due within 14 days of enrolling, and your seat is not secured until this requirement is met.

Ready to confirm your financing method?
Please email [email protected] or set up a time to chat with an Admissions & Financing Specialist here!

Please email [email protected] or set up a time to chat with an Admissions & Financing Specialist here!

If you have not started the process to secure financing, click the links below to explore your options. We partnered with leading financing partners to support our students for both tuition and cost of living. Please note that your chosen financing partner will update you on the status of your application through the partner portal.

Contact us via email or schedule a call to chat with our Admissions and Financing Specialists with any questions.

Newly enrolled students are required to establish their financing method and provide proof of financing within 14 days of enrollment to the bootcamp. If you are utilizing one of our loan options, your chosen financing partner will update you on the status of your application through the partner portal.

At this time, Tech Elevator is only able to consider applications from individuals residing in the continental United States.

Potential students residing in the United States but lacking U.S. citizenship should reach out to [email protected] to discuss enrollment options.

Tech Elevator’s Pathway Directors will follow up with you to collect feedback, answer questions, and help you coordinate the next steps with preferred candidates. Our teams can be involved in as much, or as little, of your team’s hiring process as you’d like.

It’s our pleasure to help you match with the candidates that best fit your job description. If this process does not align with your approach, we are happy to share resumes for independent review. Schedule a call with a member of the Partnerships team to determine what the best fit for you is!

Matchmaking is free to schedule and participate!

Not at all. Attending Matchmaking isn’t a commitment to hiring one of our students.

Based on the information you submit to our Pathway Directors, we’ll pair you with the students that best fit your needs for interviewing. From there, you will be able to filter down the candidates that you interview to those that fit your organization’s needs.

Our Matchmaking events are largely held virtually over zoom; however, if you are near one of our campuses, we’d be happy to host you on site as well!

To register for Matchmaking please fill out the registration from here.

No, you don’t need to do an Employer Showcase to participate in Matchmaking, but it is a great way to introduce your company to current students. If you’re interested in scheduling an Employer Showcase with Tech Elevator, visit our Employer Showcase Partnerships page.

• The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency states that a worker who is in a training or educational program approved by the Michigan Works! Agency can request a waiver to continue receiving unemployment benefits during training, even though they are not ‘available for and seeking full time work.’

• To be eligible, the representatives will want to see that:

  • You are collecting regular UI Benefits

  • Reasonable opportunities for employment in occupations which your experience is suited for do not exist in the locality where you are claiming benefits

  • The vocational training has been approved by the local Workforce Development Board

    • Tech Elevator is listed on Michigan’s official training provider list, Michigan Training Connect

  • You have the required aptitudes to complete the course

• From your local Michigan Works! Agency, request a copy of the Request for Approval of Vocational Training Course for Waiver of Unemployment Insurance Eligibility (Form DLEG-BWT 311-S)

• Complete Section A and return the form to the MWA worker to send to the Unemployment Insurance Office

• UI will evaluate the waiver request and approve or deny

• If approved, file Form UIA 1680, Certification of Participation in Approved Training by mail or fax, showing Tech Elevator’s approval of your participation.

• Certify eligibility every two weeks online through MiWAM

Our instructors are industry professionals with an average of 20 years working as software developers. They’re passionate about helping students start their careers in tech, and are invested in their success. Stop by an Open House to meet an instructor.

Learn more about our instructors in this video.

Most mornings consist of lectures and learning. After we break for lunch, you get to test your skills with hands-on practice. This could consist of group work, headphones-on solo work, tutoring sessions or pairing programming assignments.

The best way to learn is to do, so you’ll literally be coding from day one.

Once you’ve been accepted into Tech Elevator, we’ll be reaching out to you for best ways to prepare with exercises recommended by our instructors. In the meantime, Stanford’s Computer Science 101 is a great place to start. It’s free and can be accessed here.

In addition to your instructor in the classroom, each cohort has dedicated instructors who support extra work outside of the classroom. That means you can schedule tutoring sessions as much as you need to, ensuring you’re understanding concepts and implementing coding.

Remember, your cohort lead and instructors have a pretty good pulse on how you’re keeping up and will work with you if you feel like you’re getting behind or struggling in any way.

You will start by learning the Java programming language. By the time you graduate, you will be able to create dynamic, database-backed web applications. This will give you the foundational skills to hit the ground running as a junior web application developer.

Specific technologies you will learn include:

• Java
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• SQL

You can view our school catalog for more information.

• Ohio’s Unemployment Insurance Guide for Workers states that although individuals generally are not eligible for benefits while attending school full-time, you may be allowed to collect benefits while in school if you enroll in a training course approved by ODJFS and make satisfactory progress.

  • Tech Elevator is approved by ODJFS and is listed on their WIET list. 

• This exception applies to the requirement that you be ‘able and available for suitable work.’ In addition, you should make sure that you are otherwise eligible for UI benefits, outside of your student status (e.g. out of work by no fault of your own, ‘totally’ or ‘partially’ unemployed, etc.). Consult the UI Guide for Workers to make sure.

• At the time of applying for unemployment benefits, state that you are in school or that you are a student.

• Once you indicate that you are attending school, a fact-finding document will be generated by the unemployment office and sent to you.

• Send the form to your Tech Elevator Admissions Coordinator to complete, copy, and return to you.

• Return the form to the office of unemployment.

• When the completed form is sent back to the unemployment office, they will indicate whether you are considered available for work and are eligible for unemployment benefits (assuming you meet all other eligibility criteria).

Yes! Tech Elevator staff (and classmates) will be available to support your independent study and will offer opportunities for 1-on-1 sessions regularly throughout your cohort.

There will be academic performance benchmarks for each module, including weekly exercises due on Sunday and an end-of-module summative assessment. Passing a module is based on a combination of exercise completion and your assessment score.

The part-time Pathway Program will run parallel to your technical curriculum, and will include independent work—including reading assignments, videos and quizzes. We will also provide 1-on-1 career coaching for assignment feedback (ie. resume, LinkedIn development for example) and to help you develop your career strategy. You can request ad-hoc appointments as needed.

Tech Elevator can enroll students from anywhere in the United States except for residents of Washington D.C. or Maryland.

We understand that finding ways to pay for the program can be challenging. For that reason, we have partnered with leading financing partners to support our students both for tuition and cost of living with a variety of payment options that might be a good fit for your situation. These include student-friendly options to finance your bootcamp, scholarships, workforce grants and veteran’s benefits. Visit our tuition page for more information.

No, a student has to make a course selection and will be enrolled in that section for the 30-week program.

Nothing! Same program, just different time offerings. The review and paired programming sessions will be broken down into two days (ie. review on Monday & pair programming on Wednesday vs both back-to-back on Saturdays).

Disclaimer: Saturday offerings are not available for every part-time cohort. Check with your admissions advisor regarding upcoming schedules.

Tech Elevator cannot accept applicants from New Mexico, North Dakota or Nevada for its coding bootcamp programs at this time.

Both Tech Elevator and the Hack Reactor by Galvanize brand are part of Stride, Inc.  Tech Elevator and Galvanize are consolidating operations.

To submit an official application you must enroll in Tech Elevator. After enrollment, you will receive access to the application form along with post-enrollment financing information and other enrolled student resources. You must enroll as a student and apply for the scholarship by the Scholarship application deadline for the cohort you plan to attend in order to be considered. The business day following the deadline you’ll be invited to complete an asynchronous interview if your application meets the scholarship eligibility criteria.

The asynchronous interview uses a platform called Kira Talent to allow you to interview on your own time. We’ve recorded ourselves asking interview questions, and you will video record yourself as you answer. You will receive the invitation to interview the business day following the application deadline, and you’ll have about 6 days to complete it. (Exact time between deadlines may be affected by holidays.) You can interview at a time that is most convenient for you, so long as you do so by the deadline you are given in your interview invitation.

Carefully review the eligibility criteria provided in the scholarship terms and conditions. Final eligibility is based on the self identification you provide on the scholarship form.

Scholarship results will be provided roughly 2.5 weeks after the application deadline. The specific week when you can expect to receive an update on your award status is published alongside each deadline.

We have a limited number of scholarships to award, and it is a competitive selection process. Students who apply for a scholarship should also make other tuition financing arrangements while waiting for the scholarship selection results.

Unfortunately, if you enroll in a Tech Elevator course after the associated Represent Tech application deadline has passed, you will not be able to apply for a scholarship. Our admissions team can work with you to explore other financing or grant options that are right for you.

If you are not awarded a scholarship, you will need to make other arrangements to pay for your tuition. (Get more information or financing or grant options.) The scholarship decision does not affect your enrollment status.

Scholarship recipients have access to the same financing or grant options as all other students. If you expect to need to leverage any of those options to pay for your tuition (regardless of whether or not you receive a scholarship), you should begin applying as soon as possible upon enrollment. Your financing amount can be adjusted if you are awarded a scholarship.

We offer a suite of reskilling solutions at scaleable price points to meet your organizational needs. Speak with a team member today to explore your reskilling options.

Our curriculum covers a introduction to programming in Java, which leads into Relational Databases and Client Server Programming, followed by Web Application Devlopment. All the critical components to produce a code-ready, full-stack software engineer. Our curriculum, based on volume of needs, can be customized for dedicated cohorts to highlight specific concepts as needed by your organization. Speak with a team member for an overview of our current curriculum offerings.

We offer part-time and full-time programs. Part-time programs last 30 weeks and full-time programs last 14 weeks.

We have found our approach to be effective at producing skilled software engineers who can address and manage the same level of work and skill as those with traditional computer science degrees.

There is no limit on the number. Depending on which reskilling solution best suits your organization, you can reskill as few as one or two students and as many as 100+.

The best opportunity to meet with ready-to-hire candidates is by attending our matchmaking events. Click here to explore upcoming events!

Welcome! We offer several ways to partner and stay involved with fresh talent in your communities. Consider attending an employer showcase, registering for matchmaking or sponsoring a scholarship.

We’re specialists in incorporating workforce development initiatives inside organizations. If you’re looking to diversify your pipeline with internal candidates, we can help. Contact our team at [email protected] to learn more.

We offer both full-time and part-time options bootcamps.

The full-time, immersive program runs Monday – Friday for 14 weeks. Your days will run from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and will include lectures, working sessions, workshops and breakout group work. Some afternoons we’ll offer the option to for career talks after hours and mentoring opportunities. The lab is also yours to work in 24/7.

The part-time program is 30 weeks long and includes a mix of self-study, small-group programming projects and lecture from expert instructors. To cater to working adults, Monday-Friday includes independent student with Saturdays reserved for instructor-led reviews. Disclaimer: Saturday offerings are not available for every part-time cohort. Check with your admissions advisor regarding upcoming schedules.

We have campuses in Cleveland, OH and Columbus, OH.

We also offer National Live Remote campus options all over the country in cities across the United States with the same learn to code and career prep experience as our in-person program.

Classes vary based on language and time of year, but typically we have around 15-18 students per class. With additional instructors on staff, we have a ratio of 1 instructor to 12 students which means a lot of personal attention.

Campus Locations

• Cleveland
• Columbus

Online Bootamp
National Live Remote

For all current start dates, check out the Find my Bootcamp page.

Coding bootcamps are a unique form of education, and there’s a reason that we call them “bootcamps”: they’re intense periods of hard work designed to yield breakthrough progress and big payoffs on the other side. To be successful you have to be focused and dedicated.  We ask that all applicants for Tech Elevator’s full-time program be prepared to either take time off or step away fully from their jobs. Alternatively, we also offer a Part-Time Program that allows for students to learn at a more flexible pace.

For many it’s not hard to say goodbye to their current, unfulfilling job knowing that Tech Elevator will be their onramp to a new, satisfying career. If you love your company (but maybe not your role), consider talking to your employer about the program and how it can enhance your skill set for the job, or help them in other areas. Rather than lose you completely they may be willing to support you, sometimes with tuition support, sometimes with a leave of absence. It never hurts to ask!

Enrolling in a coding bootcamp is a big decision. To help narrow your options, we’ve built a framework to help people determine which bootcamp makes the most sense for them. The framework focuses on approaching how to choose a bootcamp, and provides questions to ask during your research. Access the free guide here, and download our free bootcamp comparison checklist.

The short answer is “no”.

…but it’s always a good sign if somebody has made some strides towards learning the craft on their own. A lot of our students start teaching themselves online and decide to take the next steps with our program. What we really care about is your natural aptitude because when we have the right raw materials, we can make a great programmer.

Take our quick aptitude test to see if you’re a good fit for the program.

For National Live Remote programs, every student who enrolls will need to ensure they have access to a laptop and internet for the duration of the program.

For students enrolled in a program at our physical campus locations, a computer will be provided on loan by Tech Elevator for the duration of the enrolled program.

Find the minimum computer specifications document for the National Live Remote programs here.

The bootcamp tuition is $16,500.

You have a few payment options including credit card and ACH banking information. Some students save up and pay all in one sum, while others break out payments. We’re happy to work with you on payment options that work for you.

For payment and financing options, visit our financing page.

For more financing-specific FAQs, check out our Financing FAQs.

Yes, we work with a variety of partner lenders. For more information, visit our financing page.

For more financing-specific FAQs, visit our Financing FAQs page.

Tech Elevator is an eligible training provider with the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, which authorizes & funds employment & training programs in the United States.

Based on your qualification criteria & Tech Elevator accepted enrollment, you may be eligible for WIOA financial assistance. Visit our financing page for local office information.

For more financing-specific FAQs, visit our Financing FAQs page.

Through the generous support of hiring partners, we offer scholarships throughout the year. Check out our scholarship opportunities.

Most federal student loans are eligible for at least one income-driven repayment plan. If your income is low enough, your payment could be as low as $0 per month. Check out this website for more information.

There are many great short-term rentals you can find through sites like Airbnb, Home Away and VRBO to name a few. We’ll work with you to help navigate housing options, neighborhoods and commute time.

Tech Elevator cannot accept applicants from New Mexico, North Dakota or Nevada for its coding bootcamp programs at this time.