How Bootcamp Support Can Help You Launch a Career in Coding
If you’re interested in a career in coding, bootcamps can offer an efficient, immersive path forward. At Tech Elevator, our coding bootcamps include built-in support during the program to help students prepare for (and launch) long-lasting careers.
Based on years of experience, we know that a combination of personalized career coaching, world-class instruction, hands-on assistance from academic fellows (teaching assistants), and peer support combine to create an environment that enhances the learning experience and improves career outcomes. When you’re learning alone, it’s more difficult to access the support you need.
“We believe in nurturing every facet of our students’ potential, and we’re dedicated to equipping them not only with the technical expertise needed to pursue a career in coding, but also with the essential career readiness skills vital for their professional journey,” said Rita Stall, our VP of Consumer Education.
In this post, we’ll break all of this down to demonstrate how a coding bootcamp can put you in a good position to launch the tech career you desire.
1. Career Coaching
Career coaches are a huge part of our bootcamp support system. “They provide invaluable resources and unwavering support to empower our students for their future careers,” said Rita.
Through our Pathway Program, our career coaches provide personalized guidance tailored to each student’s needs, helping them prepare for an evolving job market.
- 1-on-1 Coaching
Your coach provides personalized guidance and support so you can find your strengths, build your confidence, enhance your interviewing skills, and more.
- Polished Personal Branding
Our curriculum helps you create and/or polish your LinkedIn profiles, resumes, and elevator pitch. You’ll practice interviews and networking so you’re ready to present yourself to hiring managers.
- Industry Introductions
We tap into our 900+ partners to introduce students to businesses through events like company panels, mock interviews, and company Showcases.
This personalized attention helps students get the professional skills they need to secure employment in a competitive tech industry.
2. Supportive Instructors and Teaching Assistants
Instructors and teaching assistants (we call them Academic Fellows at Tech Elevator) are crucial to the overall bootcamp support system. They provide:
- Experience and KnowledgeInstructors bring industry experience and in-depth knowledge of the job and what it takes to succeed. As they teach, they offer insight and real-world perspectives that help students understand what they’re learning and why.“The invaluable support system and guided instruction from senior-level industry professionals…benefits aspiring developers to successfully launch into these new careers with real-world knowledge and projects,” said Rita.
Academic Fellows are recent graduates of our bootcamp, and their intimate knowledge of what students are experiencing can help them through challenges and provide a certain level of comfort during a sometimes challenging learning process.
- Technical Support and Encouragement
The support from instructors and Academic Fellows ensures that students don’t have to struggle alone with difficult topics. This level of technical guidance and encouragement can motivate students to push through challenges and achieve their goals.
3. Peer Collaboration and Networking
Because peer interactions reinforce soft skills that are valuable for long-term career success, we purposefully create conditions that help students:
- Support Each Other
The collaborative environment of a coding bootcamp mirrors the teamwork required in professional tech roles. Working together creates a sense of camaraderie that can help students learn faster and improve teamwork skills. In our bootcamps, students are required to practice pair programming and work on projects together to build up good communication and collaboration. (Read about the value of pair programming here.) - Gain Diverse Perspectives
Working with peers from different backgrounds exposes students to diverse perspectives and problem-solving approaches, which can deepen their understanding and creativity. - Enhance Networking Opportunities
Peers often become part of each other’s professional networks, providing connections in the tech industry that can lead to job referrals, collaborative projects, and ongoing support in other forms.
Ready to start your new career with built-in support?
Learning to code in a bootcamp can help you grasp the material efficiently in an environment designed for career preparation and human connection.
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Written by Vinny Sanfillipo,
Senior Director, Career Development