We can code it

We Can Code IT was a great experience in learning about software development in a practical way. Am able to use what I learned to chart a new career course.

I am forever grateful for my experience with We Can Code IT. What I learned there, and the guidance I was given far surpassed that of my college experience. Thank you!

I attended the November 2020 cohort. It was a Java full-stack program. It was to be in person but at the last minute became a remote course due to Covid-19. I was apprehensive at first about learning remotely but it ended up being one of the best experiences of my life! The teachers were amazing! (Shout-out to Jordan, Ricky and Cliff!) The courses were useful, relevant and engaging. With this type of program you get what you put in. If you are self motivated and strive to better your life this program is for you. They will equip you with what you need to get your foot in the door in the world of software development. The rest is up to you. It's an incredibly competitive career path and no course can truly make you a developer in that short a time. But with the proper work ethic, motivation, and this class you can be well on your way.

We Can Code It is dedicated to supporting you before, during, and after boot camp! The curriculum and expectations of you are clear, and communication with your instructors and student success coaches is ongoing and individualized. You get a lot of hands on experience building projects with your peers and on your own.

I started We Can Code IT knowing little to nothing about web development, coding, or networking. For me, jumping into the boot camp was a blind leap into the depths of the unknown. I made the decision to leave my safe and familiar customer service job to pursue a new path, and to date it has been the best decision I've ever made. We Can Code IT is surprisingly thoughtful. I expected a high intensity and moderately intimidating environment where the instructors and students were all business and the weakest links would be left behind. This couldn't be farther from the truth. All students, regardless of their experience or how quickly they learn, are given a great deal of nurture and support by the instructors and staff. Every morning and every afternoon, the instructors check in with each student as a group to get a handle on how they're feeling, what they're enjoying about the program, and what things they need help with. As a heavy introvert with an innate fear of the spotlight, this scared me for about a week before my classmates became familiar faces and the fear of public speaking disappeared. We Can Code IT also provides an emotional roadmap for what students generally feel during the course, and the instructors try their best to let the students know that what they're feeling is natural and that they are capable of incredible things if they set their mind to it. We Can Code IT also has a career services component that teaches you everything you need to know about applying for a job as a developer. A multitude of topics are covered, like interview etiquette, networking, how to search for jobs, how to write a good resume, and how to sell yourself (all things that I had absolutely no idea how to do beforehand). You learn the do's and don'ts, you build confidence, and by the time you graduate, you feel ready to take the next step in your career. Frankly, some aspects of the career services experience were uncomfortable and nerve-wracking (mock interviews and reaching out to strangers on LinkedIn to name a couple), and to my detriment I avoided them. Taking this next huge step in your life is meant to be scary, but I think I could have used a little more positive affirmation over being nudged off of a 10 meter diving board. That being said, finally making that jump isn't anywhere as bad as I made it out to be and I wish I took more advantage of the things WCCI had to offer, like the opportunity to schedule as many one on one meetings with career services as you think you need. The curriculum is intelligently laid out. The different modules all build off of one another without putting too much stress on the students. Every step of the way, I was learning something new and fun. WCCI also provides extra instruction time Wednesday afternoons immediately after the instructional period, which helped me learn the things I was struggling with. By the last third of the cohort, I felt like I had a solid grip on web development fundamentals and had nothing but excitement for my future. After campus transitioned to virtual instruction at the onset of covid-19, it was a little difficult at first getting used to lectures and team time being via google meet. It didn't take too long though, and now that many offices are also remote, connecting and coding virtually is an invaluable skill that I'm glad I learned. Overall, I highly recommend We Can Code IT if you're ready to put in the effort. It's a program that requires a lot of learning and unlearning, but they give you all the resources and help you need. Coding-wise, I feel like WCCI covered all the bases I need for my career future. In addition, everything I learned outside of coding has made me more confident in my ability to make big changes in my life and take initiative, two things I desperately needed. We Can Code IT was a positive experience for me, and I hope it's a positive experience for you too. Just a brief word of advice: don't forget your semicolons and make sure everything's capitalized correctly.