From Property Manager to Developer, Meet Shug
June 21, 2017Students in each coding bootcamp come from an array of backgrounds, professions and life experience. This classroom composition creates a supportive environment for all of our students, and allows the uniqueness of each student really shine. I’m excited to be doing this blog feature on Shugmi Shumunov, a graduate of our Front-End cohort of August Read more →
Meet the 2017 DEVELOP(her) Scholarship Recipients!
June 1, 2017The tech industry should reflect the the diversity of our community. It’s a core value that Grand Circus stands behind in everything we do. With just 26% of computing jobs being filled by women, we’re always looking for creative solutions to the problem. Last year, we were proud to launch our inaugural DEVELOP(her) coding bootcamp. Read more →
Find The Right Bootcamp For You
May 16, 2017With more than 10,700 jobs added in the last year, Michigan’s tech industry is booming. If you’ve ever dreamed about taking a coding bootcamp and pursuing a career as a web developer, then now is the perfect time to take the first step. But how do you get started? Having trained more than 650 developers, Read more →
Don’t Sweat The Stress: How To Thrive In The Workplace
May 4, 2017From meetings to deadlines and projects that pop up out of the blue, life in the workplace can sometimes get a little stressful. Even if you’re working your dream job, there can be times when the evil anxiety monster sneaks up and makes your day to day a little more difficult. But if you feel Read more →
Startup Spotlight: Varsity News Network
April 18, 2017In sports and in business, communication is key. But when it comes to high school athletics, it isn’t just the players on the field, track or court that need to be in constant contact. Athletic department need to keep parents, coaches and fans in the loop of everything happening with their teams. But how? Enter Read more →
7 Steps for Career Fair Success
March 29, 2017While on the hunt for a new position, attending a career fair can be an incredibly valuable use of your time. However, as with any aspects of searching for a job, preparation is the key! Career fairs can be busy – and sometimes overwhelming – events. There are often dozens of companies vying for your Read more →
From Recruiter to Back-End Developer, Meet Milliza
March 23, 2017Milliza joined the Grand Circus family as a Java coding bootcamp student in October 2016. While still in bootcamp, Milliza was offered a position at United Shore as part of their Developer-X program, where she is currently undergoing training in .NET alongside 18 fellow Grand Circus alums, including five of her classmates and graduates from Read more →
5 Ways to Maximize Your Career Fair Booth
March 17, 2017As the local tech industry experiences the sixth largest imbalance between the supply and demand for skilled workers, finding the right candidate can be a daunting task! There are a number of approaches to take, but one of the most tried and true is participation in a career fair. We have compiled a few tips Read more →
How to (Not) Land A Job: Our Top Interview No-Nos
March 14, 2017Congratulations! Your resume and initial screening have impressed the company recruiters and you’re one step closer to that dream job you’ve had your eye on for the last few months. Now all that stands between you and the position is the all-important, but sometimes intimidating, in-person interview.
Why Cowork at Grand Circus? Just Ask ellell & co!
March 10, 2017Leeann Drees and Laura Eagin of ellell & co. joined the Grand Circus coworking family in Summer 2016. To say it’s been a treat to have them in our space is an understatement! While monthly massages certainly keep them excited to come in on Fridays, Leeann and Laura have both been super involved in the Read more →