Step by Step: Becoming a Coding Bootcamp Student
August 17, 2018Wondering how to start the journey into one of Grand Circus’ Coding Bootcamps? This blog is your step by step guide for success as a Coding Bootcamp Student Grand Circus. Step 1: FREE Intro to Coding Workshop
Employer Highlight: Quicken Loans
August 13, 2018When preparing for a new job, it is always important to make sure your training and experience matches the needs of your future employer. That is especially true in the tech world, as companies are looking for developers that can begin making an impact and adding value to their team from day one. In order Read more →
A Complete Resource Guide to a Career in Technology
July 31, 2018Are you looking to get into a career in technology? Since opening our doors in 2013, Grand Circus has trained over 1,100+ people from all types of backgrounds as they push forward to a career in technology. After graduating, we maintain one of the best placement rates in the country as 87% get jobs in Read more →
Introduction to GitHub (Video Series)
If you’re excited to be a programmer, you’ll need to know how to use version control. Don’t know what version control is? Check out this blog post to learn more. You’ll also want to learn the latest and greatest tools available to make you a more effective developer. Git and GitHub have transformed web-development workflow and Read more →
5 Misconceptions About Hiring a Coding Bootcamp Graduate
July 23, 2018The most daunting challenge for companies today – acquiring and retaining skilled talent. We are in the middle of a digital transformation with companies from all industries investing more in technology. According to a report by PWC titled The Talent Challenge, “HR has much to prove” with 66% of CEOs surveyed stating that they felt Read more →
Alumni Wisdom Series: Feeling Like a Fraud? Tips to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
July 20, 2018It’s easy to feel intimidated, even when you’ve demonstrated success. A feeling of “I don’t belong” or “I’m not good enough to be here.” This feeling has a name—imposter syndrome, and it makes it hard for people to really own their successes. Imposter syndrome is common among even the most successful people, including Grand Circus Read more →
Alumni Wisdom Series: Tips for Surviving and Thriving in Coding Bootcamp
July 17, 2018You’re gearing up for bootcamp—you’ve taken classes, passed unit one and made sure your technical bases are covered. But, have you thought about how to prepare for life outside of bootcamp as well? Joining a coding bootcamp is a big commitment, but one worth the time and financial investment. It requires support from others, solid Read more →
Grand Circus 2017 Outcomes Report
June 26, 2018Curious what life after a coding bootcamp looks like? Or who Grand Circus students are? We’re excited to introduce you to our 2017 Outcomes Report that includes more on that! Since 2015, Grand Circus has released an outcomes report that outlines how soon after graduation our students are finding their first careers in IT, graduates’ salary information Read more →
From Customer Service Specialist to Developer, Meet Tori
June 2, 2018A single mom looking for ways to make life for her family better, Tori was drawn to tech by notoriously flexible schedules and the lack of need for formal computer science training. Tori graduated from the C# .NET Bootcamp in June of 2017, and has since landed an internship that lead to a full-time position Read more →
Giving Back After A Bootcamp: How Your Experience Can Help Future Students
May 24, 2018This piece was written by Erica Freedman, Content Marketing and Client Services Specialist at SwitchUp.org With the amount of tech programs and bootcamps currently available in the market, choosing the right one can prove difficult. To narrow down your choices, you may have looked to sites like SwitchUp, or Quora to read reviews of previous Read more →