Community First: [Remotely] Supporting You During This Time
March 24, 2020Here at Grand Circus, we’ve creatively embraced chaos and change since our start. It’s one of our core values, and our dedication to doing that is even stronger in these unprecedented times. We want our community to know – we’re in this together. We’re working alongside each of you to connect resources, people and ideas. Read more →
Reflecting on Four Years in Tech, Meet Alexis Marien – a Software Engineer at GE Aviation
August 4, 2020We love watching the personal and professional growth that happens as grads jumpstart careers in tech. Students dedicate themselves to coding bootcamps, learning a new skill and preparing themselves for professional success. Often, this journey is started with Imposter Syndrome, little or no coding experience and a ton to learn. We love catching up with Read more →
Grand Circus and Great Lakes Observing System Announce Partnership To Enhance Coding Bootcamps With Real-Time Environmental Data
July 31, 2020July 29, 2020 Grand Circus and Great Lakes Observing System Announce Partnership To Enhance Coding Bootcamps With Real-Time Environmental Data DETROIT, MI – Grand Circus and the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) today announced that the two organizations will partner to incorporate live environmental data into the coding academy’s training programs. Grand Circus students will Read more →
From GIS Technician to Software Developer, Meet Jessa
June 29, 2020Joining a coding bootcamp is often a life-changing experience for students. Bootcamps go beyond teaching the technical knowledge necessary to work as developers. Our programs help students learn about Imposter Syndrome, how to learn difficult concepts, the power of networking and so much more. Getting to know those who already work in tech can create Read more →
How Quickly Do Coding Bootcamp Grads Earn Careers in Tech?
June 15, 2020The journey into a tech career is unique for everyone. Graduates come from a wide range of industries and career goals for each person are different. There is a place for everyone in this industry. Whether you want to work at a large corporation or the startup scene is more your style — there are Read more →
Update on our July and October programs
June 11, 2020We wake up every day hoping we’re closer to reopening our campus but we’re not there yet. The best we can do is keep the community’s well being at the center of our decision making. How we’re building our plans We wake up every day hoping we’re closer to reopening our campus but we’re not Read more →
Grand Circus and NCWIT to offer Full-Tuition Scholarships to Women in Michigan
May 26, 2020We believe that the tech community should reflect the diversity of our community. Since we first opened our doors in 2013, we’ve helped hundreds of women learn to code and break into the tech industry. We’re committed to the belief that everyone should have access to a tech career. And we live it. We’ve offered Read more →
Grand News
May 19, 2020Last Updated May 19, 2020 Who couldn’t use a little Grand News right now? During times like these, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and miss the grand things happening around us. As Fred Rogers so eloquently and simply said “Look for the helpers. You will always find people that are helping.” The team at Grand Read more →
From Snowboard Instructor to Full-Stack Software Developer, Meet Matthew Rhadigan
May 1, 2020Technology is constantly changing. Even the most experienced software developers continue learning to stay updated on the latest programming techniques. At Grand Circus, one of the skills our bootcamps teach students is how to learn. Developers aren’t expected to have all the answers. What they do need to know, though, is how to find those Read more →
From the Medical Industry to Tech, Meet Lauren Mooney
April 21, 2020When you’re here, you’re family; it’s one of our core values here at Grand Circus. While it might be borrowed from a certain pasta place, it really is at the core of what we do. Each program that we offer is designed to create an amazing experience while connecting students with our community. Our family Read more →
From Pizza Delivery Guy to Team Lead, Tyler Chats Tech Life 4 Years After Graduation
April 15, 2020The journey into tech is different for everyone; that’s part of the reason coding bootcamps have become such an effective path into the industry. Hard-working, passionate individuals from all walks of life can dedicate themselves to the learning process and create amazing, sustainable careers. At Grand Circus, our coding bootcamps are designed to provide students Read more →