Take their word for it: Grand Circus coding bootcamps are worth the investment
October 18, 2019This post is the first of our alumni perspective series, called “Take Their Word for It” where we ask alumni common questions we get from applicants. It’s always better to learn from someone who’s been there, done that, right?
How to Get Developer-Ready
September 28, 2019Our proven process transforms tech-curious people of all backgrounds into programming powerhouses, who accomplish big things at Michigan’s leading companies. You’re curious about becoming a developer. Now what? Join our free Bootcamp Info Sessions to get all your Bootcamp and career questions answered. They’re free! All are welcome, no matter your experience level, race, background Read more →
A New and Improved Career Services Program
September 5, 2019We believe anyone can be a developer, and have designed a program that not only supports students as they get their first job in tech, but equips them with knowledge that will be used well beyond that first, entry-level position in the industry. The goal of our coding bootcamps is to ensure every graduate is Read more →
Meet Leslie, from Cafe Cashier to Front-End Developer
August 29, 2019Leslie Borst joined Grand Circus after years of working in the food service industry. Encouraged by guidance from mentors at GC and beyond, along with the support of the DEVELOP(her) scholarship, Leslie completed the Front-End After-Hours bootcamp in December of 2018. Now in her role as a Software Developer at Grid LLC, she pursues her Read more →
There are Many Paths into Tech. Which is Right for You?
August 20, 2019Careers in tech are among the fastest growing in the nation. All industries are the tech industry –– from health care to banking, virtually all companies need tech talent. This results in a ton of career opportunities in a wide range of fields, and software development skills continue to be one of the nations’ most Read more →
Grand Circus 2018 Outcomes Report
August 15, 2019It’s here! The 2018 Outcomes Report. We’re excited to present to you the Grand Circus 2018 Outcomes Report. At Grand Circus we know that joining a coding bootcamp is a big time and financial commitment. Transparency is important to us and future students. To help ensure incoming students understand the opportunities available with the support Read more →
Invest in Yourself: We’re always making improvements, and you can, too!
July 30, 2019Over the last six years, Grand Circus has worked closely with the tech community to train and graduate more than 1,500 students. Our community, offerings and collaborations with the tech industry have grown exponentially in this time, and so has our commitment to ensuring these opportunities are obtainable for anyone interested in them. As of Read more →
Announcing Grand Circus Front-End After-Hours Bootcamp in partnership with the City of Grand Rapids
July 22, 2019We kicked off our first partnership with the City of Grand Rapids almost exactly a year ago. That partnership was designed to grow Grand Rapids’ tech talent by increasing our outreach to arm folks with basic coding skills and knowledge of technology careers. Since May 2018, the Rising TIDE project has trained nearly 500 people Read more →
From Customer Service Agent to Developer, Meet Roger
July 10, 2019Roger is a true creative. After graduating from a Grand Circus bootcamp in Grand Rapids, he continued to learn, network and work on side projects until he was hired as a full-stack web and mobile app developer at Kyros Digital. He’s also a talented musician who loves rock and roll and playing the guitar. So Read more →
A Day in the Life of a Coding Bootcamp Student
May 21, 2019The idea of getting back in a classroom setting can be daunting, but the Grand Circus learning team works hard to make sure the classroom can be a successful and positive environment for each bootcamp student. Many of our students are changing their careers and will need time to adjust being back in the classroom. Read more →