From Ecologist to Web Developer, Meet Andre Otte
March 12, 2020If you’re looking to jumpstart your career in tech, there are many paths possible; self-learning, a computer science degree or a coding bootcamp can all teach the technical programming skills employers are looking for. Here at Grand Circus, we provide a supportive path that allows students to elevate their existing technical knowledge while ensuring they Read more →
Meet Jeannette Washington, Speech Pathologist Turned Education Technology Advocate
February 25, 2020When students apply to coding bootcamps, we look for persistent, hard workers with a passion for problem-solving. It’s important for students to come with some understanding of programming and be well researched in what it means to work in tech. Many student backgrounds are quite surprising; with the skills they learn in a bootcamp, graduates Read more →
How to get started with C# .NET: An interview with Tommy, lead instructor at Grand Circus Grand Rapids campus
February 24, 2020How to get started with C# .NET: An interview with Tommy, lead instructor at Grand Circus Grand Rapids campus We recently sat down with Tommy Waalkes, lead instructor in Grand Rapids for our C# .NET bootcamp to learn all the magical things C# .NET can do. Turns out, there are some pretty awesome analogies that Read more →
Alumni Insights: Advice for Students Considering a Coding Bootcamp
February 18, 2020Let’s be real — joining a coding bootcamp is a big commitment. There’s a lot to think about, plan for and research. It’s a path that has helped more than 1,500 coding bootcampers gain the skills they need to work in the tech industry. Nearly 90% of our grads earn a technical position, and they Read more →
Announcing the SEAMLESS Grand Circus Bootcamp in Grand Rapids
January 15, 2020Some things just go together. Peanut butter and jelly. Tacos and Tuesdays. Grand Circus and SEAMLESS. Grand Circus and SEAMLESS are thrilled to announce we’ve again partnered. Students will work on a unique, real-world development project using City of Grand Rapids data during the April 2020 bootcamp which is now accepting applications. What’s SEAMLESS? SEAMLESS is Read more →
4 Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
January 8, 2020Are you talking yourself out of joining bootcamp because of thoughts like “I could never learn that” or “I’m not smart enough to be a developer” or “I’m so bad at math!”? We’re here to tell you: These thoughts and feelings are so common. So many incoming bootcamp students feel like they don’t have the right background or skillset Read more →
Take their word for it: Paying for bootcamp—It can be done
December 9, 2019Paying for bootcamp—It can be done This post is the second of our alumni perspective series, “Take Their Word for It” where we ask alumni common questions. Joining a coding bootcamp is an investment in your future career. This decision has helped hundreds of graduates achieve a vibrant life with a fulfilling and stable job. Read more →
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?
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 →