Meet Melanie, Java Coding Bootcamp Graduate
August 14, 2017When Melanie Myers decided to switch careers she made sure that everything added up before taking the plunge. That’s because she was an accountant! Her attention to detail throughout the Java bootcamp labs made it clear that she has a knack for attention to detail. She always worked hard to figure things out on her Read more →
Virtual Reality vs. (or with) Augmented Reality
August 9, 2017Virtual Reality and its relatives Mixed Reality and Augmented Reality are exciting, powerful technologies that have all gained a lot of attention in the past year. The question is, what do they all mean? What are Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality and Augmented Reality? Many people have not yet had an opportunity to try one or Read more →
Detroit Codes Harder
July 21, 2017Since the beginning of 2016, we’ve exposed over 1,800 individuals to coding through our free Intro to Coding Workshops. The Intro to Coding Workshops are part of a much longer history and much deeper effort. While many of us are doing our best, the tech industry remains no stranger to recurring patterns of discrimination and Read more →
Detroit In Tech: Justins-In-Tech
July 10, 2017This month we’re featuring two millennial entrepreneurs of color, and their work in the Detroit tech industry. Our entrepreneurs are two Justins-in-Tech! From connecting college students to jobs, to providing marketing to increase the sustainability of local companies, these two Detroit entrepreneurs of color are working for more than just their own gain. Let’s begin Read more →
New Detroit Startup: Jewel
June 28, 2017Living in Detroit comes with all sorts of little-known perks. For instance, hearing about up-and-coming Detroit startups before the rest of the world. One such startup is Jewel. Founder Andrew Landau developed a clever way to connect luxury retail with online shopping, while saving shoppers money. Plus, he donates 1% of sales back to Read more →
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 →