What to Expect After the Grand Circus Coding Bootcamp
January 4, 2017Taking a coding bootcamp can be scary; that’s why it’s so important to us that we provide the resources students need to be successful in their long-term careers. Student support from Grand Circus doesn’t end after you graduate and receive your certificate of completion. The support continues as you begin the job search, once you Read more →
Is a Coding Bootcamp Right For You? 9 Signs It Is!
December 27, 2016At Grand Circus, our students not only learn the technical skills they need to earn great developer jobs, they also gain the soft skills needed to land and excel in new positions. With more than 600 developers trained in our programs, we know what it takes to turn your tech career dreams into reality. But Read more →
Startup Spotlight: Fathom Drone
December 13, 2016What mysteries await below the waves? Thanks to a new startup in the Grand Rapids area, exploring the depths of the sea, or just your local pond, just got easier. Fathom Drone offers the world’s first affordable modular underwater drone, allowing users to explore depths of up to 150 feet with stunning 1080p quality video. Read more →
A Mission to Diversify the Tech Industry: DEVELOP(her)
November 30, 2016I first discovered Grand Circus when I heard about the Apprenticeship Program, a course that provides non-traditional pathways to high-demand tech careers for those underrepresented in the industry. My first thought was, “Where can I find a job that allows me to make a real change that will impact my community?”. Lucky for me, Grand Read more →
Let’s Celebrate 2016
November 23, 2016It’s hard to believe it that 2016 is drawing to an end. Whew, what a year – am I right? This year, we’ve have an awful lot to be thankful for. It has been a great year of growth for us… for our community… our city… our team.. and as a company. In January, I Read more →
Front-End Alumnus Spotlight: Landall Proctor
November 15, 2016Here at Grand Circus, our family is constantly growing. We are so fortunate to have students that get so invested in our programs that they continue working with us to support new tech enthusiasts long after their programs have graduated. Meet Landall Proctor, a graduate of our August 2015 Front-End coding bootcamp. More than a Read more →
From Teacher to Java Developer, Meet Chelsea Gallagher
November 4, 2016What’s more stressful than final projects in a coding bootcamp? Final projects while planning a wedding! That’s right, Chelsea Gallagher planned a wedding all while being a student in our June 2016 Java bootcamp! In addition to this, Chelsea took extra initiative to find a tutor so she could brush up on her skills during Read more →
Tell us how you #DefineTheNerd
October 28, 2016You’re such a nerd. Yes, you sitting there reading this blog. But not in the way you think. For too long, the word “nerd” has been getting a bad rap. When most people think of the term, a simple, and often stereotypical, image comes to mind. As a company that works to train the next Read more →
Startup Spotlight: SPLT
October 26, 2016Commuting to work can be tough. Waking up at the crack of dawn and setting out alone to battle miles of gridlock traffic, detours, and red lights isn’t exactly how you’d like to start your day. Plus, the further you live from work, the more costly this daily adventure can be. But what if there Read more →
How To Interview For Your Dream Job In Tech
October 7, 2016A large part of what we do during our coding bootcamps is to prepare our students for “life after.” From a technical standpoint, our students have to be solid. On day one on the job, they need to be a contributing member of their development team. But in order to actually land their dream job Read more →