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Alumni Stories
People from all walks of life have transformed their careers by attending a Grand Circus bootcamp. Our graduates were once yoga instructors, nurses, academics, teachers, and more. Now they're successful software team leaders, entrepreneurs, software developers, QA analysts, and more at companies large and small.
Alumni Testimonials
Prior to my GC bootcamp, I was working as a Senior Digital Marketer focusing on paid social campaigns for automotive OEMs. But a few years ago, a job as a website assistant inspired my aggressive career change into tech. I considered a degree in Computer Science Degree, but didn’t have the money or time for another four-year degree. In my quest, I found a local fast track option at Grand Circus. I was lucky to find employment right after graduation of my bootcamp and had GC as a big name to help me validate my programming certification despite having a non-CS degree.
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From Acquisition Manager to Java Developer, Meet Michael
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Giving Back After A Bootcamp: How Your Experience Can Help Future Students
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From Customer Service Specialist to Developer, Meet Tori
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Alumni Wisdom Series: Tips for Surviving and Thriving in Coding Bootcamp
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Alumni Wisdom Series: Our Favorite Coding Resources
Whether you’re new to programming or already working in tech, coding resources to continue your growth are vital. A coding…
Alumni Wisdom Series: Feeling Like a Fraud? Tips to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
It’s easy to feel intimidated, even when you’ve demonstrated success. A feeling of “I don’t belong” or “I’m not good…
Alumni Wisdom Series: What to do After a Coding Bootcamp
Coding bootcamps are designed to train you in the skills necessary to become a software developer. But, what happens after…
Alumni Wisdom Series: Dispelling Tech Industry Misconceptions
Breaking into tech: it’s no small thing. Bootcamp is a great way to prepare for that first job as a…
From Aviation Security Officer to Software Developer, Meet Jasmine
At Grand Circus, we’re committed to ensuring the diversity of the tech industry is reflective of our communities. We’re proud…
Alumni Testimonials
I always wanted to become a developer, a Black-Girls-Coder, a Women-in-Tech-programmer, because I love science and technology. I decided that it is time to be more than a user, more than a content creator. It’s time to build.
Lhea J. Copeland
Network Engineer
Rocket Mortgage
After Hours C# .NET Graduate