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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.
Samantha Mazzola
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United Shore
From Retail Associate to Software Developer, Meet Adam
Now a Software Developer at Magic Wrighter, Adam Tasma came to Grand Circus after working in retail. Adam is now…
Meet Samantha, Digital Marketer Turned Developer
Currently at United Shore as a Software Developer I, Samantha Mazzola enrolled in Grand Circus after working in the marketing field….
From High School Math Teacher to Software Engineer, Meet Spencer
Throughout Grand Circus’ six years, we’ve had students from a range of backgrounds join coding bootcamps. One profession that consistently…
Meet Leslie, from Cafe Cashier to Front-End Developer
Leslie Borst joined Grand Circus after years of working in the food service industry. Encouraged by guidance from mentors at…
What Are You Building? Project Ideas for GC Alumni
When you’re learning how to code, at Grand Circus, we like to say that the most important thing in your…
From Customer Service Agent to Developer, Meet Roger
Roger is a true creative. After graduating from a Grand Circus bootcamp in Grand Rapids, he continued to learn, network…
Take their word for it: Grand Circus coding bootcamps are worth the investment
This 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?
Take their word for it: Paying for bootcamp—It can be done
Paying for bootcamp—It can be done This post is the second of our alumni perspective series, “Take Their Word for…
Alumni Insights: Advice for Students Considering a Coding Bootcamp
Let’s be real — joining a coding bootcamp is a big commitment. There’s a lot to think about, plan for…
Meet Jeannette Washington, Speech Pathologist Turned Education Technology Advocate
When students apply to coding bootcamps, we look for persistent, hard workers with a passion for problem-solving. It’s important for…
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