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Webinar: What is a DigitalCrafts Coding Bootcamp Really Like?
Curious about what it's like to attend one of our bootcamps? In a recent webinar, DigitalCrafts grads April and Clare share what it's like to be a student at DigitalCrafts, what they learned and how we helped them land the job.
Published 11th April 20193 minute read
Atlanta Bootcamp to Silicon Valley Startup: How I Got a Job After My Coding Bootcamp
Finding a new job can be tough enough, but add in a cross-country move to a new city, and you've got a whole new kind of challenge. Alumna Merilee Wheelock shares her experience and offers job search tips for new bootcamp grads.
Published 31st January 20196 minute read
Being a Woman in Tech
What is it like to be a woman in the field of technology? We sat down with four women in different areas of the field and at different stages of their career to get their perspectives. We discussed what interests them about their current field, some challenges they have faced, and what they would like to see changed.
Published 2nd May 201815 minute read
Getting a Job After DigitalCrafts: How I Did It
Learn about how DigitalCrafts Alumnus John Coppola dedicated his time as a student to find his dream job.
Published 24th August 20174 minute read
Getting a Job After DigitalCrafts: How I Did It
We sat down with DigitalCrafts Alumna Julie Dyer to hear how she landed a job while attending DigitalCrafts.
Published 27th July 20173 minute read
What Is A Coding Bootcamp Really Like? Two DigitalCrafts Students Share Their Experiences
Ever wonder what it's like to be a coding bootcamp student at DigitalCrafts? We interviewed two current students and learned all about the early mornings, mini-victories and self-doubt.
Published 11th July 20174 minute read
Our Students Have Done It Again! Demo Day Recap
Our students have done it again! Congratulations to the 16 DigitalCrafts graduates who completed their 16-week Full Stack Immersive program earlier this month. I know I speak for the whole team when I say it is always bittersweet to send a new group of builders out into the world after getting to know each one so well. Let's take a minute to recap Demo Day and recognize this group's achievements.
Published 14th June 20175 minute read
DigitalCrafts Students Win First Place at ATL Goodie Hack [Gentrification]
Team Mini City, which consisted of three current DigitalCraft student developers, can now add "Hackathon Winner" to their resumes! The team participated at the 2016 Goodie Hack [Gentrification] event which took place at TechSquare Labs, a local tech incubator located near Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. Participants were given 48 hours to form teams, conceptualize and develop a prototype that would improve or solve local economic issues. Team Mini City won first place for creating tech-enabled container modules that assist the homeless.
Published 19th October 20164 minute read
A Student's Thoughts After Landing A Job Offer In Week 8
We're extremely proud of student Joe Hice, who just signed an offer letter he received in week 8 of our current cohort! Joe will remain with the class until his start date on May 23rd, when he will be joining the team at Liaison Technologies as their newest front-end developer. Joe is the new record holder for "quickest hire," and will soon be partaking in our favorite tradition at DigitalCrafts, the "Samurai Sword Meets Champagne Bottle" toast! Read on for Joe's take on his experience.
Published 26th April 20165 minute read
Meet Andrew Kroll: From Combat to Coding
Meet Andrew Kroll, veteran and aspiring developer, who is relocating from West Virginia to Atlanta to attend our inaugural 16 Week Immersive Bootcamp. Andrew is eager to break into the tech community in the Atlanta area, and we couldn't be more excited to support him throughout his journey. As a former combat solider, Andrew is accustomed to rigorous training programs, having successfully completed the grueling Special Forces Assessment and Selection course (SFAS).
Published 28th September 20155 minute read