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Gian’s Story
Explore Gian's journey from HR Partner at Amazon to Software Engineer with We Can Code IT, funded by Amazon's Career Choice program. Learn how his coding skills transformed his career, landing him a role at JPMorgan Chase.
From Military Analyst to Software Engineer: Mat’s Journey Through We Can Code IT
Discover the remarkable journey of Mat, a former military analyst who transformed his life and career through We Can Code IT's immersive coding bootcamp. Read on to learn about Mat's experiences, challenges, and the valuable skills he gained which now fuel his successful career as a Software Developer.
Kevin’s Story
Discover how We Can Code IT's veteran-friendly coding bootcamp transformed Kevin's career, empowering him to transition from the Marine Corps to a thriving tech job as a software engineer.
Zaylet’s Story
Zaylet, a former accounting student in Puerto Rico, shares her journey of discovering her passion for software development. Through Amazon's Career Choice Program and attending We Can Code IT, she overcame imposter syndrome.
Jack’s Story
Jack recently started his professional career in sales after his college graduation. He enrolled in our coding bootcamp once he realized sales was not the career for him. Today, Jack works for Key Bank as a Credit Risk Analyst. Check out his story here!
Jonelle’s Story
Jonelle, one of the Graduate Speakers for our Friday Spotlights, was a cosmetology instructor when she realized it was time to switch up her career. Click here to learn how Jonelle matched her career to fit her interests.
Pedro’s Story
Pedro was moving towards a medical trajectory while working as a Professional Opera Singer when he became sick with COVID. During isolation, he started coding. Because he enjoyed coding so much, he decided to change his career path and attend our coding bootcamp. Read his story here.
Dallas’s Story
Dallas Baldwin has always been fascinated by the way certain technologies work together. As a young boy, he would frequently frustrate his family members by taking apart the VCR. Little did they know, Dallas was in the works of developing a new lifelong passion.
Lyzz’s Story
Lyzz Hans isn’t your run-of-the-mill technophile. She has a master's degree in adult education, and she taught GED prep in a men’s correctional facility before attending We Can Code IT. She found the job extremely rewarding but always had an interest in technology. Read her story here!
Emmanuel’s Story
After taking advice from his military chief, Emmanuel decided to pursue his interest in computer science through attending a coding bootcamp. WCCI accepts GI Bills and Chapter 31 or 33 benefits. Read about how Emmanuel started out in military bootcamp then worked his way to coding bootcamp!
Tyrique’s Story
Tyrique was never fond of school. He discovered the concept of a coding bootcamp through a friend, but wanted to make sure he was in a suitable learning environment. He attended our PreSkill program for basic tech training, then realized his calling for coding. Read his story here!
Dawna Natale’s Story
After getting her Bachelors in Chemistry, Dawna decided she wanted to re-explore an education in tech despite losing touch with her passion after high school. Read how Dawna efficiently balanced bootcamp with daily life.
Jennifer Jones’s Story
Jennifer realized it was time for a career change after she returned from her study abroad experience in Africa. With the help of her friend's recommendation, she decided to attend We Can Code IT. Find out how Jennifer got the first job in tech that she interviewed for!
Five Women To Watch
Read about how five professional women found their footing and led their team to success during We Can Code IT's part-time coding bootcamp!
Brandon Terry’s Story
Brandon was a supervisor at the Cleveland Museum of Art when he started searching for ways to get involved in tech. Although he didn’t have any education in computers, he wanted to make a serious career change to the tech industry that would improve his quality of life.
Krystyna Ewing’s Story
Krystyna had a job in creative design before bootcamp, but wanted to expand their tech knowledge in new ways. They attended a different coding bootcamp before We Can Code IT, but the program was not the right fit. However, the second time was a charm for Krystyna.
Jordan Easter’s Story
Jordan was a carpenter before he decided to attend our coding bootcamp. He was able to pursue a new career because of a grant from Ohio Means Jobs. Jordan was hired quickly after following instructions perfectly from our Career Advancement team. Read his story here!
Nina Payne’s Story
Nina Payne was a year into a bachelor's program for computer science when she discovered We Can Code IT's coding program. She quickly transitioned out of the bachelors program and into bootcamp. then landed a job before she graduated from her 14 week program.
Richard Montgomery’s PreSkill Story
Richard Montgomery was a college dean taking around-the-clock care of his son and mother when he realized he needed to make a career switch that was more fitting to his busy schedule. Find out how Richard made the switch to a career in tech!
Nana Yirenkyi’s Story
Nana Yirenkyi had a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a minor in black studies. After completing his undergrad, he began to review the job market and realized that he wanted to change direction to align his skill set with a desire to land a high paying job in the exploding tech market. Read his story here!
Dasmine Wright’s Story
Dasmine Wright spent around three years in IT until she decided she wanted to advance her tech knowledge. By attending We Can Code IT, she made valuable connections, studied various interview tactics, and learned how to program. Read her story here!
Kendyl and Sam’s Story
Couples That Code Together Stay Together:! Engaged We Can Code IT Bootcamp Alumni Become Software Developers. Read their story here!
Hugh McGee’s Student Story
Before bootcamp, Hugh McGee spent 12 years of his life as a night watch guard at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Read his story here!
Ricardo Gutierrez’s Story
Ricardo Gutierrez was working as a project manager with a bachelor’s degree in business administration until COVID-19 hit and forced him into unemployment. He started working as an Amazon delivery driver. However, Ricardo knew he would not want to deliver for Amazon forever, so he decided to go back to school and further his education. Read his story here!
Linda Martinez Davis’s Story
Linda Martinez-Davis had a devastating 2020. She had lost both of her parents and was furloughed from her job during Covid-19. However, after attending We Can Code IT, Linda felt that the tides had turned in her favor. Read her story here!
Jeffery Salisbury’s Student Story
Jeff realized We Can Code IT was the right move for him when he started watching his friends code.. Read his story here!
Alex Gochenour’s Student Story
After getting his undergraduate degree in Chinese Studies and moving to China for 10 years to pursue a career as a linguist, Alex Gorchenour woke up one day and realized that coding may be the right career for him. Read his story here!
Douglas Pennington’s Student Story
Douglas Pennington started out as a warehouse manager for a mattress company. He went to college and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.
Previous Amazon IT Technician Becomes A Developer For The Cleveland Cavaliers Prior to Bootcamp Graduation
Previous Amazon IT Technician Gives Props To His Cohort and Becomes A Developer For The Cleveland Cavaliers Prior to Bootcamp Graduation. Jovahnn Tucker always knew he belonged in the tech field, it just took him a moment to find his way into the world of coding
Coding Bootcamp Grad Falls in Love With His New Career (and JavaScript)
Jon was searching for more knowledge about coding languages, and he came to the right place! Today, he has a new career he loves.
Stephanie Stone Student Story
After many years of teaching secondary school, Stephanie Stone decided she wanted to start a career in tech. Read her story here!
Bootcamp Grad Lands a Career in Software Development Despite the Pandemic
Daniel unlocks a new life in tech, advances his career, and gains lifelong skills after attending We Can Code IT's 14 week bootcamp!
Nationwide Remote Student Graduates From Bootcamp and Becomes Software Engineer
After attending our bootcamp, Dylon advanced his career, gained skills in tech, and overcame imposter syndrome. Enroll in our bootcamp and you can too!
Rachel Gets Back in the Game!
Rachel found herself in a dead-end tech career and knew it was time to re-skill herself in order to keep pace with great job prospects. She found We Can Code IT and attended our full-time [...]
Lexus lands job at JP Morgan Chase During Coding Bootcamp!
Lexus Davis studied engineering management at Ohio University, but found out after graduating that getting a job without having coding skills is very difficult. Employers wanted her to have real skills to bring to the [...]
Ashley Shows Them What She’s Made Of!
Ashley hated her college experience, not because she wasn't bright, but because it dragged on and became difficult to manage. After a bad marriage, and an unfulfilling job, Ashley felt hopeless. That's when her friend, [...]
Katherine Lands Her Dream Job at Hyland!
When Katherine graduated from college, her business administration degree helped her land a job as a content marketing specialist, but she aspired to much more. After attending a coding school in Miami, she decided she needed more. [...]
