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Full-Time Coding Bootcamp Graduate Sees the Big Picture in “How Things Work”

2021-06-24T14:35:08-04:00

Stella Law entered We Can Code IT from an unusual trajectory. With her master’s degree in Art Policy and Administration from The Ohio State University, she had been working in nonprofit fundraising for 12 years. Stella was certified at the professional level in Raiser’s Edge fundraising software and always interested in understanding it on a deeper level. Losing her job due to COVID-19 cutbacks, she took the leap and enrolled in the 14-week Full Stack Java course.

Full-Time Coding Bootcamp Graduate Sees the Big Picture in “How Things Work”2021-06-24T14:35:08-04:00

Cleveland Coding Bootcamp Graduate Happy to Break into Tech Field

2021-06-24T13:56:47-04:00

Rhonda Smith had previous education in web and digital media skills but had never received the support she needed to launch a new career. Attracted to the We Can Code IT focus on welcoming and encouraging women and people of color in the tech field, she signed on for the 16-week full-stack Java development course. Even before finishing, she was hired by one of Cleveland’s leading software development companies. 

Cleveland Coding Bootcamp Graduate Happy to Break into Tech Field2021-06-24T13:56:47-04:00

Cleveland Coding Bootcamp Graduate Starts New Career at The Cleveland Orchestra

2021-06-24T14:05:52-04:00

Coding bootcamp graduate Kelli Valverde was determined to evolve in her career and manifest the success she wanted. She had a budding interest in software development and web design after a ten-year career as a graphic designer. Kelli decided We Can Code IT was the place to find the support she needed in taking her career to the next level. Her decision would pay off when just months after graduating, she would achieve her goal by landing a full-time UX/QA Designer position with The Cleveland Orchestra. Learn more about her journey to achievement, and how our program helped prepare her for her new role.

Cleveland Coding Bootcamp Graduate Starts New Career at The Cleveland Orchestra2021-06-24T14:05:52-04:00

Cleveland Coding Bootcamp Graduate Starts New Career at Progressive

2021-06-24T14:20:15-04:00

Unsatisfied with her previous work experience, the recommendation of an associate would lead her to seek a start in software development at We Can Code IT.  With support from Mayor Frank G. Jackon's Neighborhood Transformation Initiative, Angel was able to fund half of her tuition cost through their grant. The risk she took would prove to pay off as just months after graduating Angel would achieve her goal in landing a full-time software development position at Progressive.

Cleveland Coding Bootcamp Graduate Starts New Career at Progressive2021-06-24T14:20:15-04:00

Student Becomes First Woman Developer at Scriptdrop

2021-06-24T14:38:23-04:00

After attending an Admissions Open House and meeting the We Can Code IT staff, Izzy decided that We Can Code IT would the perfect place to provide her with what she needed to take the leap into learning code. Learn more about Izzy's journey and how the learning environment impacted her experience by preparing her to become the FIRST woman developer at her new job with Scriptdrop. 

Student Becomes First Woman Developer at Scriptdrop2021-06-24T14:38:23-04:00

Sharon Combines her Social Sciences and Art Background with Tech to Become a Front-end Developer

2021-06-24T15:09:28-04:00

Coding Bootcamp Grad Combines Social Sciences and Art Background with Tech to Become a Front-end Developer Sharon was working several small jobs and in graduate school when she found out about We Can Code IT. With her passion for helping others, she wanted to learn to code so she could make an even stronger impact. Last June, we shared Sharon’s experience at the 4th Annual LGBTQ Tech and Innovation Summit + Fellowship at Google in Washington D.C. After working in consulting for a few months after graduation, Sharon landed a new job as a UX/Front-end Developer at Findaway!   […]

Sharon Combines her Social Sciences and Art Background with Tech to Become a Front-end Developer2021-06-24T15:09:28-04:00

Meaghan Goes from Stay at Home Mom to Senior UX Designer

2018-02-08T17:13:40-05:00

Columbus Coding Bootcamp Grad Goes from Stay at Home Mom to Senior UX Designer Meaghan was burnt out on NYC and her job, so she moved to Columbus, OH to be closer to her family. With a graphic design background, she was always interested in software development but was often discouraged on how to begin. After attending an Admissions Open House and finding out she qualified for a grant, she decided to take the plunge and dive deep into learning to code at We Can Code IT. Find out about Meaghan’s journey through coding bootcamp, how she proved that a stay at home [...]

Meaghan Goes from Stay at Home Mom to Senior UX Designer2018-02-08T17:13:40-05:00

Coding Boot Camp Cleveland Columbus Ohio Finding Her Voice

2017-06-02T17:16:55-04:00

I had the profound honor of being selected as a fellow for the 4th Annual LGBTQ Tech and Innovation Summit + Fellowship at Google in Washington D.C. The summit, founded by Lesbians Who Tech, is an opportunity for 140 unique and innovative minds to join together . . .

Coding Boot Camp Cleveland Columbus Ohio Finding Her Voice2017-06-02T17:16:55-04:00

Coding Boot Camp: The Face of Success

2017-06-02T16:48:02-04:00

In just three months, the change in my outlook and happiness is amazing. In college, I learned a lot of marketing theory but not practical skills. I got hired in sales and customer service for a large national bank and was miserable. My skills were underutilized and I kept applying for jobs where I needed tech skills. My dad is a software developer and I remember talking to him . . .

Coding Boot Camp: The Face of Success2017-06-02T16:48:02-04:00
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