Michael Shares His devCodeCamp Experience

It’s always an exciting time when there is a new group of devCodeCamp graduates. Here we are at one of those times. Another group of junior software developers ready to make an immediate contribution on a dev team just entered their deployment period. As usual it is bittersweet for the devCodeCamp staff. When you spend upwards of 12 hours each day together accomplishing what seems far fetched to the outside world, great bonds are born. During this time we like to hear what real students have to say about their experience at devCodeCamp, here’s one of the latest:

devCodeCamp Review:

devCodeCamp changed my life in a way that five years at a “four year” college never did. Classes aren’t overwhelmingly large, meaning that instructors really have the time to answer any questions you might have. Periodic lectures sprinkled throughout each week provide you with the framework for the projects you will work on, and that is what you want: projects. At dCC, you spend majority of your time actually working, something that is highly beneficial. Not only do potential employers want to see what actual work you’ve accomplished, but, in my opinion, it is also the best way to learn. Learn by doing!

You’ll gain many skills while attending devCodeCamp, whether it’s experience in C# or Python, a multitude of other programming languages of all types, or whatever the new up-and-coming technology is. Arguably the best skill, however, is the ability to face a problem, and handle it all on your own. dCC provides the framework for many things for you, but you are also expected to be able to learn some things by yourself, an invaluable skill that dCC will help you develop.

The environment is very comfortable as well. In just a short amount of time I’ve made some great friends, not to mention many business connections. The program is intense, yet the relaxed feel of the classroom and lounge really help to ease any stress you might have. Instructors are truly invested in you, the student, and that’s something that I’ve seen each and every day.

Keep in mind that learning the technical skills is only half of the services that devCodeCamp provides. Once you finish the program and reach deployment, they help you find a job as well. Everything from resume training, to mock interviews and presentation practice, to setting up hiring days and interviews, their job is to get you a job. Their immense and ever-growing network of hiring partners in Milwaukee and all around the surrounding area offers the best way to find employment in this field.

If you have even the slightest notion of attending devCodeCamp, I urge you to get in contact with them just to set up a short tour to get the feel for it. They are very accommodating and will absolutely cater to your schedule to get you in and check out how they work. You can’t ask too many questions, keep that in mind. I was skeptical at first as I’m sure many of you are, but I can’t say enough how positively dCC affected me, and I hope that it will for many of you as well. Do yourself a favor and set up a short tour, you won’t regret it!

-Michael H.