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Rutgers Coding Bootcamp Students Give Back to Communities in Need

Some people spend their lives putting others first. Anthony Delgado and Mohammed Wardeh are among those people. After graduating from Rutgers Coding Bootcamp, both experienced major changes in their lives.…

Can Code, Will Travel: How Bootcamp Opened Doors for Agatha Kiecun

In high school, Agatha Kiecun was—to use her own words—“outrageously good at math and science.” So how did she end up majoring in psychology at the University…

10 Tips for Effective Online Learning

Thanks to the many advancements in modern technology, an online education has become more accessible than ever before, allowing learners to receive the same high-quality…

10 Effective Job Search Strategies

After selling the tech start-up he co-founded, Charles Gedeon wondered what to tackle next. While handling operations at his company, he’d always been fascinated by…

Financial Options: How to Pay for Your Bootcamp Education

Today it is possible to learn the critical skills for a high-tech career through the help of a bootcamp. With a wide range of bootcamps…

On the Hunt for a New Career, Stepan Nelasov Highlights the Importance of Self-Advocacy

For Stepan Nelasov, going to bootcamp represented new opportunities. It gave him the opportunity to rebuild his career, rekindle his passion, and—perhaps most importantly—rediscover his resolve. …

5 Tips for Coding Bootcamp Success (From a Graduate)

Evan Bartlik was not a complete stranger to coding when he signed up for the Rutgers Coding Bootcamp. A Rutgers graduate with a degree in Information Technology…

Spencer Elmera Felt Stuck in His Career. Growing His Coding Skills Helped Him Find a Brighter Future

Before bootcamp, Spencer Elmera was a risk analyst, working in SQL to help organizations big and small protect themselves against digital threats. He enjoyed his job and…

From Professor to Senior Web Developer: How Coding Got Minal Karani Back in the Game

With a bachelor’s and master’s in engineering, Minal Karani spent six years as a professor in west India. Then one day Minal and her husband decided to…

Working Out: Crystal Espaillat’s Journey from Bookkeeper to Fitness App Developer

Crystal Espaillat spends her days doing mental gymnastics by creating e-commerce apps and doing web design. She loves it. Just about as much as she loves…

3 Reasons to Get in Front of the Class and Teach

By Dan Vassallo The moment I was taught how to boot up Classic Concentration through DOS I became obsessed with computers. As a kid, I…

From GED to Senior Software Engineer at AT&T: How A Boot Camp Gave One Student the Confidence To Dream Big

Higher education can lead to great things for a person’s career. But for many people, a traditional degree isn’t always feasible. Four years without a…

Anthony Delgado: The Power of Upward Mobility

Anthony Delgado always wanted to use his coding knowledge for good. After graduating from Rutgers Coding Bootcamp in 2017, he started participating in hackathons, pitching…

When Mohammed Wardeh Needed a Hand, He Got It. Now, It’s His Turn to Give Back

For most of his adult experience, Mohammed Wardeh searched tirelessly for a better life—for himself and his family. During this quest, he traveled from his…

5 Ways You’re Already A Data Scientist But Don’t Know It

When you think about becoming a data scientist, what comes to mind? If your first thought involves the hours ahead of you, it’s easy to…

Student Spotlight: Two Entrepreneurs with a Passion for Code

Anthony Delgado and Joe Pulaski (JP) are recent graduates of the Rutgers Coding Bootcamp Class of 2017. Upon graduation, Anthony and JP went on to win multiple…

8 Signs Coding Bootcamp is Right For You

It’s no mystery that the technology is growing at an exponential rate. Billions of people around the world have a computer or smartphone within reach…

What Employers Think About Coding Bootcamp Grads

According to Indeed.com, 72% of employers think that coding bootcamp students are “just as prepared” to be high performers as college graduates. This means great…

10 Things to Consider Before You Start Rutgers Coding Bootcamp

We know, trying new things with new people is scary. Stepping outside of your comfort zone can be difficult, even for the most confident…