This year, Code Platoon celebrates nine years of empowering Veterans, military spouses, and now military dependents to transition to tech careers through our immersive coding bootcamps. As we hit this milestone, we’re reflecting on the impact our program has had on the lives and careers of our community. From alumni and staff to mentors and […]
Representing Code Platoon’s twenty-fourth Full-stack Software Engineering: Immersive cohort, the X-Ray Platoon graduates recently presented their final projects. This time, our graduates applied all of the front-end, back-end, and software project management skills they developed during the program to produce four hands-on capstone projects ranging from an AI-integrated eCommerce site, to an event management platform, […]
Code Platoon is committed to supporting Veterans, Servicemembers, and military families as they transition into tech careers. Over the past year, we’ve seen a slight dip in our six-month and one-year employment rates. Still, our graduates continue to leverage their skills and resilience to secure software engineering roles with a median starting salary of $80,000. […]
At Code Platoon, the culmination of our Full-Stack Software Engineering: Evening & Weekend program is nothing short of spectacular. Our Veteran and military spouse graduates spend 28 rigorous weeks mastering coding, and their final projects are a testament to their hard work, creativity, technical skills, and real-world problem-solving developed during coding bootcamp. We are thrilled […]
Veterans often face career uncertainty, questioning their ability to transition from military to civilian roles. Concerns like “What if I can’t find a job?” or “Can I learn something new?” loom large. Code Platoon alumni Michael Orland and Megan Genualdi faced these same concerns before they both became software engineers at DRW after graduating from […]
Code Platoon is committed to more than just teaching technical skills; it fosters a supportive community that empowers students, alums, and staff for long-term success. Among the key contributors is Greg Tutunjian, an Agile performance coach and long-time volunteer adjunct instructor at Code Platoon. For six years, Greg has volunteered at Code Platoon, hosting Agile […]
Code Platoon Teaching Assistants (TAs) do more than instruct; they mentor and guide Veteran and military spouse students, ensuring they receive personalized attention to excel in their coding bootcamp. TAs include early-career tech professionals, Veterans seeking to give back, current college students, and alumni, all of whom bring valuable expertise and support to facilitate a […]
In recent years, Robert Half volunteers have led eight expert workshops for Code Platoon students and graduates, focusing on the critical nuances of the job search process. These sessions, covering everything from resume refinement to mastering interview techniques, are designed to build confidence and equip Veteran and military spouse alumni to navigate the job market […]
For 15 weeks, the Whiskey Platoon graduates dedicated themselves to honing their coding skills during the Full-stack Software Engineering: Immersive program. From AI-driven chess tutors to comprehensive class management tools and real-time chat apps, their final group projects reflect their dedication and growth. Join us in this blog as we explore and celebrate their remarkable […]
Chicago, IL, [June 25, 2024] – Code Platoon, a nonprofit coding bootcamp exclusively for Veterans and military spouses, has selected Travelers, a leading provider of property casualty insurance, as its 2024 Partner of the Year. This recognition is given to a corporate partner whose leadership significantly advances Code Platoon’s mission of empowering the military community […]