NEW YORK, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to
rapidly escalating US demand for software development
professionals, Fullstack Academy today announced it is offering a
live online software engineering training program nationwide.
Targeting early career and experienced professionals, the full-time
online coding bootcamp trains students of any tech skill
level for high-paying, in-demand tech jobs in just 17 weeks.
The need for IT professionals is unprecedented, as US companies
currently post nearly one million unfilled IT positions, according
to IT trade association CompTIA. Further, the US Bureau of Labor
Statistics projects software developer jobs to increase by 21%
by 2028, with the median pay for software developers currently at
more than $105,000.
One of the longest-running and most successful technology
bootcamps in the nation, Fullstack Academy runs its programs
in New York and Chicago as well as with academic institutions
across the country, helping graduates secure jobs with top-tier
tech companies such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook. Among
Fullstack graduates, 79% surveyed say they've been employed in a
job requiring the skills learned at bootcamp, with an average
salary increase of 49%.
"As we reactivate our online learning curriculum during
this challenging time, we feel it's important to give people across
the country access to our program and learn the skills they need to
transform their careers," said Nimit
Maru, co-founder and co-CEO of Fullstack Academy. "The
program is a great solution for Americans working remotely,
in-between jobs, or searching for a new career."
Maru also noted that in times of social distancing, with
millions of professionals working remotely, demand for software
engineers is growing and will continue to build both during the
pandemic and after it has passed.
"As more employees work from home, companies face significant IT
challenges. Many will also see the benefit of employing remote
staff after the pandemic, which will result in greater demand for
IT professionals going forward," said Maru. "Demand for web dev and
cybersecurity talent remains at an all-time high and will likely
continue to grow as we increasingly rely on technology to help us
adapt to the changing landscape."
Teaching fullstack JavaScript, the program includes live,
interactive instruction and offers a project-based curriculum where
students receive practical and technical experience and have a
robust portfolio upon graduation. Career services support is also
offered throughout the program, as students are connected with a
dedicated career counselor for resume reviews, LinkedIn profile
updates, job search guidance, and more.
The 17-week program begins in June
2020, with an application deadline of May 3. To help
support students, Fullstack Academy is lowering the
program's required tuition deposit by 75% to $500. To learn more about this program,
individuals can join webinar info sessions from April 28-30.
To help individuals decide if coding is a potential career
path, Fullstack Academy provides a free, self-paced Intro to
Coding class, which teaches coding fundamentals. It's also offering
its $100 Bootcamp Prep online
course for free, which teaches intermediate programming
concepts to help students prepare to attend a top-ranked coding
bootcamp.
About Fullstack Academy
Before Fullstack Academy came
to life in 2012, co-founders and co-CEOs David Yang and Nimit
Maru worked as software engineers and engineering leaders at
startups and large and mid-size companies. Over time, they realized
that providing a high-quality, immersive coding education at an
accelerated pace was not only impactful but also scalable.
Fullstack Academy was founded with the idea that coding and
software development have the power to positively influence
communities and economies. Since then, Fullstack has expanded to
Chicago and established the Grace
Hopper Program, the first coding bootcamp in NYC to offer deferred
tuition and an inclusive and supportive community for
women+-identifying applicants. A fast-growing company, Fullstack
has developed partnerships with leading universities around the
country and has added cybersecurity to its list of specialty
bootcamp offerings. Graduates have gone on to work at Google,
Facebook, Amazon, various Fortune 100 firms, and countless
startups. More details can be found at fullstackacademy.com or
at gracehopper.com. Fullstack Academy was acquired by Zovio in
2019.
About Zovio
Zovio (Nasdaq: ZVO) is an education
technology services company that partners with higher-education
institutions and employers to deliver innovative, personalized
solutions to help learners and leaders achieve their
aspirations. The Zovio network, which includes Fullstack
Academy, TutorMe, and Learn@Forbes, leverages its core strengths
and applies its technology and capabilities to priority market
needs. Using advanced data and analytics, Zovio identifies the
most meaningful ways to enhance the learner experience and deliver
strong outcomes for higher education institutions, employers, and
learners. Zovio's purpose is to help everyone be in a class of
their own. For more information, visit zovio.com.
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