Learning to Code Without a Map: Mentorship and Entry...
summary
Bootcamps are fading: low enrollment forces many programs to close and Turing School shut in June; typical bootcamp runs 3–7 months and costs <$25k versus a four‑year degree at about $11k per year. Practical specifics matter: build a to‑do app (add edit complete delete view), set measurable goals, use AI as an aid not an answer, pursue paid internships/apprenticeships (many currently require a BS), create internal train‑up cohorts like Power Home Remodeling’s 5–6 per cohort, and find concrete mentorship arrangements.
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chapters (15)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:30Decline of tech boot camps
- 6:23Why tech education matters
- 10:32Paths into tech now
- 13:43Barriers in self-learning
- 14:48Build learning map with projects
- 16:34AI as tool not crutch
- 18:40Finding mentorship
- 20:23Supporting learners
- 21:47Paid internships and training
- 23:09Mentoring and advocating
- 24:55Call to action
- 26:21Remove degree requirements
- 27:43Future of tech education
- 28:25Q&A
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