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Techtonica: Bridging the Tech Gap

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Screenshot of a testimonial. Text says, 'This has been a really transformative year for me. I'm so proud of myself for taking a leap of faith, leaning in to the challenges, and believing in myself. This has been a dream of mine for many years, to call myself a software engineer and today I can say it with pride. Thank you to my cohort mates for inspiring me every day!! For helping me see myself in this new way and for bringing compassion and perserverance day after day. You're all brilliant and wonderful humans. Thank you to Techtonica mentors and staff for making this possible! Thank you for reminding us how far we've come and to celebrate ourselves regularly. - Destinee, Program Participant' Screenshot of a rating on Switchup. Test says, 'Rachel Greenwood Software Engineer | Graduated: 2023 12/19/2023 One of the Best Decisions I've Ever Made I found Techtonica by chance while trying to teach myself to code. I could tell from the very start in the weekly pre-application study groups how much the staff actually cares about and supports its students, and that care and support continues throughout...' Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says,‘Alma Benitez (She/ They) 1st . SWE apprentice @Playstation | Techtonica engineering graduate I Natur... It cost $0 to build someone up as they learn a new skill! Michelle Glauser (She/Her). You Techtonica Founder & CEO empowering women/enby folks in need w/ tech ... ... The absolute+HIGHLIGHT+ of my weeks is seeing Techtonica's software engineers' projects & group love-watch the chat in this video from last month! In a few minutes, they'll present their final projects. Next: interviews, matching, graduation, and job placements! https://lnkd.in/gFeDp9yG #BridgeTheTechGap’ Screenshot of rating on Glassdoor of Techtonica. Text says,‘5.0 Former Employee, more than 1 year Great place to work and learn Jan 29, 2023-Curriculum Developer Recommend Pros CEO Business Approval Outlook *Techtonica is a great place to learn and work. *Great flexibility with schedule. Remote work. *The CEO and staff members were supportive. Great work/life balance, care about mental health. *Overall a good place to work. Cons Not at the moment. I had a good experience.’ Screenshot of rating on Glassdoor of Techtonica. Text says,‘An amazing group of like- minded people to learn with. Not just focused on learning to code but also learning to deal with what you may face in the software development/coding industry. Great alumni support network.’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says,‘Joslyn Briseno (She/Her). 1st Software Development Engineer In Test Today marks the end of the first week of my apprenticeship at Sony PlayStation as a Software Development Engineer in Test. I'm excited for this new journey and the opportunity to grow alongside an amazing team. Thank you, Nihar Vakil for the guidance and warm welcome! A special thanks to Techtonica and to my mentors Tuhin Kanti Sharma and Madhukaran Murali who provided an enormous amount of support. #BridgeTheTechGap #playstation #techtonica’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says,‘Diana Olivas (She/Her) ⚫ 1st Software Engineer Co-Op @ Cisco Meraki Thanks, Cisco Meraki for the #merakiswag! I am extra thankful for the Meraki blanket that has been keeping me warm throughout my first week #cisco #meraki #merakimagic #womenintech THE NORTH FACE CISCO Meraki ייוייוויי Cisco Meraki CISCO Meraki’ Screenshot of rating on CareerKarma of Techtonica. Text says,‘Incredible Experience Janice Montecillo graduated Techtonica Techtonica Review: Created 1 month ago Techtonica has an incredible mission dedicated to getting underrepresented people into tech. Being tuition-free, this is a rare opportunity in the bootcamp sphere. Additionally, there is an equal emphasis on soft skills, the interviewing process, and mental health to the actual coding, which is an experience you may not receive at any other bootcamp. At the end of the curriculum, we get matched with a paid internship with a sponsor company that best fits the student's interests. The staff at Techtonica is determined to get you your first position in tech. Techtonica is extremely open to feedback and implements it immediately. Less Pros Tuition-free, offers stipends, provides laptops, staff is receptive to feedback, well-rounded curriculum, provided personal mentors, bringing on guest speakers from the tech field weekly Cons There have been no cons during my experience.’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says,‘Harneet Kaur (She/Her) • 1st Software Engineer in Training at Techtonica I'm so excited to share that I will be joining Cisco Meraki as Software Engineer Co-Op. Can't wait to start my journey and help power the #merakimagic Thanks to everyone who supported me through this process. Shoutout to Casey Magoulas for making this transition so smooth. I'm joining ... CISCO' Meraki’ Screenshot of rating on SwitchUp of Techtonica. Text says,‘Anonymous Software Engineer Apprentice | Graduated: 2022 Course Apprenticeship Overall Curriculum Job Support 12/19/2022 Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says,‘Angel Sanchez. 1st Software Engineer I am thrilled to announce my new role as a Software Engineer intern at Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation. I am grateful for the upcoming opportunities, so I can learn and grow as a professional. A special thanks to my manager Shikhar Rawat for a warm welcome! A special thanks to Techtonica for giving me the opportunity to become a Software Engineer. I am grateful for Techtonica's mission to increase diversity and inclusion in the Tech industry! #softwareengineer #growthmindset #techbusiness #diversityandinclusion LOOKING FORWARD TO MY NEW ADVENTURE’ Screenshot of rating on CourseReport of Techtonica. Text says, ‘Natalie Apprentice Graduate Verified by GitHub Overall Experience Instructors Curriculum Job Assistance Jun 21, 2022 A great way to break into tech! My overall message to people about Techtonica (women, non-binary, femme identity) is that this is a great way to get your foot in the door in tech! There are many coding bootcamps, many of which charge *a lot of money with no meaningful job opportunities. This does not describe Techtonica. Techtonica is not a cookie cutter academic course/bootcamp, it is a very practical preparation for the actual job. You will need to be able to self-learn with the help of the engineering manager, volunteer mentors, cohort mates, & free online resources/Etc. You will be guided to learn the fundamentals of software development, practice coding challenges (leading up to leetcode), and will build up a portfolio of projects!!!’ Screenshot of rating on Twitter of Techtonica. Text says,‘Ruthie Irvin @ruthie_irvin. Feb 3 I love myself and @TechtonicaOrg so much I tattooed myself doing the program on my arm forever.’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says,‘Kimberly Dang. 1st Software Development Engineer In Test ... I'm really excited to share that I will be joining Sony Playstation as a Software Development Engineer in Test apprentice. Thank you to all the support and guidance I have received from Techtonica mentors, Bill DePhillips and Vladimir Jimenez throughout this journey. I'm excited for the next chapter of my tech career. #bridgingthegap #bridgethegap #playstation #techtonica #playstationintern LOOKING FORWARD TO MY NEW ADVENTURE’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says, ‘Sophia Pung (She/Her). 1st Software Developer at Indeed grateful for the energy that everyone the cohort dressed up for Halloween brings each day (all the way through day 98....)’ Screenshot of rating on CourseReport of Techtonica. Text says,‘Michaela Parry Graduate. Apprenticeship. San Francisco Verified by GitHub Overall Experience Instructors Curriculum Job Assistance Sep 06, 2022 This changed my life Techtonica wants its participants to be successful. The staff is incredibly supportive and realistic, even when you have full-blown imposter syndrome. They are trying to #BridgeTheTechGap and help low-income women and nonbinary folks (everybody but cis- men) get into tech. Also, because the program lasts 6 months, you can still have a life outside of your computer (extra great for parents, people with other obligations, people who are trying to not burn out in tech before even getting started). In fact, they encourage you to have a work-life balance and to know what you deserve in your upcoming tech career. A year ago, I was doing something else entirely, not at all related to tech, and now I'm a Software Engineer at Sony. All you really need is to be ready and willing to work with others, to not be afraid of independent learning, and to be able to ask questions (especially when you're confused!).’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says,‘Melissa Natividad (She/Her). 1st SDET at PlayStation I'm excited to share that I've started an apprenticeship as a Software ... Development Engineer in Test at PlayStation this week! I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow with an amazing QA team. Thank you, Alena Yakubouskaya, for the warm welcome that involved my favorite team activity: a bubble tea run Big thanks to Techtonica for preparing and encouraging me to pursue my dream! #BridgeTheTechGap LOOKING FORWARD TO MY NEW ADVENTURE’ Screenshot of rating on SwitchUp of Techtonica. Text says,‘Ruth Irvin Software Engineer in Training | Graduated: 2022 Course Apprenticeship Overall Curriculum Job Support Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says, ‘Linda Sanchez (She/Her) • 1st SWE Co-Op at Cisco Meraki... Just got my #MerakiSwag! Tomorrow will mark the first day of my journey at Cisco Meraki, and I can't wait to be part of such an amazing community. Shoutout to Casey Magoulas and Kayla Stueland-Imo for being so welcoming and making the preboarding process so easy. Can't wait to work with Tom Coughlin and my lovely mentor, Hannah Bulmer! D-1! #MerakiMagic #WomenInTech’ Screenshot of rating on Glassdoor of Techtonica. Text says,‘5.0 ★ Opportunity to Become a SWE in 6 months Dec 19, 2022 - Software Engineer In Training Pros Recommend Business Outlook -You learn full stack (Postgres, Express, React, Node), JavaScript - Possible job placement + good pay + benefits + mentor - Opportunity to learn with a stipend - Soft and Behavioral Skills training - Technical Mentor - Mock Interviews, Code Assessments, and 1:1 Meetings - Guest speakers and events - Code challenge practice - Diverse & Inclusive Cons - Fast-paced - Expected to have SOME basic coding skills to pass the interviews to ENTER - you're expected to ask clarifying questions to receive proper feedback’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says,‘Alma Benitez (She/ They). 1st SWE apprentice @Playstation | Techtonica engineering graduate I Natur... Mentors really shape participants of the cohort, I would not have been able to progress so much without mine! To my friends with more experience in the field, please consider applying! #bridgethetechgap’ Screenshot of rating on CourseReport of Techtonica. Text says,‘Supriya Graduate Apprenticeship San Francisco Verified by GitHub Overall Experience Curriculum Instructors Job Assistance Dec 19, 2022 Great Program for Career transition to Tech I had a great, positive experience with Techtonica. I joined Techtonica last year (2021), because of some family issues, I thought about quitting the program with a broken heart. But Techtonica gave me an opportunity to work as a curriculum developer(part- time). It really helped me to keep in touch with folks at Techtonica and resume the course the following year. The staff at Techtonica are awesome and available to help throughout and after graduation. Techtoncia has a good work culture, they are friendly, transparent, motivating, collaborative and empathetic. They helped me to get a paid internship. I am alway grateful to Techtonica. Pros: 1. Techtonica is a free, software engineering program for women and non-binary adults.2. They will assign you a mentor, who is going to help you learn programming, code debugging, and review your PRs.3. They will help in Interview preparation (Weekly knowledge check, mock interviews with volunteers)4. Placement with sponsor company’ Screenshot of rating on Glassdoor of Techtonica. Text says, ‘The staff is nice and the environment is very welcoming. You learn a full tech stack in under 4 months and then make multiple project to strengthen your skills. They provide several resources like mentorship, stipends, laptops and more. You learn a lot and in the end you possibly can end up with a sony internship.Its def a hard 6 months but if you work hard, you can definitely suceed in this program.’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says,‘Xochitl Cruz (She/Her) • 1st Planet Express Apprentice I'm excited to share that I will be joining Sony Playstation as a Planet Express apprentice. I'm grateful for all the support and guidance I have received from Techtonica mentors, Seth Drew and Vladimir Jimenez throughout this journey. This has been a wonderful experience and can't wait to see what comes next. #bridgingthegap #bridgethegap #playstation #techtonica #playstationintern’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says,‘Joslyn Briseno (She/Her). 1st Software Development Engineer In Test Today, as Day Lead for Techtonica, I had the opportunity to facilitate my cohort's meetings and daily activities. I love being a part of a collaborative and empowering program. Thank you to Daaimah Tibrey for taking the time to talk to us about your journey toward becoming a software engineer. #techtonica #bridgethegap #softwareengineer’ Screenshot of rating on SwitchUp of Techtonica. Text says,‘Anonymous Software Engineer In Training | Graduated: 2022 Course Apprenticeship Overall Curriculum Job Support 12/19/2022 Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says, ‘Alma Benitez (She/ They). 1st SWE apprentice @Playstation | Techtonica engineering graduate I Natur... One of best things about Techtonica is its volunteers! Craig Dennis gave a very enthusiastic and interactive lecture on API's today. It was a great presentation that had the ease and flow of a conversation. Craig really highlighted the importance of navigating web safety while searching for APIs and provided great resources and tips for members of the cohort to use. Thank you, Craig! You made an otherwise intimidating topic very palatable and easy to understand.’ Screenshot of rating on Glassdoor of Techtonica. Text says, ‘5.0 An amazing program for underrepresented people to get into tech Dec 20, 2022 - Software Engineer in Training Pros Recommend O CEO Approval Business Outlook Teaches you everything you need to know to get an internship as a full stack developer. Internships are provided to those who successfully complete the program. Techtonica provides a monthly stipend along with a laptop so that you don't have to work outside the program. If you get into techtonica, just know that you'll be with like- minded people who are there to encourage you and help you. Cons This program is an intense six months of your life. So you have to be ready for the challenge and dedication.’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says,‘Janice Montecillo (She/Her) • 1st Software Engineer in Training ... I am so excited to say that I just finished the first few weeks of my apprenticeship as a Software Engineer at Sony Playstation. Biggest thank you to Madhur Kamalapurkar, Abigail Edwards, and the rest of the team for the warmest welcome and support. I am deeply excited to learn and grow with this brilliant team. And of course, thank you to Techtonica whose vision lent me the vigor to make this possible. #techtonica #BridgeTheTechGap #playstation LOOKING FORWARD TO MY NEW ADVENTURE’ Screenshot of rating on Glassdoor of Techtonica. Text says,‘5.0 Great opportunity to break into tech Dec 19, 2022 - Cohort Member in Austin, TX’ Screenshot of rating on CourseReport of Techtonica. Text says,‘Zelma Sedano Junior Software Engineer at Sony PlayStation ⚫ Graduate. Apprenticeship. San Francisco Verified by GitHub Jun 18, 2022 Overall Experience Instructors Curriculum Job Assistance Life-Changing Attending Techtonica has been one of the most challenging, rewarding, and educational experiences I've ever had. Prepare to spend 6 months absolutely IMMERSED in code. Not only does Techtonica teach you how to be a full-stack developer, it also teaches you how to lead meetings, be accountable to your team, and in the end sets you up for success.’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says, ‘Mia Dixon (She/Her). 1st Software Engineer I'm happy to share that I'm starting an internship as a Software Engineer at Indeed.com! #softwareengineer #blackexcellence’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says, ‘Alma Benitez (She/ They). 1st SWE apprentice @Playstation | Techtonica engineering graduate I Natur... ... I've recently completed my 12th week at Techtonica, meaning I'm officially halfway through the bootcamp! I started this journey feeling very intimidated about jumping into a field I had little to no prior experience in. Today I'm celebrating the progress I've made, thanks to my network of mentors and cohort members. I started the program struggling to comprehend how to build a simple guess the number game, and am now building full stack apps weekly able to create, read, update, and delete resources. I still have a lot to learn, but Im excited about where I am and where this journey will take me. #bridgethegap’ Screenshot of rating on CareerKarma of Techtonica. Text says,‘Great Experience Joslyn Briseno graduated Techtonica Techtonica Review: Created 1 month ago Techtonica is a 6-month coding Bootcamp for women and nonbinary people. It is well structured and provides technical and soft skills training to ensure its students are well-equipped for the tech industry. There is a strong sense of community! I highly recommend it! Pros Assigned mentors, weekly 1:1, office hours, and tech-help channels. Weekly hands-on projects that help you practice new concepts. Supportive staff and peers. Weekly interviews with people who work in the industry. Networking opportunities. Less Cons It is all online, and navigating resources can become overwhelming. Fast-paced.’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says, ‘Alma Benitez (She/ They). 1st SWE apprentice @Playstation | Techtonica engineering graduate I Natur... I am elated to announce my new role as a software engineering apprentice at Sony, PlayStation. I'm excited for the professional growth that will come from learning at such an innovative company. I'd like to thank my manager, Orlando Cardoso for already making me feel so welcome and for helping me transition into this role. I can't wait to see what we will accomplish together. This life changing career step would not have been possible without the help of Techtonica. My pivot from health care to tech has been made possible by the skills, patience, and support this community has provided me. #softwareengineering #tech #growthmindset #diversityandinclusion #diversity #techtonica #bridgethetechgap #latinasintech #womeninstem LOOKING FORWARD TO MY NEW ADVENTURE.’ Screenshot of rating on LinkedIn of Techtonica. Text says,‘Ruthie Irvin (They/Them). 1st Full Stack Software Engineering TA After a rough knowledge check snafu, founder Michelle Glauser invited us up to the roof in Gather to chat about our experience and feelings + gave a pep talk about our deserving to be here. One participant wanted to Screenshot of rating on Glassdoor of Techtonica. Text says,‘5.0 stars Life changing, very rewarding Dec 19, 2022 - SWE Apprentice in Miami, FL Pros Great opportunity to break into tech. They really care about the students, if there are any problems either personal or with the program curriculum they will try their best to set things right or help with personal issues. The team goes up and beyond to make sure the participants succeed in life. - Fully remote - Stipend - Laptop - Support Cons I have no cons, keep changing the tech world. It's hard but you can do it, it can be overwhelming, but they help, lots of mental check-in, meditation etc.’ Screenshot of rating on SwitchUp of Techtonica. Text says, ‘Harneet Kaur Software Engineer Co-Op | Graduated: 2022 Best decision to join Techtonica! 12/19/2022 I had an amazing time at Techtonica. Techtonica really cares about its cohort members and made sure that I am doing well. Getting feedbacks regularly really helped me to keep track of my progress and provided me with goals I needed to work on. Working in a collaborative environment helped me to improve my team-building, communicating skills. It's a safe space to begin your Tech journey. Everyone is so friendly and professional. It becomes overwhelming at times, but having meditation sessions really helped me to put my mind at ease. Just trust the process.’ Blue square tile with a tweet screenshot with a white background that says, 'Just started my new internship last Monday at @indeedthanks to my time at @TechtonicaOrg #insideindeed' and below the text there is an tile with a dark blue background with white font that says, 'We get people jobs.' Blue square box with a white box that has a Glassdoor review that has 5 green stars and black letters that says, 'Software Engineeer in Training.' Also has a review that says, 'Life-changing journey!! Highly recommend Techtonica!' Blue square tile with dark blue quotations inside a white box that says, 'I am amazed at all that I've learned throughout this entire program. I've built my confidence and achieved something that was only a dream of mine 5 months prior. Reflecting on that always leaves me in disbelief. I'm so thankful for Techtonica. [Staff members] and all my cohort-mates have made this process one of the most invaluable experiences of my life. <3 -Techtonica participant Blue square tile with a tweet screenshot with a white background that says, 'Just signed my first full time offer as a software developer. But I shall never forget I came from a desert full of cactus and sand🌵 and it was the dream of a stubborn girl. #latinasintech #womencancode #freecodecamp @TechtonicaOrg. Below there is an image of a Latina woman with red hair next to her computer, additionally, below that there is a picture of the Latina women as a child Blue square box with a white box that has a Glassdoor review that has 5 green stars and black letters that says, 'Software Engineeer in Training.' Also has a review that says, 'This program will change your life' in a bold black font. Blue square tile with dark blue quotations inside a white box that says, 'I’m being very serious when I say that I’d be happy to take literally any of them. I’ve never experienced that before from folks so new to the work. -Shane Duff, Senior Front End Engineer at Pantheon' Blue square tile with a tweet screenshot with a white background that says, 'I am happy to announce that I have accepted a place in Techtonica's July 2021 cohort! I will be learning the PERN stack, working with amazing mentors, and developing my skills in engineering. I am now officially a software engineer in training @TechtonicaOrg!' Blue square tile with white square in the middle that is a review of Techtonica. There are 5 yellow stars for overall rating and job support. There are also 5 stars for curriculum. The review is written by Anonymous, a Software Engineer in Training who graduated in 2022. The review itself says, 'The best experience I could've asked for! Blue square tile with dark blue quotations inside a white box that says, 'Techtonica changed my life. I now have connections that I can reach out to, soft skills to navigate this demanding field, a solid full-stack programming foundation, and two outstanding mentors that I can reach out to any time. I have an internship that helps pay the bills and I will be learning even more. I feel that my software engineer career is finally taking off! -Techtonica community member' Blue square tile with a tweet screenshot with a white background that says, 'Great opportunity here to break into software engineering via @TechtonicaOrg! They are a fantastic organization that produces great results - in a supportive and equitable way.' Below the text there is a screenshot of Techtonica's application page. Blue square tile with dark blue quotations inside a white box that says, 'Organizers and staff are very encouraging and helpful, and they sincerely want to offer their best assistance to the applicants in the application process. -Techtonica community member' Blue square tile with white square in the middle that is a review of Techtonica. There are 5 yelllow stars for overall rating and job support. There are also 5 stars for curriculum. The review is written by Claribel, a Software Engineer in Training who graduated in 2022. The review itself says, 'I really enjoyed this experience because not only do I have financial stability now, lots of foundational technical skills, I have overcome a lifelong feeling of imposter syndrome, I feel comfortable advocating for myself, the list can go on. If you put in the work here, you will succeed and come out a better version of yourself and with a great internship at the end. They care a lot about their participants, actively listen and really provide a safe space during this challenge because coding is hard but very rewarding and fun!' Blue square tile with a tweet screenshot with a white background that says, 'What a great thing @MichelleGlauserhas done in founding @TechtonicaOrg and helping out women + enby folks in need of tech skills. Tune in to hear @jittertedand @ClareSudbery chat about this and much more: https://tinyurl.com/ted-young-sing' Blue square box with a white box that has a Glassdoor review that has 5 green stars and black letters that says, 'Software Engineeer in Training.' Also has a review that says, 'An opportunity that can't be missed!' Blue square tile with white square in the middle that is a review of Techtonica. There are 5 yellow stars for overall rating and job support. There are also 5 stars for curriculum. The review is written by Brienna Saje Klassen, a Software Engineer in Training who graduated in 2021. The review itself says, 'Forever grateful for this experience.' 'When I applied, I honestly wasn't expecting much of this program and had little trust that it wasn't more than a scam, but I needed a change in structure. College moves at way too slow of a pace when you're a low-income, single mother living paycheck to paycheck. 6 months later, I'm so happy I applied. What I took for a gamble was actually one of the best decisions I've ever made. PROS: - Curriculum is flexible to your learning style. - There's a large pool of fantastic mentors and volunteers to help you learn, and they actually work in the industry. - Stipends help you support yourself so you can focus on your learning and skill development - Lots of opportunities to network and make connections in the industry. - They simulate a real work environment to prepare you for actual work experiences. - Tons of interview and soft skills practice. Really helps with your confidence. - Exposure to numerous kinds of jobs in the Tech industry.' Blue square tile with a tweet screenshot with a white background that says, 'In 18 months I went from single mom of 5 with a high school education to Software Engineering Intern at @Upstart— my first day is January 10th. This is the best christmas ever. 💕 #WomenInTech' Blue square tile with dark blue quotations inside a white box that says, 'Really appreciate the amazing work Techtonica does. I truly respect how everyone at Techtonica Blue square tile with white square in the middle that is a review of Techtonica. There are 5 yellow stars for overall rating and job support. There are also 5 stars for curriculum. The review is written by Lex, a Software Engineer in Training who graduated in 2022. The review itself says, 'An awesome journey that I already miss. Blue square tile with dark blue quotations inside a white box that says, 'Everyone is super happy with the program and the quality of the [graduates]. It was beyond what more were expecting.-Jerome Despret, Director of Engineering at Pantheon' Blue square tile with white square in the middle that is a review of Techtonica. There are 5 yellow stars for overall rating and job support. There are also 5 stars for curriculum. The review is written by Anonymous, a Software Engineer in Training who graduated in 2021. The review itself says, 'So glad I found out about this program when I did. Blue square tile with a tweet screenshot with a white background that says, 'Stoked to be talking to @TechtonicaOrg today on making a values-driven career plan/job search! Last cohort was fantastic; can't wait to meet this crew.' Blue square tile with white square in the middle that is a review of Techtonica. There are 5 yellow stars for overall rating and job support. There are also 5 stars for curriculum. The review is written by Anonymous, a Software Engineer in Training who graduated in 2021. The review itself says, 'Constantly growing. Even though we're in the virtual form, Techtonica feels like a very people/team culture. You can't be a loner in the program. In general, the program is incredibly supportive, on many levels, and to many kinds of people. You're gifted with so many opportunities and space to just learn and explore, to grow and thrive. You choose how you learn but you also don't learn alone, you get to collaborate with peers, with various mentors, with industry volunteers (ie Twitter), and so much more. You can focus more on the learning process, and not endlessly chase, Blue square tile with dark blue quotations inside a white box that says, '[Our Techtonica graduate] is beloved. - Rachel Glickman Director of Inclusion, Diversity, and Employee Relations at Rally Health' Blue square tile with a tweet screenshot with a white background that says, 'I've been [talking] to the folks from @TechtonicaOrg about their program and I think it's high quality. It's small, and targets only certain demographics, but they work really hard with the students to place in companies.' Blue square tile with white square in the middle that is a review of Techtonica. There are 5 yellow stars for overall rating and job support. There are also 4 stars for curriculum. The review is written by Anonymous, a Software Engineer in Training who graduated in 2021. The review itself says, 'Inclusive & supportive learning environment' 'Overall I feel very happy and satisfied with what I have gained both technically and personal development wise at Techtonica. Our cohort was grateful to have internships with Techtonica's partner companies. We are super excited to be starting this next chapter of our software development journey. I feel so grateful to be able to be connected with a 6 month internship through Techtonica. It can be very difficult to get that first job/internship right after a bootcamp and Techtonica aims to break that barrier down.' Blue square tile with dark blue quotations inside a white box that says, 'You could honestly match us with any one of them and it would be great. -Jill Berardini, Software Engineer, Rally Health' Blue square tile with a tweet screenshot with a white background that says, 'I just finished my first week with @TechtonicaOrg :The staff and volunteers are fabulous My cohort-mates are lovely Having a 1:1 mentor is unreal I am exhausted and happy🥰' Blue square tile with dark blue quotations inside a white box that says, 'Mentoring [our Techtonica grad] at Meraki has been incredibly rewarding, as I see her grow into a stronger and stronger engineer every week. -Alexandra Savramis, Software Engineer at Cisco Meraki' Blue square box with a white box that has a Glassdoor review that has 5 green stars and black letters that says, 'Software Engineeer in Training.' Also has a review that says, 'An Incredible Journey' in bold black font. Blue square tile with white square in the middle that is a review of Techtonica. There are 5 yellow stars for overall rating and job support. There are also 5 stars for curriculum. The review is written by Malika Kassen-Lao, a Software Engineer in Training who graduated in 2021. The review itself says, 'From knowing only how to write loops and functions to creating full-stack applications!' The best part of the program is that each student gets matched with a personal technical mentor, who helps with the weekly projects, answer technical questions and help to debug. Techtonica staff was also very supportive, and students could address any problems/issues they had. Another great thing about Techtonica, is that the program does not only teach coding but also trains students for behavioral interviews and develop soft skills. Every week we had mock interviews with Techtonica staff, and we had a lot of opportunities to practice interviewing with volunteers from tech companies. I am so happy that I got to know about this amazing program and decided to join. Next week, I am going to graduate from Techtonica, and I got an internship for a back-end role in one of the Techtonica sponsor companies!' Blue square box with a white box that has a Glassdoor review that has 5 green stars and black letters that says, 'Software Engineeer in Training.' Also has a review that says, 'Thankful' Blue square tile with a tweet screenshot with a white background that says, 'I love Techtonica and know some really incredible women who came outta that camp! I’d love to find and promote something similar that was remote! 👏👏👏' Below there is text that from Techtonica that says, 'We're open to people outside of the San Francisco Bay Area now!' Below there is a tweet from Stacie Taylor that says, 'Heck yes! 👏👏👏' Blue square tile with dark blue quotations inside a white box that says, 'We were very impressed by the level of foresight that went into the curriculum design. -Michael Kyle, Director of Talent at Redbubble' Blue square tile with white square in the middle that is a reviiew of Techtonica. There are 5 yellow stars for overall rating and job support. There are also 4 stars for curriculum. The review is written by a Software Engineer in Training who graduated in 2022. The review itself says, 'My time with Techtonica was a good experience overall. If you are a women or non-binary individual I can not think of another program with the benefits at the same level as Techtonica. You get six months to learn and understand what it means to work in the tech industry. You will need to be self reliant as this program is not like a normal / traditional higher education environment. There are no daily lectures and you will required to find the best way for you to grasp and understand the material. There are resources provided to assist with questions and tech help though so you are not left completely in the dark. If you have the chance to apply I would as this program can change the trajectory of your career and life for the better in the long run.' Blue square tile with a tweet screenshot with a white background that says, 'I am a single mother learning Javascript with @TechtonicaOrg. Techtonica helps #BridgeTheTechGap. You can help by volunteering or becoming a sponsor, check it out! The culture of this program is 🤌🥳 (Below is some of my practice work, I like to keep it fun!). Below the text, there is a screenshot of their code.' Blue square box with a white box that has a Glassdoor review that has 5 green stars and black letters that says, 'Software Engineeer in Training' Also has a review that says, 'Great program!' Blue square tile with white square in the middle that is a review of Techtonica. There are 5 yellow stars for overall rating and job support. There are also 5 stars for curriculum. The review is written by Anonymous, a Software Engineer in Training who graduated in 2022. The review itself says, 'Life changer. This program is intense but beautiful. I went in expecting to of course learn Javascript, but came out with so much more. We learned the PERN stack, how to collaborate with others, how to work with github, the terminal being ur friend and not your foe, but also how to set boundaries, advocate for yourself, and how to give feedback in a professional setting that translates beautifully into every day life. There was also no shortage of guest speakers that did a great job at showing the diversity in the industry job wise. Just so much. The curriculum was solid but with the amount of time we have for the program, u can only spend so much time on each concept. You are able to put things into practice right away though which helps it stick.' Blue square tile with a tweet screenshot with a white background that says, 'I started volunteering with @TechtonicaOrgthis year, and I believe in their program. They provide excellent opportunities for woman (cis/trans) and non-binary adults to become software developers. Latinx, Black, and non-binary folks are especially encouraged to apply' Blue square tile with white square in the middle that is a review of Techtonica. There are 5 yellow stars for overall rating and job support. There are also 4 stars for curriculum. The review is written by Anonymous, a Software Engineer in Training who graduated in 2022. The review itself says, 'One of the best leaps of faith and decision I made that paid off at the end!

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