This is a presentation about Code Platoon. Code Platoon is a non-profit, immersive bootcamp that prepares veterans for careers in software development. Like Dev Bootcamp, General Assembly and other immersive bootcamps, students learn everything they need to begin a career as a software developer. Only Code Platoon is $1,500, much less than other bootcamps, and geared specifically for veterans.
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Open Jobs Job-Seekers
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Project Job Growth
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Huge Demand for Software Developers
Job growth for software
developers is expected to be
over 22% in the next 10 years
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
7. $1,500* < $15,000
Tuition
* As a non-profit with funding from corporate sponsors and private donors, Code
Platoon is significantly more affordable than other immersive coding bootcamps
8. Modeled after Dev Bootcamp, its a new model in workforce development
4-Month, immersive (70 - 85 hours / week) program where we teach veterans
enough to become world-class junior developers
$1,500 per student
Modern technologies, best practices, fundamental computer science principles
Non-profit serving veterans exclusively
Much more affordable, veterans services, career transition services that are
veteran-specific
Corporate Partnerships
What is Code Platoon?
9. Corporate Partners
Fund programming through tax-
deductible contribution
Help shape curriculum
Mentor
Provide a paid 3-month
internship
Get a pipeline to veteran talent
Job - ready interns
Support veterans in a
meaningful way
10. How Can You Help?
Introductions to potential Corporate Partners
Introductions to Channel/Referral Partners
Charitable donations
Refer veterans who want to become programmers
Rod Levy, Executive Director
rod@codeplatoon.org
773-216-7890