NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to
burgeoning interest in its recently launched cyber bootcamp,
Fullstack Academy announced today it has expanded its partnership
with the University of San Diego (USD)
with the establishment of a program that teaches web programming
skills.
One of the longest-running and most successful coding bootcamps
in the country, Fullstack Academy brings the program to a market
that experienced a 19.7% increase in software and technology jobs
over the past two years, according to CBRE Tech. The growth
supports a Wall Street Journal report that San Diego is one of the top-five cities
responsible for 90% of U.S. high-tech job
growth.
Coupled with job growth projections indicating San Diego will add about 8,500 tech-based
positions in the next 10 years, demand for skilled professionals
will be essential to meet the needs of regional development
projects such as a 2.6 million square-foot Amazon distribution
center and the Otay Crossings Commerce Center. Examples of jobs
students will qualify for include web developer, software engineer
and full-stack developer.
"The new University of San Diego
Coding Bootcamp will provide students with the training and network
opportunities they need for in-demand skilled technology jobs in as
few as 12 weeks," said Nimit
Maru, Fullstack Academy co-founder. "The program is ideal
for tech beginners—including college students and young or
experienced professionals—who are looking to make career changes.
It is perfect for San Diegans in non-tech industries such as
military, education, retail and manufacturing who seek an
opportunity to discover a new passion and career path."
Teaching full-stack JavaScript, the bootcamp offers a
project-based curriculum where students will build more than 13
projects during the course, giving them practical experience and a
robust portfolio upon graduation. Students are also afforded
networking opportunities and connected with a dedicated career
counselor for resume reviews, LinkedIn profile updates and job
search guidance.
"Because San Diego will continue to experience aggressive
technology sector growth, it is imperative we proactively ensure
our community has the requisite skills," said Andy Drotos, Director of Professional and Public
Programs at USD's Division of Professional and Continuing
Education. "Expanding our partnership with Fullstack Academy means
our local workforce will have more options when transitioning to a
new career in an expeditious and effective manner."
Students may participate in either a part-time, 26-week course
or a full-time, 12-week course. Upon completion, graduates will
receive a certificate from Fullstack Academy and USD. Scholarships
between $500-$2,000 are available for active and retired
military veterans as well as USD alumni, current students and
employees, among others. Classes are expected to begin in
May 2020.
About USD's Division of Professional and Continuing
Education
The University of San Diego's Division of Professional and
Continuing Education (PCE) offers a robust portfolio of courses and
programs needed by aspiring professionals that evolves in response
to their professional development in the fields of business,
education, health care and more. PCE nurtures key partnerships on
the local, national and international level to better serve working
professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers, as well
as with their employers to help achieve their highest value and
potential. Learn more about USD's Professional and Continuing
Education, visit PCE.SanDiego.edu.
About Fullstack Academy
Fullstack Academy opened in
2013, after co-founders David Yang
and Nimit Maru opted to devote
themselves full-time to building a coding school. Since then,
they've expanded to Chicago and
established the Grace Hopper Program, the first all-women coding
bootcamp in the nation to offer deferred tuition. A fast-growing
company, Fullstack has developed partnerships with leading
universities around the country and 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
start-ups. More details can be found at
https://www.fullstackacademy.com or at https://www.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 www.zovio.com.
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