I am one of many individuals entering this field that landed at software development after a tough decision for a career change. I spent my time in the nonprofit world at the local YMCA climbing the ladder and learning about the organization, my community and most importantly myself.
After the constant battle with the little person on my shoulder about diving off into the tech industry, I finally took the plunge and signed up for a boot camp. It was everything I knew it would be. Satisfying, frustrating, exhausting and thrilling all at the same time. I knew I made the right decision. However, I learned more about what I don’t know and the steep climb to understand this world made the job search daunting. I knew I needed experience but gigs and working for free was not something my life could afford.
Enter Develop Carolina! I went to an information session and my hope rekindled until I heard about the open slots and number of applicants. The ratio was tough so I knew I would need to tu