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How to Apply to BloomTech [A Step-by-Step Guide]

Congratulations on your decision to kickstart a rewarding new career as a web developer or data scientist with an online coding bootcamp! Here's your complete guide to the BloomTech application process.

Here's How BloomTech Students Can Turn Ideas to Products – and Profits

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Blockstack to open up a new way for our students to earn cash for their first Blockstack app while they finish their education.

How Long Does the BloomTech Admissions Process Take?

Depending on your level of experience before applying, your chosen track, and your preferred tuition option, the amount of time it will take you to complete the process may vary.

BloomTech Partners with The Mom Project to Help 500 Women Re-enter the Workforce

Through this new partnership with The Mom Project, BloomTech is committed to helping #ChampionMoms reach their full potential and find their next professional opportunity. I hope you join us.

Announcing Job Search and Instruction Changes to the BloomTech Curriculum

Today we're announcing a series of upcoming curriculum changes at BloomTech, including additional leadership opportunities for students, more intentional instruction, better career prep, and a more efficient and flexible curriculum.

BloomTech Raises $74 million for Incentive-Aligned Education

Today we’re announcing that BloomTech has raised $74 million in a Series C funding round led by Gigafund. This new financing will support our continued mission to unlock student potential, regardless of circumstance.

Announcing New Mental Health Benefits for BloomTech Staff and Students

We're changing how we approach mental health at BloomTech because I know that we only succeed when all of us, students and staff, are at our best, physically, emotionally, and mentally

Announcing BloomTech Co-op:  Community driven projects, built by students for FREE

Beginning in January, we want to pair every group of students with a pre-specced community project. You bring the project, our students will build it completely free.

How to Get into BloomTech's Data Science Program

BloomTech’s data science program is one of the quickest and most affordable ways to become a data scientist. Here’s everything you should know to get started and a few tips for applying.

Paystack Hosts BloomTech Student Meetup in Lagos

BloomTech students in Lagos had the opportunity to meet with the Engineering and Product teams at Paystack on January 25, 2020.

Career Preparation at BloomTech Begins on Day One

To ensure that they’re ready to hit the ground running in their new fields, all BloomTech students complete a career readiness program in tandem with their technical learning experience.

Announcing the Release of Our H2 2019 Outcomes Report

We're excited to release our H2 2019 student outcomes. As part of our commitment to data transparency, we are proud to be working with The MFA Companies, an accounting, audit, and advisory firm, who performed an examination of our data.

Sauti East Africa: Students Use Tech to Increase Legal, Safe, and Profitable Trade in Africa

With help from BloomTech Co-op and Social Impact Manager Jessica Wilkinson, BloomTech partnered with Sauti East Africa to develop four unique projects to improve usability and reach of the platform, including incorporating new tools and technologies.

What's the Difference Between Full Stack and Backend Development?

Both full stack and backend development are rewarding career paths for coders who like to work behind the scenes, but there are distinct differences between the two skill sets.

A Message of Support to Our Black Students, Staff, and Community

Last week the nation witnessed another innocent Black man murdered at the hands of the police. I need you to hear that we at BloomTech, and I specifically, strongly believe that Black Lives Matter.

Q&A: What Does it Take to Succeed at BloomTech?

Your success at BloomTech is dependent on the amount of time and effort you commit to learning. So what’s the secret to success at BloomTech and how much time will the course really take?

Being a Father Has Made me a Better Leader, and Vice Versa

To all of you balancing your own version of chicken nugget dinners, tea parties, and hours of Zoom calls, here are three ways I make my career and parenthood work together.

A Message to our Student Community Regarding COVID-19

’m reaching out personally because it’s important to me that I reiterate that we’re committed to supporting you through this difficult time. I know the past few weeks have felt strange and uncertain for all of us, including myself.

BloomTech Expands Mental Health Support through Modern Health

To reaffirm our commitment to the mental wellness of our learners, BloomTech is expanding our mental health support services offered to all staff and learners beginning September 28, 2021 through a renewal of our partnership with Modern Health.

An Update on BloomTech and ISAs in California [Updated]

Earlier this week, we learned our latest submission to the BPPE was not accepted. This is the latest step in a long process, and so while it’s not the decision we hoped for or expected, we’re committed to working directly with BPPE to solve the issues they raised

7 Ways to Connect With the BloomTech Community

Welcome to the BloomTech community! We’re thrilled that you’ve taken the first step toward changing your life and your career. Now it’s time to start meeting your new classmates and instructors, and get connected to your new BloomTech network.

2019: A Year Of Incredible Growth

Our one and only mission at BloomTech unlocking the potential of everyone, regardless of circumstance, and that work is paying off for our students. And we’re just getting started.

Another Step to Incentive-Aligned Higher Education and Job Training in California

BloomTech to Continue to Offer Incentive-Aligned Tuition to Californians under Agreement with new Department of Financial Protection & Innovation

BloomTech grads get jobs, faster: New Outcomes & Diversity Reports

Today, BloomTech published our 2021 Outcomes Report and 2022 Diversity Report. These analyses are one way we remain committed to transparency, a rewarding learner experience that leads to a job, and an inclusive company culture.

Full Stack Web Development vs Data Science

Learn about web development and data science, and discover which program is right for you. A new career in tech opens new financial and professional opportunities.

BloomTech to Launch New Backend Engineering Program, Jointly Developed with Amazon

Graduates will be prepared with the skills necessary to land an entry-level software engineering role at companies of all sizes.

Leif Partners With BloomTech, Allocates Up To $50 Million To Student ISAs

We are thrilled to announce that Leif has allocated up to $50 million in financing capacity to BloomTech to make the education students need to transform their careers available at no cost until they are making more than $50,000/year.

BloomTech Signs $20 Million Agreement with Long-term Education Investment Fund

Today we’re announcing that we’ve signed an estimated $20 million agreement with the Long-term Education Investment Fund (Leif) and its affiliated Student Advantage Fund.

BloomTech Announces $14 Million Series A Led By GV

BloomTech, a computer science academy that trains students of all educational and financial backgrounds to become software engineers at no upfront cost, today announced $14 million in Series A funding.

Miracle Messages: BloomTech Students are Using Tech to Help End Homelessness

In our first Co-ops spotlight, we're sharing the story of Miracle Messages, an organization that reunifies individuals experiencing homelessness with their loved ones by recording and posting video messages on social media.

Announcing BloomTech Labs — Our In-House Software Apprenticeship

We've added a full software engineering apprenticeship into the BloomTech curriculum. By graduation, every student will have built a real, production-ready app on a real team.

An Update on the Status of Our UX Design Program

Today, we are leaning into our commitment to transparency to help UX students understand what happened with our User Experience Design (UX) program and where the program stands today.

Announcing Our New ISA Financing Blueprint and $100M in New Financing

A sustainable, incentive-aligned way to make ISAs work long-term.

Why We Started BloomTech

Today, I'll share why we started BloomTech – we needed to replace the current model of education with something that doesn’t leave people broke for the rest of their lives if it doesn’t work out.

Earn more, faster: Applications open for the new BloomTech experience

Our newest initiative—the BloomTech CareerFlow learning experience—adds greater flexibility to our direct path to a well paying job. Applications open today to this new and even better version of BloomTech, which launches July 18.

Checklist: 6 Things to do Before Your First Day of BloomTech

Congratulations on being admitted to BloomTech! You’re about to embark on a journey that will change your career, and ultimately your life. Here are 6 things to do before your first day of class to ensure you get the most out of your time at BloomTech.

BloomTech’s Curriculum Now Includes Career Search

This year we made a big change to ensure that every BloomTech alum has the best chance of landing their dream job – we integrated the student job search into the new 9-month BloomTech curriculum.

Expanding Educational Opportunities For Veterans: Announcing Our Partnership with Shift

This Veteran’s Day, we’re rolling out an all-new program to help veterans learn in-demand skills like coding, data science, mobile development.

Applying to BloomTech: How to Choose the Right Tuition Option for You

You’ve begun an application, chosen a program of study, and passed your entrance exams. Next up: Choose how to pay for your BloomTech education.

BloomTech Partners with Code.org to Help Close The Tech Divide

There is little upfront tuition cost to our students and admission to our school isn’t dependent upon past academic, employment or financial history - our focus is on what a student could be capable of learning. And their willingness to do so.

We’re Thrilled to Announce $4 Million in Seed Funding and Our First Graduating Class

This round of funding allows us to cover the cost of a world-class education for thousands of individuals who are looking for new opportunities, like our 20 new BloomTech graduates.

Parents – It’s Time to Expand How We Talk to Our Kids About Education

As a father of two, this time of year has me thinking how as parents, we need to update the advice we give our children when it comes to the choices they have for their futures.

Your Feedback and Making BloomTech Better

Student expectations of BloomTech continually go up, as they should. It’s our job as a school to continually live up to and exceed those expectations. We look forward to always striving to raise the bar.

Online Coding School vs Teaching Yourself to Code: Which Way to Go?

Nate began his tech career by going the self-taught route, but he didn’t DIY for long. If you’re weighing going to an online coding school against teaching yourself to code, you’ve come to the right place.

Try before you buy: BloomTech’s Free Trial

With BloomTech’s Free Trial, you can kickstart your tech career, on your schedule—without making any financial commitments for 3 weeks.

How to succeed with a flexible schedule

Whether you’re raising a family, working full-time, looking for a first career, or juggling an inconsistent schedule—we can train you for a well-paying tech job!

BloomTech Mentor Hosts Student Meetup at DoorDash HQ

On Friday, September 27, one of our incredible student mentors hosted a walk-through of the DoorDash headquarters in San Francisco, California, for a small group of BloomTech students.

Announcing the Release of Our H1 2019 Student Outcomes Report

A new process we're building to improve transparency, consistency, and accountability around outcomes reporting at BloomTech. We plan to release this report every six months, and we hope to continuously improve it, based on the feedback we receive.

Announcing BloomTech's 2020 Outcomes Report

In dedication to transparency and accountability, we share our progress toward our goal of empowering people, regardless of their circumstance or background, to begin rewarding careers in technology.

How to Ace the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT)

One of the steps in the BloomTech admissions process is taking the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) – an aptitude test that measures how well you solve problems, digest information, learn new skills, and think critically.

BloomTech Approved by the BPPE in California

In order to achieve this important milestone, we are introducing the Retail Installment Contract (RIC) as a tuition financing option for incoming students in California. Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer ISAs to new students in CA for the foreseeable future.

Ongoing efforts for equity: Releasing the BloomTech 2021 Diversity Report

Today, we release our 2021 Diversity Report. We are a young company, and we are dedicated to transparency as we grow in our DEI journey. We are proud of both our progress and our ongoing initiatives to improve diversity, equity and inclusion for both our staff and learners.

6 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health at BloomTech

If you’re experiencing symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, or another type of mental health issue, you should know that you’re not alone. BloomTech is an exciting time and there's a lot to do, but your health comes first.

Building an Inclusive Future: 2020 Diversity at BloomTech

Our first BloomTech Diversity Report. The purpose of this report is to establish a baseline understanding about our students and staff in order to start a dialogue about how we can better support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at BloomTech.

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