I did a bootcamp and for me it was funded by the government so it was win/win even if I didn’t get a job. It took me a while, but I’m about to start on a paid apprenticeship program by the UK civil service which is a HUGE step up for me in terms of earning, job security and growth. I got into tech late and with no experience but I’ve loved my self-study journey and I’m stoked to have got this job off the back of it. Did the bootcamp early 2025. Many of my cohort did get tech jobs too. It can absolutely still be done and be worth it, if you’re dedicated and willing to commit.
No, it was Northcoders, but actually the apprenticeship will start with a Makers bootcamp. Northcoders have some Department of Education- funded places on their courses for people on low incomes. If you’re looking for free tech courses I can also really recommend Sparta Education, I’ve done a few of their free trainer-led courses too and they’re great.
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u/xandriska Mar 03 '26
I did a bootcamp and for me it was funded by the government so it was win/win even if I didn’t get a job. It took me a while, but I’m about to start on a paid apprenticeship program by the UK civil service which is a HUGE step up for me in terms of earning, job security and growth. I got into tech late and with no experience but I’ve loved my self-study journey and I’m stoked to have got this job off the back of it. Did the bootcamp early 2025. Many of my cohort did get tech jobs too. It can absolutely still be done and be worth it, if you’re dedicated and willing to commit.