Code Platoon Bootcamp Review

The non-profit organization Code Platoon is a program designed to teach veterans Ruby full-stack fundamentals at a low cost. Students only have to pay $1,500 out of pocket, with the rest of their tuition covered by private and corporate donors. It is a 16-week, in-person only program that is full-time. Prior to the in-person classes, all students are required to complete pre-work, which takes between 60 and 100 hours to complete. There is also a paid internship program offered after the in-person classes, which places graduates at one of the corporate partners for three to six months.
The course also teaches professional development skills, and offers job counseling, interview preparation, and employer matching. There is no tuition guarantee, however, but Code Platoon has the goal to have a 90% employment rate within three months of graduation. No prior experience in programming is required to participate in the program. Veterans will be asked for their DD-214 or Statement of Service.