Tech Elevator Pittsburgh 901 Pennsylvania Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

"Their lack of overall assistance with attempting to find a job after “graduation” was very disappointing for the amount of money spent to go through this program. Something important to note is that if you decide to do the national part-time program, you will be paired with your local TE branch for matchmaking if you are not open to searching nationally and uprooting your life to relocate elsewhere in the country. The problem with this was that my local branch (Pittsburgh) was not familiar with me whatsoever when matchmaking time came, and those of us from the part-time cohort seemed like an afterthought that were just “squeezed in” last minute wherever possible. I also had to ask them late the night prior to send me my interview schedule for the next morning, since it hadn't yet been sent to me well after the time they told us to expect them, and thus seemingly had forgotten about mine. I was originally promised several interviews over a period of two days, during which we were also told to make sure we were available both days, and it ended up only being three interviews total the first day, with the second day not needed whatsoever. This was disappointing, as I had taken PTO both days from my current job, as we were instructed from the start of the program. I understand that changes happen, but there was also no communication with this, and I had to be the one to reach out to them in order to obtain an answer on whether day two was needed or not, and even then, we were told to “stay available” that day as well before ultimately being told at the last minute that day two was not going to be needed. My actual interviews were also disappointing, as again, it seemed like they just paired me with whatever was left that no one else wanted since I came over from the part-time cohort. Two of my “interviews” were with recruiters who stopped replying to my correspondences within days after the interviews, and the third was with a company that only had one opening. More of my disappointment also came from the lack of support after graduating and the feeling of being on an island since they already got their money. The regular 1-on-1 meetings they had me schedule post-graduation to discuss my “strategies and approach” were also lacking in that the only takeaways from those were mainly them telling me to “keep doing what I’m doing and something will happen.” It was disappointing overall that their “help” only consisted of posting openings that we could already find ourselves, and not actively trying contact recruiters, companies, etc. on our behalf to connect us and help more in that regard with job placement. I was also told by one of my friends who did the program in-person that there are regular emails and invites sent out for networking meetups and other similar events, which I also have never received or was included in. Much of the program ultimately seems to depend the most on matchmaking, and if you get the short end of the stick with that, it could result in your entire investment going to waste. Also beware that there isn’t much support for finding jobs post-matchmaking, and gaining any traction on your own with only the bootcamp on your resume and no other prior experience is EXTREMELY difficult."

"Tech Elevator was an amazing experience. The curriculum and instructors are top notch and care about your success. It is definitely not easy and requires full dedication, but I would recommend TE to anyone interested in transitioning into a career in tech."

"This was an incredible experience!  The amount of material that we learned was incredible.  I have now been in the work field for 3 months as a full stack developer and I have used all my skills learned at Tech Elevator.  The teachers are top notch and really know there stuff.  There is no spoon feeding here, they guide you to the answers you seek.  The placement group is second to none.  Getting companies to come in and talk about careers at there businesses, mock interviews and mock tech interviews were great building blocks to be ready for a interview in the real world.  I recommend Tech Elevator to anyone who is looking to enter the world of computer development. I actually had actually graduated with a degree in computer information systems back in '91 and this course brought me up to the current state of programming languages.  i can truly say that after just 14 weeks I am able to really use my skills at my new job.  If you have an aptitude to programming you will do incredible in this course."

"I cannot recommend Tech Elevator enough! It was one of the best decisions I made for myself. As a 30-something, college graduate, I found myself in unfulfilling work, unrelated to my studies, and not happy with my salary. I felt stuck since the jobs I felt I did qualify for, I really wasn’t interested in applying for. I knew I needed to find something I could see myself doing longterm and I knew it would require me to learn a valuable skill. I started learning to code on my own and I knew right away that this was the path I should be taking, so I decided to hit the fast forward button and enroll in Tech Elevator. Fourteen weeks later, I was interviewing with my top pick, and I now am set to start a job there next week. Reflecting on my time at Tech Elevator, not only did I learn so much, I met a lot of great people along the way. I know I have made lifelong friends as well as have built a strong network. My instructor, Walt, is an amazing teacher and his patience and knowledge are incomparable! Ellen, Stephen, and Jennifer are amazing mentors when it comes to learning how to market yourself to potential employers and they truly care about everyone finding success after the cohort. I really can’t say enough about all of the staff at the Pittsburgh Campus! My recommendation for anyone considering doing a bootcamp, is to do your research. I chose Tech Elevator because of their Pathway Program and their strong job placement rate and they did not disappoint. The curriculum is amazing too. They jam pack a lot of stuff in those 14 weeks and the process of learning and then implementing what you learn in smaller homework problems and then compounding it into bigger capstone projects really helps solidify everything. I would also recommend learning some coding on your own prior to starting, to make sure this is something you truly enjoy and also to prepare for the intensity of the bootcamp. Tell your friends and family you are going to be super busy, and maybe give your house a deep cleaning before you start! You may not have time for anything else, but that’s ok! It’s a small sacrifice for what you will get in the end. My foremost advice for anyone considering Tech Elevator is: what are you waiting for? You can do this! It will be hard, but making a change and putting yourself out there rarely ever isn’t hard. If you really want to make this change and are willing to put in the time and effort, DO IT!"

"I was on Java program in Fall 2019. There were two other boot camps I got accepted in Texas but I chose Tech Elevator and moved all the way to Pittsburgh to attend the program, I couldn’t be more proud of my decision. Everyday at tech elevator was a new learning experience for me. It is not just about coding, I have learned to identify and develop my soft skills. The pathway program really helped me to elevate myself, I was never so prepared and excited for my interviews. If you’re looking for a career change and want to join the Tech world, I highly recommend Tech Elevator."