Tech Talent South

I just recently finished the Tech Talent South New Orleans JavaScript App Development Course. Despite having to go remote after the first class because of the COVID-19 pandemic, TTS was overall a really good experience. I am personally the type of learner... Read More that likes to go somewhat at my own pace, which comes with its pitfalls because it is easy to lose momentum and get stuck. Tech Talents's JS class was the perfect way for me to keep up some momentum and structure to my learning routine. The class goes into advanced JS concepts, comes with lots of great supplemental reading material, and assignments that give you hands on practice. The tools they teach, such as Webpack, React, and jQuery, will give you the ability to start making your own projects very quickly. In addition to the curriculum you are taking, you get access to lots of different seminars that they have that will give you insight on how to get started in the tech world, including how to build a resume and how to use LinkedIn to your advantage.
For some people, the full time, long hours break-neck pace of coding bootcamps with a "job guarantee" (often times people find there is an asterisk by a guarantee like that) and a huge price tag works well for them. For me, this balanced, yet accelerated approach with a very reasonable price and community support worked well for me. I am now working on building my own MERN stack apps and looking to start applying to jobs soon.

I came to Tech Talent South to learn how to build a web application but I learned so much more. I took their full time code immersion course. They even gave me career counseling and the counselor Gabe has been amazing. He helped me put together a linked... Read More in profile and gave me a list of ways to network, even with the COVID situation preventing normal gatherings. I recommend them, at least for the course I took.

I am currently in the Full Time Code Immersion and Intro to Web Design classes in San Antonio. We are meeting via zoom due to COVID.
I was a bit worried I wouldn't pick up the concepts well over zoom but the instructors are incredible! They make sure... Read More you're able to follow along, ask questions when you don't understand and keep you confident with lots of one on one help offered before and after classes, even on weekends! There is also lots of collaboration within your cohort that makes working on homework and networking fun.
The instructors are truly dedicated to making sure you succeed along with the others from Tech Talent South. They are available for any and all questions. Being new to the tech environment, having so many resources has been awesome as well as getting lots of career advice and help too!
They have made a nervous, recent graduate without many offers for a good career feel incredibly confident that with my new skills, I will land a rewarding position with a great company.
This program has been challenging at times but has also been the best investment I've made in myself thus far.
So glad I am a part of Tech Talent South!

This course covered HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, JQuery, Ruby and Rails, with lessons in Git, GitHub, deployment, and more. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing and classes forced into online meetings, TTS was able to maintain classroom... Read More quality with a high degree of individual student attention. The instructor was always on time, well prepared, and able to explain intricate topics with ease. He even stayed late several times to ensure we fully understood everything or to help us through technical issues. TTS also helped me tune my linkedin and find a job! One hundred percent do not regret; absolutely recommend for anyone looking to gain a solid foundation of coding knowledge, with the experience and practice to make you feel comfortable in the professional world.

Tech Talent South has given me a great opportunity. I got accepted into their GAP(Graduate Accelerator Program) and got placed in their Java code immersion course! So far it has been an amazing experience. The instructor has done a great job explaining... Read More the material and makes it easy for students with no prior programming experience to understand and grasp what is being taught. He goes out of his way to help students outside of classroom hours who need extra help. Besides learning how to code, TTS also helps prepare you for the job market. They really care about your success and make sure you are getting the most out of your time at TTS by helping you achieve your goals. If you are thinking about attending a course at Tech Talent South, do it! You won't regret it.

Great experience. Went into their full stack Java course without much prior programming experience. The class started off great in person, but was switched to video conferencing once covid-19 hit. The class went on smoothly without missing a beat. Came... Read More out much more proficient, and now have a clear and understanding path on my way as a Full stack programmer!

First of all, I feel my situation is not typical. I have been working in the Maritime industry since 2012, and finally came to a point where I knew a change was needed. This whole coding thing kept popping up everywhere, such as research on high income... Read More skills and podcasts, so I started off with some free online resources to get my feet wet. After a while, I knew I had to seek out people already in this field, and pick their brains about the best ways to learn and ultimately land a job. I jumped on meetup, and came across a group open to anyone that gathered once a week. Once there, I noticed a pattern almost immediately, everyone I talked to that had the type of job that I was seeking out had attended a bootcamp. After some research on bootcamps, turns out there's only 2 in-person bootcamps in the New Orleans area. One was thousands of dollars, and required about 6 months or more of dedication, full time, and no guarantee of a job after all that. There's even a point where you go 6 days a week for 12 or so hours a day. Having a mortgage and other commitments, it just wasn't in the cards for me. Tech Talent South was other school and was much more reasonable. Instead of months on end, without the ability to work, they have different classes, so you can basically go in the direction of your choosing. The basic class is called Code Immersion, and they have others as well such as Javascript development, Rails development, UI/UX, etc. Best part for me, the Code Immersion had a part time option. So, my full time job in the Maritime industry requires me to work on call 6 days at a time, but I was able to negotiate with my boss and have a schedule that allowed me to take the part time class.

Having said all of that, the class was only 2 nights a week and 8 weeks long. For me, the benefit came from dedicating the time to learning the subject. Had I tried on my own via online, I would never get as much done as I wanted to. The curriculum is good for beginners. The class revolved around Ruby/Ruby on Rails. The instructor was very approachable and knowledgeable. Ultimately, we didn't finish the project we were working on during class because we ran out of time. I think the class needs to be a bit longer. The best part, however, was the community part of it all. They set us up with tours of some of the best Tech companies in town, and had guest speakers regularly. This is where the pay off was. I made it a point to attend anything and everything. And every time I went to an event or tour, I made sure to get a couple LinkedIn connections out of it. This alone led me to get several interviews. None of the interviews led to a job, but it got my foot in the door, and they now have a face to my name.

With my particular situation, the only class I could take was the part time Code Immersion. After 8 weeks, my boss at the full time job needed me back on the same schedule as everyone else, so I couldn't take anymore classes. However, I kept attending the tours and events that I could make. I also kept attending the weekly meetups from the beginning of my story. I kept meeting other alumni, past and present, and through these alumni connections, I landed a job as a QA tester.

My whole point is no bootcamp is going to be a magic bullet. As with anything in life, it comes down to what you put into it. Some people may just want to learn a little bit out of interest, but I was looking for a career change. As for Tech Talent South, I would absolutely take more classes, if my schedule had allowed, but after class I kept learning all that I could and had to rely on other online sources. The people were great, I really enjoyed class, and I love being plugged into the Tech scene now in New Orleans. If you're thinking about trying Tech Talent South, go for it. Compared to other schools, if its not for you, at least it didn't cost you $15K - $20K to figure that out, and if it is, you can build your own path. Stay connected, put in the work, and go to all the events!

Took this course in 2018 when i wanted to make a transition into I.T. The course then covered Ruby and RoR but has now switched to a Java based platform (so jealous!!). The support from the TTS team was amazing, and their dedication to helping with the... Read More job search was reassuring. I was employed, and am still, within about 6 weeks of graduating the camp and am now a software consultant and manage infra and release for my project. Follow up has been constant without being overwhelming. I can't say enough good about them.

I have always had an interest in coding and started searching online for available options and came across Tech Talent South.

After submitting a request for more information on their Code Immersion Program I was contacted promptly by the staff. They answered... Read More the many questions I had and offered guidance to help me to understand what is was I was looking for.

It is a Bootcamp so it fast-paced, however many topics are covered and while it is challenging for a beginner in web-based development, it is also informative. It has helped pique my interest and has encouraged me to pursue further.
At this time it is more for personal interest \ development, however, it may lead to further training in this field.

The part-time code immersion course seems to well with my full-time job, which is a plus for me.
A team environment is also encouraged in the classrooms.
I would recommend this course for anyone that is interested in this field. The staff is supportive, encouraging and bring real-world experience to the classes.

I had no experience in coding or programming but decided to sign up with Tech Talent South after researching the organization. It was the Part Time Code Immersion with Ruby on Rails. It was indeed immersive and difficult for a beginner such as myself,... Read More but overall a fun and growing experience and I made new connections along the way. I would recommend the TTS organization to anyone who wants a community based organization that cares about your career growth in the tech field.