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	Reviewer Name	Review Body
	James	Guild SA offers two main tracks: the mobile bootcamp (iOS or Android) or the apprenticeship program. This is a review of the apprenticeship. Guild SA's Android Apprenticeship program is tailored for those who've grasped the fundamentals of Java but need guidance and mentorship to take their skills to the next level. That fit my situation well. My goal was to release an Android app to the Google Play Store and that the app be designed and built as if a professional developer created it. This standard likely won't be achieved by watching YouTube tutorials or taking college courses, which is what I did for about 6 months prior to joining. When I became a Guild SA Android apprentice, I saw my skill jump up right away. The greatest benefit of having Kevin, the lead architect and instructor, as a mentor is that 1) you literally have an ARCHITECT answering your questions and reviewing your code and 2) he explains why the code does what it does. Not knowing why a piece of obscure code is written can be frustrating but Kevin can be relentless in researching the answer and then explaining how it works. That's so much better than waiting hours, days or even weeks for an answer on StackOverflow. Already after a month, I have an Android app under my belt and my confidence as a mobile developer grows every day knowing that I'm learning the right way under Guild SA's mentorship. If you're over being a novice and have the drive and initiative to build a portfolio of apps yourself to show off to the world but need guidance to do it right, check out Guild SA's apprenticeship program.

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