My time at VSchool was fun and very educational, but the experience isn't enough for most graduates to land a job in web development. Every employee was working very hard and they did an amazing job at solving students' needs, every teacher stayed after and put in extra effort to help you understand the course content. Here are some pros: Mo made a great community/invited guest speakers, the school is in a decent location, and housing is provided, you can rent computer equipment, and the buildings are clean. I definitely felt they replicated a modern tech company environment and I was happy to be coding everyday with other people who shared the same passion as me. Although I was very disappointed in knowing every instructor had been a Vschool student, I was generally happy with the school. I became more disappointed when after 6 months of completing the course I couldn’t get past the first round of interviews for any job, and I'd only be considered for Jr. positions or less (internships/apprenticeships). Honestly, I was expecting more opportunities - especially since I moved to a big city. After a year I interviewed with 2 unpaid internships, 3 paid apprenticeships, and 1 Jr. role - 6 positions in total within 12 months. With VSchool's best intentions most graduates should expect to be working a non-tech related job for at least a year after completing the course, and be continually improving their skills by looking for internships and studying free online courses until they're employable, especially if they don't have a background in tech. Do not expect job offers for at least three months after graduation, even if you’re working diligently. |