Attending Prime Digital Academy (Prime) was a game, and life, changer. Over the course of 4 years, I earned an AS in Computer Science while working full time. After being let go, breaking into the tech community with an AS was near impossible. Lots of resumes and cover letters with no bites. I needed something to up my skills and Prime came highly recommended. It was a big, nerve racking, decision to make the commitment but I couldn’t be happier that I did. The biggest advantages Prime gave me are: Full Stack Knowledge Earning my AS, I was experienced with coding concepts, algorithms and how to work simple frameworks but I didn’t know how to connect it to anything or create a full product. Prime not only gave me the skills to create a full stack application but the practice and guidance on how to make it better and continually improve. Career Assistance Prime doesn’t guarantee you a job after graduation but they set you up with the skills to get one yourself. Everything from resumes, cover letters, networking, interviews, and more are taught and practiced weekly. This was a huge selling factor for me personally and one of the main reasons I chose Prime over other local boot camps. If you put in the effort and pay attention, you will land a role. You just need to be patient, apply yourself, and trust the system. Cohort There’s the old saying that “it takes a village…” When you join Prime, you are not alone. Your cohort mates become some of the greatest people you will ever meet and you will make connections left and right. From the staff, other students, and alumni, your network of people to reach out to and ask questions grows exponentially. Prime fosters a safe place to learn, grow, and ask questions, and the support and sense of community is amazing. I graduated a few months ago and I’m still in contact with he folks at Prime. Joining the Prime community has not only made me a better developer but a better problem solver and team mate. I can’t thank the staff at Prime and my fellow cohort mates enough for helping me get to where I am today. | 