Tech Elevator Columbus - Columbus, Ohio

ML

I took this course a couple years ago as a single mother- peggy and london really encouraged me. They said that there were a lot of opportunities they could assure for me. I took a chance with 20k to create a better life for my son and I. The classes were okay. The teachers were not available as often to explain the material so I had to turn to my peers for help.

The jobs were not a promise and I never was able to get a job from this. The jobs required a Bachelors from most people in a math or science field despite them having "hiring partners."

I am now an 25k in debt with a son and no work.

Corey L.

I would've given them 5 stars but the fact they are pushing Java only is ridiculous. Columbus is a .net hub. Java is a west coast language there a very few to no Java jobs here everything is .net I'm the director at my company. Director of web development. Anyone interested in jobs needs to learn .net/c# path with MVC and entity framework. Also any selenium or TDD is beneficial. Java will make you a sales person selling cars or you'll end up at McDonald's serving burgers 🍔. There's very little Java jobs here. I handle all hiring we have a booth a stir trek we sponsor stir trek. You need to learn a .net path not Java. I promise you you're career longterm will benefit from .net. if tech elevator no longer offers it then I suggest pluralsight for online courses and certificates. Just the director of web development giving you some friendly advice.

Jack W.

I chose Tech Elevator because I knew graduates of the program were getting placed into jobs. I didn't expect the program to give such a breadth of knowledge from coding knowledge to skills for getting you into a job. Staff helps with crafting resumes, behavioral interview practice, technical interview practice, elevator pitches, and they even put you face to face with companies hiring tech roles. As far as coding goes, the instructors teach students full stack programming and answer every question asked, even those beyond the curriculum of the program. I would recommend this program to anyone looking for a stepping stone into the world of tech.

Sam B.

Tech elevator was an overall great experience. The curriculum focused on important skills that helped me grow as a developer. The staff was incredible. I was in Steve Carmichael’s Java class. The course was challenging but Steve made lectures engaging and made sure to stress the most important details, and made sure my classmates and I felt comfortable asking questions and were keeping up with the content.

Aside from the technical aspects the boot camp also made sure to stress the importance of networking and finding a job. Coming into the program, I was much more stressed about this side of the program, but after going through the program I am incredibly grateful to all the pathway directors. I felt more comfortable marketing myself as a job candidate and would not have found a job without the pathway program.

Abdi A.

Tech Elevator exceeded my expectations in every aspect. The program's structured curriculum, coupled with hands-on projects, provided a comprehensive learning experience. The supportive community fostered collaboration, making the challenging journey enjoyable. The career support services, including resume workshops and employer connections, were instrumental in my successful transition into the tech industry.

Garrett C.

I am entering with an Associate's degree in Software Development from C-State. To be honest, I didn't feel comfortable claiming that I could program. However, within just two weeks—yes, TWO WEEKS—I was able to grasp and comprehend coding more than during my entire two years in college. Thank you, Tech Elevator; you guys rock!

With that being said, I did find the statistics for Tech Elevator a bit off. The job placement seems pretty low, at least for this period in time. I am looking forward to experiencing the year-long follow-up for alumni and hopefully witnessing more of my peers securing jobs.

Overall high reviews for Tech Elevator. I can confidently say I am a Software Developer.

Jeffery M.

I am graduating from Tech Elevator later today. Before I begin, I should also note, I'm brutally honest. If I leave a review of this kind, it's because I mean it.

I spent some 4-5 years trying to brute-force my way into this industry via the self-taught method. It was incredibly difficult with all the distractions that normal life consumes. My wife became pregnant and she gave me 1 year to find a job in tech or else we would choose a different path. I continued with my career, and programmed before work in the morning, I programmed during work if I am being honest, and I programmed at home. I learned trendy skills, built a portfolio website that I was proud of, then I hit the applications. I hit up Indeed & LinkedIn and couldn't get a single interview. Then my friend finally forced an interview with his company, after all, I was probably further along than he was when he joined the industry. Needless to say, the interview did not go well.

A year went by, but tech really is my passion. I truly love it. So we looked for the best bootcamp possible. I looked at all of them with a careful eye. I got reviews, and Tech Elevator became the more-than-obvious choice.

Being surrounded by a class of passionate people, getting direct mentorship from instructors with decades of actual programming experience was invaluable.

If anything made Tech Elevator stand out so much it was the 'Pathway Program'. Basically, a team dedicated to supporting you through and after Tech Elevator in finding a job. They showed me how to fall in love with the local tech community. They beefed up my resume and LinkedIn. They gave me mock-interviews to prepare me for all those horrible soft-skill questions companies love to ask until my eyes bled. At the end of it, I got a job before graduation. Not many get placed before graduation, since you barely have time to apply.

Tech Elevator, needless to say, changed my life in so many ways. If I hadn't found a job for 6 months after graduation, I would probably still be giving this glowing review because I so highly value what they provided me in terms of passion, friends, and most importantly, the technical ability to go build anything I can dream of. I have a laundry list of things to learn now that I found a job, and I plan to do whatever I please.

So how about some reasons to not attend?

If you are not prepared to work 12 hours a day, regularly, for long periods of time, rain or shine, right or wrong side of the bed. You will wake up with no energy, depressed, terrified of the future, staring at debt, applying to 100 jobs to only receive a handful of rejection letters. And still, you need to know that you just have to sit up, brush your teeth, and sit down with a massive cup of coffee down at your desk and do it all over again.

I saw many students fail, drop out, and never heard from them again. All of their reasons generally stemmed from realizing programming was not what they wanted to do, or that they didn't have the work ethic to keep up. There is a reason Tech Elevator's placement is so high, it's because the training is intense, and effective. It stays true to the name 'bootcamp'.

Here's the deal. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, who graduates from the in-person full-time program, has immense potential. Some of them are the least talented people I have ever met. In order to survive the program, those people were the last ones to leave deep into the evening. Others are horribly gifted, and somehow they maintained part time jobs. Everyone is different, but I would hire any of them because I know what it takes and how bad they want it.

I hope this helps both people considering joining Tech Elevator, and employers who are debating if a bootcamp is enough to get you prepared for this industry. For me, it was a resounding yes.

Melissa P.

I can’t say enough positive things about this program. I was a stay at home mama for the last almost five years and was incredibly nervous about starting a career for the first time. I have a degree in Communications but zero experience. I had zero background in coding as well.

To start off the instructors at Tech Elevator are beyond talented and caring. It truly blows my mind how brilliant they are. John made class exciting every day and he is always there if you need the extra support or help. Before leaving everyday he makes sure to ask if anyone needs assistance before heading out and he’s right there when you message him a question on his own free time. He truly is there to see you succeed. He is always asking what he can do to make the experience better.

The Pathway Program was extremely helpful, from helping craft a resume, to mock interviews, to matchmaking where they help you make connections (which is ultimately what helped me secure a second interview and ultimately a new career). I didn’t know where to begin when it came to job searching and my technical interview skills needed a lot of practice. They provide all the help and support that you need.

I am very thankful for the opportunity to work with such talented people and to be part of Tech Elevator. The program is tough, but it is more than worth it. I did my research before applying and they have a FIVE STAR review for a reason.