Jim Hennessy, Author at Code Platoon

Teaching Assistants help students learn and develop programming skills

December 8, 2020 in Blog /by Jim Hennessy

Teaching Assistants (TAs) are an integral part of the Code Platoon learning experience. These volunteers bring their coding and professional experience to share with our students and assist in their Code Platoon education. Code Platoon TA’s typically volunteer one evening each week to help students with their assignments and help conduct Mock Interviews to prepare… Continue Reading Teaching Assistants help students learn and develop programming skills

Inside Code Platoon – Challenge Coins

September 15, 2020 in Blog /by Jim Hennessy

At Code Platoon, we think of our students as a team. To signify their membership, each graduate receives a challenge coin. A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion, bearing an organization’s emblem and carried by its members. Traditionally, they might be used to prove membership or to boost morale. The coins have become… Continue Reading Inside Code Platoon – Challenge Coins

Naming our Cohorts and the Military Alphabet

August 21, 2020 in Blog /by Jim Hennessy

One of the most common questions we get asked at Code Platoon is how we name each of our 14-week cohorts. The answer is pretty simple. We call each group in sequence to match the military phonetic alphabet. Our first cohort was named Alpha Platoon, and our next session, beginning in October, will be Mike… Continue Reading Naming our Cohorts and the Military Alphabet

CP Announces Upcoming Cohort Dates and Application Deadlines

June 8, 2020 in Blog /by Jim Hennessy

Code Platoon, the Coding Bootcamp that transforms Veterans, military spouses, and transitioning service members into software developers through an immersive, hands-on, educational process, and paid internship program, has announced the dates for their upcoming cohorts and application deadlines. Code Platoon’s flagship full-time program: a 14 week, high-intensity, full-stack immersive Bootcamp is offered both in-person and… Continue Reading CP Announces Upcoming Cohort Dates and Application Deadlines

Are you a good fit for Coding Bootcamp?

April 8, 2020 in Blog, Career Tips /by Jim Hennessy

Many people are considering jobs in the high tech industry. And to get there, rather than pursuing traditional computer science degrees, more and more people are enrolling in Coding Bootcamps – intensive courses in programming, design, and data science. Immersive Coding Bootcamps give students the opportunity to learn by doing in a collaborative environment. Many… Continue Reading Are you a good fit for Coding Bootcamp?

Code Platoon part of DoD Skillbridge program for transitioning service members

April 3, 2020 in Blog /by Jim Hennessy

Code Platoon is a Department of Defense approved Skillbridge program, in accordance with DODI 1322.29 and NAVADMIN 222/15. Code Platoon provides transitioning service members with an opportunity to develop in-demand job skills while still serving. Specifically, service members who participate via SkillBridge can use their last 6 months of active duty to participate in Code… Continue Reading Code Platoon part of DoD Skillbridge program for transitioning service members

Code Platoon and the COVID-19 virus

March 17, 2020 in Blog /by Jim Hennessy

Like most Americans, Code Platoon is navigating uncharted waters as we adapt to restrictions designed to lessen the spread of COVID-19 virus. From social distancing to remote workplaces; increased use of remote video to new approaches to delivering information and education – we are adapting to a new reality. With the spread of COVID-19, Code… Continue Reading Code Platoon and the COVID-19 virus

Sabrina King, Code Platoon Advocate Spotlight

January 21, 2020 in Advocate Spotlight /by Jim Hennessy

Sabrina King, Chief Talent Officer at LEARN Charter School Network, joined Code Platoon as a board member in 2017. She immediately connected with the mission and knew her skills as a strategic HR/OD executive could help Code Platoon build a stable foundation to ensure steady growth. “My uncle was in the military and I have… Continue Reading Sabrina King, Code Platoon Advocate Spotlight

Kilo Platoon Update Blog

January 17, 2020 in Blog /by Jim Hennessy

Stay up to date with Kilo Platoon through the coding boot camp journey and beyond! Kilo Platoon starts their coding journey On January 6, 2020 Code Platoon proudly welcomed 23 new students to our Kilo cohort. During their first week of class, Kilo students heard from our alumni on best practices, both in and out… Continue Reading Kilo Platoon Update Blog

Anthony Elfering, Alumni of the Month, January 2020

January 17, 2020 in Alumni /by Jim Hennessy

In early 2018, Anthony was looking for a change. He wanted to try his hand at coding, and was intrigued by the emerging bootcamp model, but wanted to use his GI Bill to help with his tuition and living expenses. Fortuitously, Code Platoon had recently been approved by the Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs, and… Continue Reading Anthony Elfering, Alumni of the Month, January 2020

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Teaching Assistants help students learn and develop programming skills

Inside Code Platoon – Challenge Coins

Naming our Cohorts and the Military Alphabet

CP Announces Upcoming Cohort Dates and Application Deadlines

Are you a good fit for Coding Bootcamp?

Code Platoon part of DoD Skillbridge program for transitioning service members

Code Platoon and the COVID-19 virus

Sabrina King, Code Platoon Advocate Spotlight

Kilo Platoon Update Blog

Anthony Elfering, Alumni of the Month, January 2020

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