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title: "Beyond Tech: Helping Veterans and Spouses Transition to Tech Careers"
description: Learn how Code Platoon’s Beyond Tech curriculum helps Veterans start tech careers with career-readiness workshops, mentorship, and job search strategies.
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# [Beyond Tech: Helping Veterans and Spouses Transition to Tech Careers](https://www.codeplatoon.org/blog/beyond-tech-military-transition)

 Written by [Rich Luby](https://www.codeplatoon.org/blog/author/rich-luby) | Feb 8, 2021 2:00:00 PM

 

*TLDR: Understanding **workplace expectations**,** professional communication**, and** career navigation **can be a barrier for Veterans and military spouses transitioning to tech. That’s why Code Platoon’s Beyond Tech curriculum is built into our coding bootcamps, helping **bridge the gap** **from service to software engineering**. Through career-readiness workshops, industry mentorship, and a supportive community, graduates gain the skills to thrive in their first tech jobs and beyond.*

There are many paths to a career in tech after the military, from traditional colleges to coding bootcamps and software engineering apprenticeships. can all provide the knowledge and skills needed for an in-demand tech career. However, knowing how to do the job and presenting yourself to an employer can be two different challenges. 

“There's a lot of Coding Bootcamps out there. What we do differently is ensure that when you graduate from Code Platoon, you’re not just technically skilled but also a well-rounded, career-ready professional,” Rod Levy, Code Platoon’s Executive Director, said.

At Code Platoon, we provide **a structured plan **to help you in your military-to-tech transition. **Beyond Tech**, our eight-part career-readiness series, ensures you don’t just graduate with technical skills, but with the **confidence and career competence to succeed in the tech industry**.

## How Beyond Tech Helps You Succeed

Built into **every Code Platoon bootcamp**, Beyond Tech covers a range of **critical career topics** that will help you feel confident as you move from coding student to tech professional:

- **Overcoming Imposter Syndrome:** Building confidence in your skills and overcoming self-doubt.
- **Navigating Workplace Culture:** Understanding the differences between the military and civilian work environments.
- **Diversity and Inclusion in Tech:** Exploring how diverse teams lead to better products and stronger collaboration.
- **Financial Literacy:** Managing a new tech salary, understanding healthcare and retirement benefits, and planning for financial security.
- **Job Search Strategies:** Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, networking, and interview preparation.

> The Beyond Tech workshops were invaluable, even after my years of civilian work experience. 
> 
> Everett Yeckley, Code Platoon graduate & Senior Software Developer at [Charles Schwab.](https://www.schwab.com/)

## Beyond Tech in Action

After separating from the Air Force in 2017, Gary Coffey struggled to find meaningful employment. He spent his first year as a civilian “barely scraping by” while working at a mattress store before discovering Code Platoon. 

After graduating, he got an entry-level tech job at [Enova International](https://www.enova.com/), where he now works as a Senior Software Engineer. Gary’s journey proves that with the right support, **Veterans can successfully transition into rewarding, long-term tech careers**.

“Code Platoon prepares Veterans to go from coding bootcamp straight into your new career,” Gary said.

Gary isn’t alone in his post-graduate success. [More than 72% of our graduates are employed as full-time software engineers](https://www.codeplatoon.org/outcomes) within a year of completing the program. The median starting salary for these graduates is $80K. 

“My pay now is better than my old retail job, but honestly, the best part of working as a software engineer is that I don’t have to fake my enthusiasm at work. I genuinely enjoy what I do,” Gary said.

## Comprehensive Career Support

Beyond Tech is just one piece of Code Platoon’s [Career Services](https://www.codeplatoon.org/career_services) designed exclusively for Veterans and their families. Additional benefits include:

- **Resume & LinkedIn Coaching** to help students market themselves effectively.
- **Mock Interviews & Job Search Guidance** so graduates feel prepared for technical and behavioral interviews.
- **Networking Opportunities & Employer Connections** with companies looking to hire Veterans and military spouses.
- **Apprenticeship Opportunities**, offering hands-on experience and direct hiring pathways for selected in-person, Chicago-based graduates.

## Keeping Up with Industry Trends

By combining our award-winning **technical training**,** career preparation**, and** employer connections**, Code Platoon ensures that our graduates don’t just learn to code. Like Gary and Everett, they launch sustainable, long-term careers in tech.

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