Military Spouses: From the Home Front to the Tech Front

TLDR: Military spouses face unique career challenges due to frequent relocations and unpredictable schedules. Software engineering offers a flexible, high-demand career path that accommodates their lifestyle. Code Platoon provides military spouses with remote learning options, scholarships, and a structured pathway into tech careers.

Navigating the professional landscape can be challenging for military spouses because their career paths need to adapt to the unpredictability of military life. 

Military spouses often find themselves in a constant cycle of job hunting and career readjustment. The traditional 9-to-5 job can be impractical, with moves every few years limiting long-term career development in any location. This factor contributes to higher unemployment rates among military spouses than their civilian counterparts.

Why Software Engineering?

Software engineering and development is an ideal career for military spouses. The tech industry is known for growth, a high demand for skilled professionals, and flexibility. Software engineering, in particular, offers remote work possibilities, adaptable schedules, and a culture of inclusivity and continuous learning. These attributes are highly desirable for military spouses who need careers that can grow as they do.

Code Platoon specializes in transforming military spouses into skilled software engineers. Our program is designed to teach the full web development stack, including Python, Django, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. No previous programming skills are required to start this journey.

Code Platoon also provides flexible remote and evening and weekend options. 

Proven Success

The effectiveness of Code Platoon's approach is in our outcomes. In the last two years, 74% of our graduates have found software engineering jobs within six months of completing the program. Their median starting salary is $85,000. This figure rises to an impressive $115,000 within 24 months.

A Path Forward for Military Spouses

Code Platoon is a pathway to a rewarding career that accommodates military spouses' lives. Code Platoon provides remote learning options and Pay What You Can Scholarships for military spouses. More than 90% of our military spouse students received financial support last year alone.

“A major benefit of attending Code Platoon was the financial assistance. As a spouse, I wasn’t eligible for the GI Bill or VR&E. Still, I received a full military spouse scholarship, so I can pursue a career in software engineering without worrying about tuition,“ said Army spouse Lily Yang.

A military spouse's journey is one of resilience. Code Platoon recognizes and honors this journey by providing a practical, supportive route to a career in tech. If you're a military spouse seeking a rewarding career that matches your lifestyle, consider the transformative power of Code Platoon.