Help Gary Become a Programmer!

Since I moved back to Charlotte in the past month, I just started working (2) full time jobs at local restuarants and will also work retail for the holiday season.

On the side, I am also working with individuals and small businesses, assisting them with various technology-related services, including, but not limited to: merchant services, online sales, web site development, multimedia, accounting, online marketing, SEO, application, software integration, cloud-based services, Software as  aService (SaaS), etc





I recently applied to  and was accepted into a special 6-month Coding Bootcamp Program at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. In the program, students learn HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, React.js, Node.js, C#, .Net, Database Theory, Bookshelf.js, MongoDB, MySQL, Command Line, Git, etc while building a portfolio of web applications. Students are also directly exposed, introduced, and interact with local Charlotte businesses employing programmers.

The program runs from February 2017-August 2017 and classes are held Tuesday evenings, Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. at the UNCC Uptown campus.

The total cost of the program is $9500($8500 if paid in full before . The program is limited to the first 25 students that are accepted that pay the $2500 deposit, which is required to reserve your seat in the class. So time is very important.

I have been declined for students loans so far and have been unable to find a cosigner. With that in mind, I am trying to raise money to pay the deposit, as I will make enough between now and when the program starts. I will also be able to continue working for the duration of the program as well.

Once again, as the program is limited, I need to raise the money in order to reserve my spot in the class ASAP!

I am very interested in this program as it will give me skills that I can immediately put to use and directly increase my job prospects, while at the same time giving me more skills that will make me more valuable, and competitive for future degree programs.

I have exhausted all other options financially and am motivated to futher my education and self, and be in the position to do more for my self and others. Thank you.

UNCC Coding Boot Camp Website

(the follow is taken directly from the website)

What You Will Learn

Students will learn a full stack, including the skills needed to become proficient front-end and back-end developers.
Students receive career-planning assistance, including:
Portfolio reviews, resume and social media profile support, workshops, mock interviews, demo days, sample coding tests, and one-on-one career coaching.
Access to a network of Coding Boot Camp hiring partners.
Opportunities for internships.
Students will also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning activities with employers — experiences that often lead to full-time employment.

What Graduates Receive

Access to our curated network of employers looking to hire Coding Boot Camp graduates.
A Certificate of Completion from UNC Charlotte showcasing your accomplishments to future employers.
A robust portfolio of projects to demonstrate your working knowledge of web development.

Web Development Prospects

Web Development is one of the fastest growing careers in today’s economy with a projected 20% growth rate by 2022.* Web developers in Charlotte earn a median salary of $65,990 and up to $110,000 per year.† The Coding Boot Camp at UNC Charlotte was designed to help students to develop the skills and network needed to capitalize on this high-demand career track.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics. †http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/web-developer/salary"





About UNC Charlotte

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university. It leverages its location in the state’s largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity; exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs; and a focused set of community engagement initiatives. A doctoral/research intensive institution, UNC Charlotte is the fourth largest of the 16 constituent members of the University of North Carolina and the largest institution of higher education in the Charlotte region. The 1,000-acre campus holds more than 60 buildings, including residence halls, academic and student support buildings, and the J. Murrey Atkins Library, which contains more than one million volumes, state-of-the-art computer labs, and various special collections.