School of Code@theSchoolOfCode

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Joined July 2015
Merry Christmas everyone, from all of us at School of Code! Hope your day is filled with all the good stuff – great food, good company, and plenty of festive cheer.🎄🎅🤶✨ #MerryChristmas #FestiveSeason #SchoolOfCode
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Schools out for Christmas!🎅 Today was the last day for our bootcampers before taking a well-deserved break for the holidays! We're so proud of them all!🙌 We ended the day with our Community Virtual Xmas Party with lots of mini Xmas-themed energisers, challenges and fun! 🎉
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WELCOME TO DAY 1 BC18!🎉 Look at these excited faces, ready to jump into the 1st day!🤩 Over the next months, this incredible group - made up of people from all kinds of backgrounds, ages, & career paths - will transform into job-ready full-stack software developers. Let’s go!🚀
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🚀 Calling All Companies! Are you looking to build your tech team with cognitive diverse, fresh new talent? Join us at the SoC Virtual Careers Fair on 30th October! 📅 Date: 30th October 💼 Sign up to exhibit: lnkd.in/eA-aYs75eventbrite.c… We look forward to seeing you there!
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We are thrilled to celebrate Gaby Mia, who has successfully transitioned from a Biomedical Research Officer to an Associate Engineer at ManyPets! 🎉 📷 Looking to hire tech talent like Gabrielle? Join us as an exhibitor at our virtual Careers Fair - eventbrite.co.uk/e/103098793…...
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Huge shoutout to @manypets_uk for being amazing hiring partners & for supporting School of Code! They've welcomed talented grads like Dave, Asme, Liz & Gabi, helping them thrive in their tech careers. Want to hire top talent? Join us at our Careers Fair! eventbrite.co.uk/e/103098793…
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🚀 Calling all tech companies! Looking to hire tech talent? Join us for the School of Code Virtual Careers Fair on 30th October! Showcase your company, meet diverse, skilled candidates with no hiring fees! Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! #TechRecruitment #DiversityInTech
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🚀 Just 1 week to go until Interview Week at School of Code! Our bootcampers are prepped, polished, and ready to meet their future employers. Don’t miss the chance to meet diverse, high-caliber tech talent! 📅 Join us 14th-18th Oct 👉Link in comments #TechHiring #DiversityInTech
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🎉 Big congrats to Sam Baldwin! From customer service at The Entertainer to coding pro, Sam’s journey shows hard work pays off! Looking for talent like Sam? Join us for Interview Week 14th - 18th October! 👉link in comments.
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🎉 Interview Prep Week: Alumni Special! 🎉 Today, we had an awesome session where our Bootcamp 15 & 16 alumni returned to share their journeys, top tips on job hunting and tech interviews & more! 💻🙌💬 Big shoutout to our alumni for coming back to inspire our bootcampers💥
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✨GirlCode's Diversity & Inclusion Power List - We've made the shortlist!!! 🎉 The award is to recognise bootcamps who have gone above & beyond in promoting D&I! If you'd like to support us, 👉 VOTE HERE: girlcode.dev/powerlist2025sh… #schoolofcode #girlcode #diversityandinclusion
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🚨 3 WEEKS TO GO UNTIL INTERVIEW WEEK! 🚨 Looking to supercharge your tech team with fresh, high-calibre talent? 🎯Register now to join us 14th - 18th October. No hiring fees, just incredible candidates ready to make an impact -eventbrite.co.uk/e/school-of…
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Congrats to Abida Sultana, former 11+ tutor turned Junior QA Engineer at Jadu! 🎉 Abida’s problem-solving & reasoning skills are perfect for QA, & we’re so proud of her career switch! Looking for talent? Join us for Interview Week to meet more stars like Abida! Link in comments.
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Congrats to SoC Graduate George Gordon🎉 Looking to hire top tech talent like George? Join us for Interview Week from 14th-18th October to connect with passionate and skilled developers. No hiring fees, just incredible candidates. Register now eventbrite.co.uk/e/school-of…
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: FREE HIRING SERVICE 🚨 Yes, you read that right! 🎉 School of Code now offers you access to top tech talent with no fees! 📅 Interview Week: 14th - 18th Oct. 📅 Careers Fair: 30th Oct. Want to know more? Register here forms.gle/Xj7JemphGGoTzw868 #schoolofcode
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We’ve had so much fun filming with our partners Good Growth in Birmingham today! 🎥🎬 Thanks to George Hall, Emmie Cooney, Scott Nicholson and Anders Torrild for hosting us! 🙌 We’ll be sharing the exciting new content very soon so keep your eyes peeled! 👀🔥😁🦆 #SchoolofCode
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✨ Methods Takeover - Day 2! ✨ Huge thanks to our Day 2 speakers: ⭐️ Aershey Khan, Jane Fallon, Rebecca Phillips - User research ⭐️ Bethan Phillimore & Matthew Wilson - Accessibility ⭐️ Katja Alcock - UX design ⭐️ Charles Kennedy, Lewis Caddick, Louise Aron - Wireframing🙌
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🚀 Methods Takes Over! Thrilled to have Methods as Expert Partners for our User-Centred Design Week! 🎉 Huge thanks to our Day 1 speakers: Jane Fallon, Gosia Szewczuk, Lauren Tombs, Andy Fenner & Urška Tičar. Thank you, Methods, for an incredible start! #SchoolOfCode #Methods
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Wahooooo! We're finalists! 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 Thanks to everyone who voted for us! 💙 Technology Innovation Champion Award here we come 😎 🤞 #InnovationAwards2024 #SchoolofCode #Tech #TechAwards
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"My career was on hold since I had my youngest child, and I was working a minimum wage evening job to help pay the bills and keep childcare costs low. With my son starting preschool in 2021, I decided it was time to reskill.
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🚀1 Day to Go Until CodeFest!🚀 📢 Calling all Hiring Managers and Early Careers Pros! Get ready to meet our talented School of Code grads in action! 🎉 📅 Friday, 16th August 📍 Technology from Sage, London 🔗 Register: forms.gle/A1SwTGA4GgCJsgtm9 #SoCCodeFest #Hiring #TechJobs
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🚀3 Days to Go Until CodeFest!🚀 📢 Calling all Hiring Managers and Early Careers Pros! Get ready to meet our talented School of Code grads in action! 🎉 📅 Friday, 16th August 📍 Technology from Sage, London 🔗 Register: forms.gle/A1SwTGA4GgCJsgtm9 #SoCCodeFest #Hiring #TechJobs
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"Before School of Code, I worked as a Forensic Technician for West Midlands Police. I enjoyed my job but wanted to pursue a career in programming. When I heard about the bootcamp, I was amazed that something so brilliant existed - and for free!”
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"The 16 weeks on the School Of Code Bootcamp were some of the most intense weeks of my life! School of Code has helped me switch my career from Personal Training into Software Engineering, and for that I will be forever grateful."
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"I used to work as a chef in a theatre. I would spend 9-12 hours in the kitchen with barely any days off. I pursued culinary arts because of my passion for food. But the hours were unsociable and I became less motivated. SoC has given me so much more than a new skillset!”
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🚀 10 Days till SoC CodeFest at Technology from Sage, London! Hiring managers, don't miss this chance to meet and hire skilled tech grads on 16th August📅 Register now to see how our bootcampers can enhance your team!🔗forms.gle/A1SwTGA4GgCJsgtm9 #SoCCodeFest #TechTalent #HiringNow
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✨ Shoutout to our guest speakers from Technology from Sage: Malcolm Landon, Nadeem Shabir, & Alex Cooper! Thanks for inspiring our bootcampers with your expertise on software development and RESTful APIs. 🙌 #SchoolOfCode #TechEducation
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🌟 Huge thanks to Technology from Sage for hosting our upcoming CodeFest in London! Shoutout to Andy Hails for making it possible. Join us on 16th August to spot your next great hire and see our graduates in action! 🚀 #SchoolofCode #CodeFest #TechTalent
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Thinking about applying for our next free intensive Bootcamp kicking off in November? 🚀 This Wednesday, August 7th at lunchtime, we're hosting a Q&A with a panel of our amazing alumni, and we want to answer your questions! Launch them our way 👉 forms.gle/AQQEYJY6MqDmwMyW9
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Former teachers Hannah and Victoria changed their careers to tech after just 16 weeks on our our free, intensive coding bootcamp.🙌 Thinking about switching to a tech career? Apply Now 👉 schoolofcode.co.uk Our next cohort starts in November, & applications close Aug 26th!
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"I had the most incredible learning journey at the School of Code. It was a rollercoaster of emotion, and code. I absorbed so much knowledge in such a short space of time." From Marketing Coordinator to Full-Stack Developer, Kunmi shares her experience on our intensive bootcamp✨
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"It's incredible when I look back and see how much I've evolved and learnt in just a couple of months. It's truly a life-changing experience!" From Biomedical Assistant to Senior QA Engineer! 🎉 Mahdi Haroun changed his career to tech in just 16 weeks. Could you be next?
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✨ Big thanks to Becki Floyd, SoC alum and UX Designer! 🙌 Becki led four amazing workshops on AI in design, user research, creative thinking, and inclusive tech. Your expertise and passion inspire us all! 🌟 #SchoolOfCode #TechCommunity #Inspiration
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"I’m now employed as a software engineer, which wouldn’t have happened without SoC! I worked in market research for years, however I couldn’t see myself doing it for the rest of my life. The bootcamp is an amazing & collaborative learning experience. I’d recommend it to anyone!”
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“After having my daughter, I knew that I needed a career with more flexibility, but I just did not know where to start. When I found out about the School Of Code it gave me the opportunity to get a career in tech even though I had no prior knowledge of coding.”
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"Before the School of Code Bootcamp, I was a Vicar that helped those in need in my community. However, at the start of my time as a Vicar, me and my wife had two beautiful children. Life changed and so did our priorities.
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✨Guest Speaker Spotlight: We’re grateful to Mike Jeffries, Ira Rainey, and Scott Nicholson for coming in to speak to our bootcampers. Their sessions on mental health, imposter syndrome, and career insights really empowered our bootcampers! 🙌 #MentalHealth #SchoolOfCode
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We're over the moon to announce that graduate Hannah Thorley has made the incredible transition from a Special Educational Needs Assistant to a full-stack software developer and we couldn't be prouder of her. Join us in celebrating her success 👏👏👏
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A BIG SHOUTOUT to the incredible industry professionals who took the time to share their knowledge and insights during our employability course. Your support, expertise, and guidance have been invaluable in preparing our bootcampers for their first roles in tech👏👏👏
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Celebrate good times, come on! 🎉 🎵 We had an absolute blast at Bootcamp 16.0's post course meet-up yesterday, celebrating their awesome achievements over in Birmingham! 🎉 We can't wait to share all the footage from the day with you 📸 But for now, enjoy these snaps! 👇
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Week 1 of Bootcamp 17.0: Done! 💪 Week 2: Loading!🚀 What a fantastic start to the bootcamp! 🙌 Last week, we got to know our bootcampers better - where they're from, their previous jobs, and how they're feeling about kicking off this life-changing journey.🎉 Take a look👇
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We're thrilled to announce that after finishing the School of Code bootcamp, Fred Pole has secured a role as a Web Developer! 🚀 Join us in congratulating him on this fantastic achievement and wishing him all the best in his new role! 🌟👏 #CareerChange #WebDeveloper #Bootcamp
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🎉 Big congrats to Erin Smith on her new role at Green Gorilla Apps! 🚀 After a transformative journey at @SchoolOfCode, Erin's ready to make waves in tech. Thanks to awesome hiring partners Green Gorilla Apps 🙌Here's to many more successes! #SchoolOfCode #GreenGorillaApps
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🎉 Big Congrats to BC16 Grad Jak Foster on becoming a Junior Tester at Lorax EPI!🚀 From carpenter 🪵🪚 to tech, Jak's journey with School of Code shows the power of our bootcamp! 💻 Massive thanks to Lorax & mentor Liam Moat. Ready for a career change? Join us! #TechCareers #SoC
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🚀 Countdown to Demo Day – 1 Day to Go! 🚀 We’re almost there! Demo Day is just one day away, and we are thrilled to introduce you to DORRA Studios, another fantastic team ready to showcase their incredible work. Watch the video to meet this incredible team.
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✨2 Days to Demo Day! 📷Meet another team of talented bootcampers, including a former barrister, physiotherapist, carpenter, mechanic, nail technician, & an English teacher. Email partnerships@schoolofcode.co.uk to join us on the 5th June! #TechTalent #TechRecruitment
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📢 Partner Spotlight: The Economist 🚀 Since 2019, they've hired 8 SoC alumni, provided 18 mentors, & supported our mission of diversifying tech talent 💪 Huge thanks to @TheEconomist for all their support over the years! 🎉 Visit linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… to find out more.
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What do you get when a group of marketers, an actor, an Uber driver, and a pet photographer, all with little/no prior coding experience, embark on a final coding bootcamp project together?!👇 Team Ctrl+Alt+Elite give you a sneak peek into what they've been working on! 👀
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Back in February we brought together this amazing group of individuals from all kinds of diverse backgrounds & experiences to embark on an out-of-this-world journey! What an amazing time we've all had - check out some of BC16's comments on their whole SOC experience!🙌
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✨Huge shoutout to our alumni at Methods! Many are celebrating their 1st, 2nd, & even 3rd anniversaries! Their growth is a testament to Methods' supportive environment. Thank you, Methods! ___ Interested in hiring? Contact us at partnerships@schoolofcode.co.uk #TechCareers
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Huge thanks to our guest speakers from Methods 🎉 Jane Fallon & Gosia Szewczuk on User-Centered Design, Jadene Aderonmu & Bethan Phillimore on Accessibility and Hiten Samji & Urška Tičar on Service Design #SchoolOfCode #TechPartnership #Methods #TechTalent #Mentorship
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✨ 2 Weeks to Demo Day! 🚀 Meet Codey McCodeface. This diverse team includes a Games Developer, Biomedical Research Officer, Science Teacher, Painter/Decorator & Customer Service Rep. Email partnerships@schoolofcode.co.uk to join us on the 5th #TechTalent #TechRecruitment
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