Blog
Read the latest from the team at Launch Academy. We'll discuss software development, learning to code, and launching your software engineering career.
Is a Coding Bootcamp Right For You?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/hEcCfxedrjo Our Co-Founder, Dan Pickett, recently had the chance to sit down with YouTube c...
The Software Developer Interview Process
Picture this: You’re ready to start your career as a software developer after completing the Launch Academy bootcamp. You...
Launch Academy Partners with Women Who Code for Joint Scholarship Program
Launch Academy is thrilled to announce our partnership with Women Who Code, an international nonprofit dedicated to inspir...
June Updates
New Graduates: Congratulations Cohort 32! Our Cohort 32 grads left the nest last week and are on the job hunt with their ...
Success Stories - Maeghan Provencher, Boston 31
Maeghan needed a change after spending six years as a math teacher. In the span of a few months, she left her job, enrolle...
Node.js Curriculum Launched!
At Launch Academy, we teach in-demand software engineering skills that provide a sound foundation of knowledge and set our...
Where Are They Now? - Galen White, Boston 20 Alum
After graduating from Launch Academy in 2018, Boston 20 Alum Galen White's career has taken off - most recently landing he...
Take a Deeper Look at Launch Academy's Hybrid Program
What’s it like to Launch your coding career in these unprecedented times? After pivoting to a fully remote learning experi...
Launch Academy Stands with the Black Community
To our community, Launch Academy stands with the Black community. We stand against racism, systemic injustice, discrimi...
Looking at New Ways to Hire and Connect with Launchers Remotely
While the virtual format of our 28th Boston cohort was an unexpected twist, we’re proud to see our Launchers working towar...
Online Small Group Projects at Launch Academy
Many grads will agree that the most rewarding aspect of attending Launch Academy was, and still is, the highly social and ...
Building a COVID-19 Tracker : Learn How We Built It and How To Build Something That Matters!
In such a time of need, I’ve felt called to demonstrate that code and software gives us power. I created a COVID-19 tracke...
A Response to Coronavirus: Virtualizing the Launch Academy Experience
Last Updated: April 18th, 2020 While we must always put the health of our students, team, and alumni community first, the...
Starting a Software Development Career at 18 - Launcher Stories
Matt moved from Texas to Boston at the age of 18 to enroll in Launch Academy and kickstart his career in software developm...
Launcher Stories - Meet Evan
Traditional education didn't work for Evan. After working in the IT field and trying college, Evan enrolled in Launch Acad...