Why high-tech boot camps are appealing to students and lenders

Why high-tech boot camps are appealing to students and lenders

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Social Studies, Business, Life Skills

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the rise of coding boot camps, which offer intensive training to transform beginners into software engineers. These programs promise high job placement rates and salaries, attracting significant investment and federal support. The video highlights the growth of boot camps, financing options, and the challenges faced by students. It also explores the role of private lenders like Skills Fund in providing loans tied to job placement, and the potential of boot camps as an alternative to traditional education.

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What is the main goal of the high tech boot camp mentioned in the text?

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How has the number of graduates from coding boot camps changed from 2014 to 2015?

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What are some of the financial options available for students attending coding boot camps?

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Describe the experience of Isaac Collier in relation to the boot camp.

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What are the expected outcomes for students who complete the boot camp?

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What is the significance of the Skills Fund model in relation to job placement?

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What challenges do boot camps face when enrolling students with less traditional educations?

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