T-shirt Giveaway Highlights Former Graduates
We celebrated our rebrand by giving five random alums a new logo tee. With this giveaway, we highlighted the winners and their stories about attending and graduating from Carolina Code School. These are the stories they shared.
Gregg Bellofatto, Fall 2022 Graduate
Before attending Carolina Code School (CCS), Gregg spent 17 years working in the automotive industry. His most recent position was Service Advisor at Audi Greenville.
When asked to share his thoughts about his experience with Carolina Code School, he shared, "Carolina Code School helped me realize my potential and achieve my goals. [CCS has] an extremely well-thought-out program, helpful and accessible instructors, and an amazing culture. I'm so glad I made the commitment to myself and attended CCS!"
Levi Shevick, Summer 2022 Graduate
When asked to share his thoughts about his experience with Carolina Code School (CCS), he Levi shared, "[d]uring the 12 weeks [at CCS], I learned how to apply my problem-solving skills in a new way. I would never be where I am today without the course or the great people who helped me throughout. I am so grateful for the learning experience and for meeting people in tech. I love the position I'm in now, working on projects where I can solve problems and improve my skills along the way."
Richard Summer, Winter 2021 Graduate
When asked to share his thoughts about his experience with Carolina Code School (CCS), Richard shared, "[m]y time at CCS taught me how to build websites, but more importantly, it taught me how to teach myself and navigate the vast landscape of technology.
Since leaving CCS, I have had the opportunity to work in SQL databases, WordPress websites, create websites from scratch, and more. [Learning] at CCS gave me the foundation I needed to delve into those technologies.
I'll always be grateful to CCS for believing in me and pushing me to be better every day. I can honestly say that I wouldn't be where I am today without CCS!"
Richard currently works as a Hybrid Field Technician for BrightFlow Technologies, a managed service provider (MSP). In his current role, he works in many aspects of IT, including websites, servers, and VoIP phone systems, to name a few.
Shaun Radford, Winter 2022 Graduate
Before attending Carolina Code School (CCS) in 2022, Shaun worked in the Food & Retail industry for 15 years. After graduation, Shaun applied and was accepted to Develop Carolina, where he completed an apprenticeship with Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH). Today, Shaun works full-time as a developer at BAH.
When asked to share his thoughts, Shaun said, "[a]ttending Carolina Code School was the most difficult and rewarding thing I've ever done. The staff was always super supportive in every way, and the class always cheered each other on. It truly was life-changing and an experience I will never forget!"
Meenakshi Radhakrishnan, Fall 2018 Graduate
When asked to share her thoughts about her experience with Carolina Code School, Meena shared, "[a]s a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM) who believes 'learning never ends,' I took a big leap of faith and enrolled in the CCS Fall 2018 cohort.
Looking back now, the 12 weeks I spent there was a life-changing experience, and I will fondly remember it. Truth be told, it was demanding both physically and mentally. We had an awesome instructor, Mason Stewart, who was very patient with all of us from different backgrounds and levels when it came to coding. In addition, my peers and the CCS staff/faculty were very supportive and made the time go by fast.
Despite being a 12-week course at CCS, the experience helped me emerge as a confident person. I would not have completed the course successfully without the support and encouragement of my instructor, peers, and the wonderful staff of CCS."
Carolina Code School continues to be a successful pathway for current and future students to start careers in software development largely because of the alumni network that has been growing over the past five years. We are so proud of our seventy graduates and the stories they are able to tell after graduating from the Immersive Web Development Course. Applications are open for our 2023 Summer and Fall Immersive Cohorts. Take the next step toward your career in technology today.