ENTITY Academy

I had enrolled at another bootcamp prior to joining ENTITY Academy and the difference was starkly. This is definitely not your average coding bootcamp.
I applied for the Data Science program and struggled in the beginning because I had been out of a learning environment for a minute but my mentor was super patient with me, the student career coaches encouraged and counselled, the instructors were fun, all the learning materials were thorough - the quizzes, the hands-on practice, the projects;  every topic was relevant and by the time I graduated, I felt very READY. 
ENTITY Academy has to be my best pandemic decision!!! I would forever be grateful to my mentor, my team mates and the management at Entity Academy for making this career transition relatively easy especially also for WOMEN!

I came into ENTITY as a data analyst wanting to grow further in my career which is how I came to join their data science program. A lot of the curriculum was a refresher for me but it also exposed me to some basics that I didn’t know. It’s also helped me with conceptualizing things I had been exposed to either in undergrad or on the job but never fully understood, especially when it comes to statistics. On top of that, the support is phenomenal. Genevieve, Ayanna, and Angelica especially have made the program more enjoyable for me. From the soft skills coaching to the supplemental Google classrooms, those 3 have been very instrumental in my experience at ENTITY. There’s also the fireside chats which gives students insight into days in the life of different people within different industries, whether that be software engineering, data science, etc. To top it all off, the financing options are also very convenient and are clearly made so that cost isn’t an impediment to learning.

I was looking for a school that would teach me skills, not regurgitate code. I found that and more here. 
I have learned new languages, softwares and processes to wrangle and analyze data. Each lesson gives videos, code/theory breakdown and a hands on practice to make sure you are understanding what you are doing. You have access to not only other students but mentors and professors to get assistance in your classes. You have due dates but you can work at your own pace and at whatever point in the day that works best for you.
Here's the best part: you literally get out of the program what you give. Between one on one coaching, group coaching for soft skills, chats with real people in the industry, and Google classroom assignments for extra hard skill tuning. You also have career services to help set your resume and portfolio up for success in the field. There are real people every step of the way to make sure you are successful if you really want it. I could not pick a better place to 

I love the data science program that I became a part of! Initially I wanted to do web development but with lack of resources, I was unable to do so. But they offered me other interesting and lucrative programs that had income share agreements available, among them being data science! I love it! I have an amazing coach, had access to mentors most of the day, had my own mentor and 1:1 coaching sessions in accompaniment with group coaching sessions, and a series upon series of rather intriguing fireside chats from notable members in the tech industry, which I was also given the opportunity to connect with on LinkedIn. There are also a variety of career services put in place to ensure that I find a job! I’m currently building my portfolio from the assignments and portfolio based projects given out. It’s amazing! I love it and how engaging it is!

I am a former teacher launching a career change into Data Science. While there are many DS Bootcamps out there to choose from, I chose ENTITY because of everything they offer BESIDES the curriculum, in addition to the several financing options. I know I could pick up hard skills from any program, but what sets ENTITY apart is the personal connection, coaching, and mentorship that is available. I’m not done yet, so I can’t say 100% what job I will land, but I have been so pleased with all the additional value added to help with my personal and career development. I know that I personally struggled with self-confidence, which can be especially difficult with a career change. But with ENTITY, I have multiple people I can reach out to on a weekly basis for support and validation. It has truly been a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to see how the future plays out!

I found ENTITY right before graduating from my four-year university, discouraged by the lack of career services available to a liberal arts graduate in a STEM-focused school. It was serendipitous that ENTITY showed up during my job search the way it did. My Writer’s Collective experience, to this day, is unmatched. Not only did the hands-on learning help me hone my craft as a writer, but the feedback and mentorship I received during my program is what I continuously fall back on as I accelerate in my career. Six years later, I’m still using things I learned from my program. 
From search engine optimization (SEO), to digital writing, to social media packaging – these just aren’t things my college courses covered. Because of this, I thought my only options after getting a degree were to work as a magazine writer or an editor, not realizing that there were so many other ways to monetize my passion for the written word. And year over year, I’ve seen ENTITY iterate their flagship Writer’s Collective program to ensure it’s up-to-date and relevant to the ever-changing digital landscape. I know they’re offering branding/design modules now, along with deep dives into paid marketing for the 5 major social media platforms (FB, IG, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok). 
Through ENTITY, I spent an entire summer building my portfolio and getting published on a magazine (www.EntityMag.com). At the time, nothing was more exhilarating than seeing my byline on content that was researched, written, edited, and published! Not to mention, I also met and learned from industry experts. ENTITY provides intimate access to high-level professionals within the industry that can potentially serve as connections in the future! Mentorship emanates throughout this organization, and continues for students even after graduating. I couldn’t be prouder to be part of the #WomenThatDo.

Years ago, I saw that my client, a single mom, worked from home and earned a competitive salary. Analysis was a part of her role. She told me she creates a story using data. She is an incredible leader in her field, and she is #goals. I decided that once I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, I would look into Data Science. It seemed an exciting field: rewarding, competitive, and rapidly growing. The notion that I could work from anywhere was very appealing, and this was pre-pandemic.

Soon after, my inspiring best friend earned her Master's from Vanderbilt. She told me all about her Machine Learning degree. I remember thinking, "I am not sure I am smart enough...I can't afford it."
When the pandemic hit, I was forced to pivot because the nature of my business is residential. After years of contemplating it, I decided to bet on myself. All my clients were quarantined, so I applied to ENTITY Academy. What did I have to lose? I had already researched and even been to open houses for other boot camps. I really liked that this program is geared towards women.

From the moment I had my first recruitment call with Julio, Entity Academy has been nothing but a wonderfully positive experience. Of course, a tech BootCamp is NOT easy. However, with Entity, you have all you need to get your foot in the door.
Networking- FireSideChats with working professionals
Technical Help - A qualified Senior Technical Mentor will walk you through your coursework when you are stuck. (Devin, you are the absolute best.)
The CEO and Director are invested in your success and overall happiness during the program. I was personally called and introduced to VPs, CEOs, and Amazonian women more than once.

More sleepless nights completing other certificates await. I've learned that in Tech, we ALWAYS need to be learning, and this course makes you competitive in the market.

If you are thinking about it, go for it. I graduated in March 2022. I interviewed as soon as I put my credentials on LinkedIn. I accepted an offer yesterday after reviewing my options over the weekend, and my start date is in May. 

#singlemom #girlswhocode #womenintech #latinasintech

I took the writer's collective program back in 2018 after being laid off from my first post-college job. I was looking for an opportunity where I would be taught new skills that my previous job didn't bother to teach me. I was also looking for a type of mentor or guidance in the digital marketing world. I wanted to learn how to be more creative with my writing and knew I needed to expand my skills. A lot of the jobs I was applying to were looking for people with 5 plus years of experience and who were familiar with InDesign, SEO, and editing. I found ENTITY's program through an Indeed post and decided to apply. I was very excited when I was offered a spot and from day one the whole experience was very professional. You learn how to network, write, interview, edit, and so much more. After completing the program I walked away feeling confident in myself and the skills that I brought to the table. I was able to land a job working at a newspaper as their social media coordinator two months later. 

Experiencing just how hard it can be to land a job after graduation when every company wants people with experience is hard. But I would recommend the program to someone who is looking to gain experience, skills, and knowledge in the digital marketing world in order to show a potential employer that you do have the experience.