Chicago Bootcamps Info Session +Panel

**Please RSVP through Eventbrite here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-bootcamps-info-session-panel-tickets-33081003171?aff=EvolveSecurityAcademy)**

Food and Drink will be Provided!

ABSTRACT

Ever say to yourself, “I wish I was doing something else with my life”? If you have enough passion and determination, anything is possible and we are going to show you a variety of ways you can change your life.

What is a bootcamp exactly? It's an intense hands-on approach to learning that isn’t like traditional education. You'll gain a specific set of practical skills that you'll be able to apply directly to your job. Bootcamps are designed to prepare you to get a job and be successful in your career. Whether your goal is to switch careers, climb the ladder where you work, or challenge yourself, the bootcamp model has helped tens of thousands of grads to grow their skills and careers more quickly than traditional degree programs.

Please join us to meet a variety of bootcamp programs that are available in the Chicagoland area which cover cyber security, software/web development, and UX/UI design. There will be both full-time and part-time programs being represented. You won't find more information in one place regarding a bootcamp education than here. We will be featuring a panel of representatives from each bootcamp to answer any questions you may have.

AGENDA

6:00pm – 6:15pm: Eat, Drink, and Network
6:15pm – 7:00pm: Overview of each Bootcamp
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Panel Discussion and Q&A
8:00pm-9:00pm: Break-out Session & Networking

FEATURED BOOTCAMPS

Evolve Security Academy: (http://www.evolveacademy.io/)

Evolve is a 17-week Cyber Security Bootcamp that provides in-person and immersive training, giving students the concrete and practical skills they will actually need on the job. Students gain real work experience through the live security assessment work they perform on not-for-profit companies. With over 238,000 unfilled cyber security jobs in the U.S. and 1,000,000 globally, our primary focus is on creating top-tier cyber security talent and placing them into a high-paying job. Join the meetup group (https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Cyber-Security-Meetup/).

DESIGNATION (http://designation.io/):

The leading digital design bootcamp. Over 12 in-person weeks, students learn the full stack of design skills—UX, IxD, and UI; research, practice, and presentation—then put those skills to work for real-world clients and portfolio creation. No other design bootcamp offers a curriculum as immersive or innovative. And DESIGNATION just launched Design Essentials, a six-week, feedback-rich, online course for those curious about UX/UI basics before joining the bootcamp. Join the meetup group (http://www.meetup.com/DESIGNATION/).

General Assembly: (https://generalassemb.ly/)

General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. The leading source for training, staffing, and career transitions, we foster a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love.As individuals and companies struggle to compete in an increasingly technological economy, General Assembly provides award-winning, dynamic training to close the global skills gap.

Fullstack Academy (https://www.fullstackacademy.com/):

Fullstack Academy's 13-week Immersive Coding Bootcamp prepares you for software engineering roles at early-stage startups to world-class companies like Google, Facebook and Dropbox. Our JavaScript-focused curriculum combines the latest web technologies with traditional computer science concepts. You bring the passion, curiosity and dedication — we'll provide a world-class school for becoming an expert software developer. Join the meetup group (https://www.meetup.com/Fullstack-JavaScript-Chicago/).

Dev Boot Camp: (https://devbootcamp.com/)

Dev Bootcamp teaches people of all background to code, putting a tech career within reach. Our responsive instructional model creates technical aptitude, along with the interpersonal skills that today’s employers demand. We immerse our students in the supportive learning community they need to accelerate and shape their careers. Join the meetup group (https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-DevBootcamp-Chicago-Speakers-and-Workshop-Series/).

FEATURED SPONSORS

TEKsystems: (https://www.teksystems.com/en)

A $3.8 billion IT services company, known for excellence in the industry. We provide the best talent in the country by hand picking the best and brightest and placing them at our client sites. We have deployed over 2,000 Information Security consultants in the past two years. We currently have over 500 active CISSP certified consultants and 400 recruiters certified to identify top talent. We also stay informed on market trends by partnering with companies such as SailPoint, Curion, RSA, Oracle and many more.