Immersion

at Operation Spark

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About

Our full program consists of three progressive phases:  

Our Intro to Software Coding Workshop, Prep  is an introduction to software development. We do not charge fees or tuition for Prep because we want everyone  to try their hand at coding before making any serious time or financial commitment. Prep classes meet weekly Monday-Thursday from 1:00pm-4:00m or 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Our intermediate course, Bootcamp, costs $825 for the 6-week session. Bootcamp prepares you to enter Immersion by introducing the fundamental concepts of JavaScript, the web’s most widely used programming language. Bootcamp classes meet weekly Monday-Thursday from 1:00pm-4:00m or 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Our Immersion program consists of three phases: Precourse, Junior, and Senior. Immersion begins the extended hours of the program and requires a full-time commitment.  Precourse classes meet weekly Monday-Friday from 9:00-6:30pm. Junior and Senior classes meet weekly Monday-Saturday from 9:00am-8:00pm.

Finally, in Job Hunt, our Outcomes team supports you through your job search and into employment with resume building, interview preparation, networking, and placement.

Takes

6-9 Months

Costs

$0-$11.5k

Leads to

$99.7k careers

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Example Career

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

STEM
Information Technology

Other Careers

Computer User Support Specialists

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Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$58,950

$99,700

$167,230

$28.34

$47.94

$80.40

Investigative
Conventional

Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

Five of the top 10 fastest-growing jobs in Louisiana are related to software development. Our level 3 graduates earn on average $67,00 a year and 100% of them are placed in a job. Even with just the Level 1 certification, you can enter the professional world with a meaningful credential.

What skills and credentials will I gain?

Fundamentals of JavaScript, Functional Programming, and Web Development - Level 3 Industry-Based Certification

JavaScript is a programming language that is used for creating just about anything, from video games to apps to interactive graphics and more. Basically, if a webpage does something interesting, JavaScript was involved.

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Admissions

We generally prefer that students be at least 18 years old since they should be out of high school. If you're a junior or senior in high school check out our High School to High Wage program on our website, which runs on a semester schedule. There is no upper age limit. Anyone can learn to code whether they're 19 or 90 as long as they work hard.

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We have an ongoing admissions policy. Prep sessions start monthly and Information Sessions are held weekly. The next step for Operation Spark is to attend one of their info sessions. Click the button below to fill out the form on this page. After you submit the form, explore the website a bit and learn more about Operation Spark! Operation Spark will reach out to you with information about their next session and you can always reach out to us with any questions in the meantime by email at support@wherewego.org. Good luck taking the next steps of your career!

Contact

Who do I contact?

Operation Spark

514 Franklin Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117