We had a great conversation about Coding Bootcamps yesterday at Cornell Tech's To Code and Beyond Conference (see yesterday's post).
I think one of the big take aways -- or at least a question that went unanswered -- was whether coding bootcamps are a good alternative to college for low-income youth.
In some ways, coding bootcamps can offer a more manageable educational experience and pathway to to the middle class for low-income youth (assuming that scholarships are provided to youth for these programs).
One concerned that was raised, however, is that bootcamp graduates might hit a 'glass ceiling' and be unable to progress in their careers without formal computer science training or a four-year college degree. This might be especially true for individuals who are already disenfranchised in the tech community.
I think it's too soon to understand how this will play out, but that it's important for our community to be aware of this potential issue and start to come up with creative and innovative approaches to ensure that this does not happen.
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