Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Live Virtual Bootcamps

Virtual Classroom & Training Expectations

  • Our virtual IT boot camps are conveniently scheduled, whether you are actively working or in-between jobs. Most of our live boot camps are 12 weeks in length and hold virtual live training sessions from 9:30am ET – 4:30pm ET Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This schedule may vary depending on the program. Self-paced boot camps do not have live sessions and therefore have no set time requirements.

  • While participating in a live virtual boot camp, you will learn from an experienced trainer and IT professional during instructor-led sessions and complete a wide range of engaging activities, such as group work, 1-1 tutoring, simulate labs, practice exams, flash cards, team exercises, lecture, and more.

  • This varies from student-to-student and program-to-program. Most of our live virtual boot camps consist of about 20 hours of live instructor-led sessions each week for 12 weeks. To successfully prepare for the course’s certification exam, you may also want to dedicate at least another 20 hours per week to 1-1 tutoring, self-study, practice exams, and more.

  • In our live virtual boot camps, you may expect upwards of about 20 students in your class. We carefully vet, screen, and select our students, so that the classroom consists of like-minded, passionate, and success-driven individuals who are eager to grow in their tech career.

  • Yes! You may choose between our live virtual classroom and a self-paced format, which provides access to all of our engaging course materials, pre-recorded videos, custom-made learning platform, and more. Live virtual sessions are not included in the self-paced format, so you have maximum flexibility when completing your course work.

  • All of our live and self-paced boot camps include extensive support options, ranging from 1-1 tutoring outside of virtual class, mindset coaching, career-readiness training and coaching, peer support, alumni support, employer connections, and more. These benefits are included standard in many of our courses and are of no additional cost to students.

  • Our alumni will receive a certificate of completion, in addition to any certification that was earned while in the program. These certifications are issued by third-parties (e.g., CompTIA) and will be sent directly to you from them. You will also receive access to our Employer Partner Network!

Recruitment & Screening

  • Equipment requirements are minimal, as students only need access to broadband internet and Windows or Mac-based laptop or desktop with working webcam and microphone. Chromebooks, tablets, and other handheld devices may not be suitable. Some students may even qualify for a free laptop depending on eligibility requirements of our funders. Please speak to a recruiter today to learn more.

  • Our student recruitment and screening process is designed to help candidates quickly receive a decision, while ensuring that the individual has the prerequisite skills to succeed in the boot camp. At minimum, the recruitment process may include a video or phone interview and program application. Should a student pursue tuition assistance, additional processes will be involved – however we will help you along the way!

  • Depending on the program and whether you are pursuing tuition assistance, the screening process can take as little as a few hours to a few days. Speak with a recruiter today to learn more about timelines!

  • We do our best to assess the qualifications of each candidate to determine if they are a fit for our tech boot camps. Some of our foundational boot camps (e.g., TechWorks, Build-IT, and CodeWorks) do not require much IT experience. However, SecurityWorks and NetWorks do require a deeper technical skill set. Speak with a recruiter today to learn more about our screening criteria!

Payment Options & Tuition Assitance

  • You have many flexible payment options – including the potential to attend at no cost! Thanks to a network of funding partners, tuition assistance is available for certain candidates depending on criteria such as geography, employment status, income levels, and so on. If you are not eligible for tuition assistance, we offer a number of payment options and installment plans. Learn more by speaking with a representative today.

  • Yes! Thanks to a network of funding partners, tuition assistance is available for certain candidates depending on criteria such as geography, employment status, income levels, and so on. Learn more and speak to a representative today!

  • Depending on the criteria of our funding partners, candidates may qualify for a grant or scholarship based on their geography/physical location, employment status, income level, and other factors. We will help walk you through the eligibility process with our funding partners, and if you are not eligible for assistance, we can discuss our affordable installment plans.

  • Yes! Two types of installment plans are available to students. The first is simply monthly billing that may be paid by either a credit or debit card. Often, these plans range from 3 months to 6 months in length. You have options! The second installment plan option is managed by lending partners, either Climb Credit or Meritize, which help our students access lower-cost payments through 18- and 36-month plans. This may help our students access a virtual boot camp for a low monthly amount Speak with a representative today to learn more!

  • Nearly any student who is accepted into a virtual boot camp can be eligible for a 3 or 6 month installment plan that is paid by credit or debit card. Those 12, 18, and 24-month plans that are provided by Leif.org require a short application, which considers several factors. Speak with a recruiter today and learn more!

Career & Alumni Services

  • We have served more than 650 students since 2019 alone through our technology boot camps! JobWorks, Inc. Has nearly 40-years of workforce development experience and serves thousands of individuals each year through our workforce services.

  • Yes! Our Employer Partner Network consists of more than 20 organizations that hire tech talent, and we have interfaced with more than 75 recruiters to help refer qualified alumni to their open job postings. As an alumni, you may have access to our Employer Partner Network and relevant job leads from these organizations. Our team works with some of the largest IT/technical staffing and recruitment organizations in the country to open doorways for our alumni. It is not uncommon for employer guest speakers to present to our virtual live boot camps.

  • Students of our live virtual boot camps often have access to career readiness training, which may include resume writing, LinkedIn profile optimization, and effective job search strategies. Alumni often have access to relevant job leads after the program or to our Employer Partner Network, which consists of more than 20 organizations that hire tech talent. It is not uncommon for employer guest speakers to present to our virtual live boot camps.

  • Many of our alumni land employment following their virtual boot camp, however, we do not and cannot guarantee employment for students. Locating a job depends on many variables, such as the amount of effort a student puts forth in the job search, the type of position a student seeks, the demand for such positions in their local economy, and so on. We do our best to help our students succeed following their boot camp and provide a wide range of supports and services to connect them to job opportunities. Learn more about some of our successful alumni by clicking here.

Miscellaneous

  • We have served more than 650 students since 2019 alone through our technology boot camps! JobWorks, Inc. Has nearly 40-years of workforce development experience and serves thousands of individuals each year through our workforce services.

  • JobWorks, Inc is a nonprofit that has nearly 40 years of experience delivering workforce services across the US. The organization’s training division (JobWorks Education & Training Systems) has helped students since 2014 access in-demand jobs through short-term, certification-based training initiatives.