Written By Aaron Fazulak
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Why tap into this potential group of bootcampers? Aaron Fazulak, co-founder of DESIGNATION (now part of Flatiron School) in Chicago, explains why veterans make great tech bootcampers!
As of 5/1/19, Designation is now Flatiron School. Read more about UX Design at Flatiron School on Course Report.
Veterans of the United States Armed Forces are important to this country in a number of ways. Not only do they risk their lives to protect our great nation’s freedoms, but they are also a valuable asset to our workforce. The jobless rate among America's youngest veterans (aged 18-24) is 30%, compared to the national average of 15%. While this number is high, tech careers can be a viable path for many veterans. Veterans acquire skills through their time in service that are extremely useful to various professional career paths in Design or Development.
Technical Bootcamps provide veterans the opportunity to return from service and quickly hone those skills to break into a new career in technology. An obstacle to their participation is the current version of the GI Bill. Although the average bootcamp requires significantly less time and money than a 4-year degree, design bootcamps aren’t currently covered by the bill. An expansion of the GI Bill in August 2017 has changed that.
Todd Connor, Co-Founder and CEO of The Bunker, and a veteran himself, applauded DESIGNATION:
“DESIGNATION is a phenomenal program that is putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to supporting Veterans. We at The Bunker love what they are doing in their efforts to ensure that veterans are getting jobs.”
Want to learn more about Flatiron School? Check out their School Page on Course Report or the Flatiron School website here!
Aaron Fazulak co-founded Designation, one of the first UX/UI design bootamps in the US. Designation was acquired by Flatiron School and eventually WeWork.
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