If you’re looking for a NEW career in the Tech Industry, or are interested in learning more about wcoding and our programs, please join our January Open House on the 12th!
During the event, we’ll talk about:
– How wcoding prepares you to become a Fullstack Web Developer in a few months
– How wcoding’s career support helps you reach your goal after the course
– A fun coding workshop to give you an idea of what it would be like to learn in our programs!
We welcome anyone from all backgrounds to attend the event!
When & Where
January 12th, Thursday
7 PM in-person at wcoding / or join live sessions on Zoom
Before attending wcoding, Tiffany Pang was a Customer Service Specialist. She is now a proud graduate of wcoding’s Dev Bootcamp 16th batch, and recently she has successfully pivoted her career as a Technical Product Manager at a B2B catering platform startup in Korea!
What did you do before wcoding and what led you to wcoding campus?
Originally I studied hospitality and tourism and worked in a hotel in New York. Then I came to Korea and worked as a Global Operation & Customer Service Specialist at a Korean gaming company for the past 2 years.
In my last job, I felt a bit lost in my career because it’s nothing related to hospitality anymore and I found myself not interested in the job anymore so I wanted to look for other options that can be beneficial to my future career.
I was in between doing a Master Degree in Hospitality or doing a Bootcamp to learn web development and coding. Finally, I decided to do the Bootcamp because I thought coding could open more doors for me. Plus, I feel coding can be a useful skill to me, even if I didn’t become a great developer in the end, I can still use it for something else or find other roles in the Tech industry.
What made you choose wcoding campus as a way to change your career, rather than going back to college, or teaching yourself?
First of all, like many people, I’m not a really good self-learner. 😂 I prefer an environment where I am learning and collaborating with peers, with interactions and encouragement from the teacher. Also, I feel it’s important to have an instructor who understands how to guide and keep students on the right path, instead of us finding many online resources that we don’t know what to do with.
Timewise, it’s also cost-effective and makes more sense to do a bootcamp rather than a whole Bachelor’s degree.
I heard that you are also active as a content creator on Youtube. Can you share with us a day of a Content Creator while Learning at wcoding Dev Bootcamp?
I haven’t really been doing Youtube consistently, Youtube is just a hobby to record my life in Korea. During the bootcamp, since the course itself is already quite intensive (Weekdays, 10 am to 5 pm), I didn’t have that much time to think about it.
Most of the days when in the class, at night, I was either studying or resting. During the weekend, I went to study with my friends. Usually I studied coding, reviewed or did the projects, but sometimes, I spared some time to edit videos and took it as my break time from coding. 😂
Tiffany’s Daily Schedule:
8:45 am: Wake up
9:50 am: Arrive at wcoding and start the class
12:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm: Afternoon session
5:00 pm: Review session with Teaching Assistant or go home
6:00 pm: Dinner
7:00 pm~: Homework time – Work on projects or reading materials for the next day
What were some of your favorite projects that you built where you were in the program?
My favorite project is a secret chat messenger that we made together in class. Originally, we only did a ‘log-in function’ practice, and then we developed it as a messenger program, and finally we combined them together. I felt this project was more useful compared to other projects like mini games because chatting and log-in functions are in all websites and apps nowadays. So I actually felt these features are something that I can contribute to future projects if I work in web or app development companies.
What would you say was the biggest challenge in your journey of learning to code?
Before, I enjoyed making websites prettier (in design aspects) when I created a new project. However, even though I enjoy doing it, I’ve learned that’s not all there is to making an actually functional website. So, if I think back now, I think the ‘problem solving mindset’ and the ‘logic parts’ of the code has been the biggest challenge for me.
I remember that it was the first week of learning JavaScript where all the complicated coding logics came in, and as a first-time learner, it was quite confusing. But I got familiar with it once I practiced more and it actually became easier to pick up other programming languages as I already had an idea of how the syntax and logic parts of the codes work.
Many people said that the tech industry lacks diversity, how do you think about it? As a female programmer, what advice do you have for other women thinking about making a career change and attending a bootcamp?
I know lots of my female friends and acquaintances that are actually doing great as a software developer and I see other friends who finish the bootcamp are doing great, even the teacher I had at wcoding was a female as well!
However, I’m sure there are issues like this and that’s why there are organizations like Women Who Code that are advocating for the change up for the field. But I saw so many great examples that don’t let the lack of diversity stand in their way if they’re a woman, I would say if you see a problem with something, that’s even more of a reason to do something about it and show others that they can do it too!
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1. Open House was a Success: 20+ Coders Joined to Learn to Code
At the last event, we got a chance to meet many talented coders who successfully built a Magic Eight Ball Game for the very first time.
It was great to meet many new friends in the November Open House!
If you’re also curious about Coding Bootcamp, come join us in the next Open House and discover your future potential in Tech with us.
2. Congratulations on the Completion of the Course for November Graduates!
Our proud students from Python Nights for Beginners (Programming & Data Science) Batch 16 and Intro to Web Dev (Weekend Web Dev) Batch 3 just graduated from wcoding this November – Happy graduation and well done!
Our students came from English teachers, college students, business managers, and entrepreneurs in this batch. It’s wonderful to see talents from all different backgrounds join us to learn to code together and successfully completed the journey with us. We look forward to their continued growth in programming in the future!
In the meantime, if you’re interested in our evening programs or weekend classes, please don’t hesitate to contact us! Our Admissions Team would love to hear your story and have a talk!
3. Full-time Bootcamp Batch 18’s First Presentation on Web Development Project
Our brave coders from Dev Bootcamp (12-Week Full-Time program) just completed their very first front-end project of building a school website!
For our Bootcamp students, being able to apply the coding knowledge to an actual IT project and explain the codes is an important step of becoming a real developer.
The opportunity to showcase what they have learned in front of our senior developers and received feedback from our alumni and dev team is definitely valuable for our students. We were also glad to see their progress in such a short time!
Next, they will work on a bigger and more functional group project by adding more back-end features as well. We look forward to their final presentation on the Demo Day soon!
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1. Wcoding Dev Bootcamp Batch 17: Students Show Creativity on Their First Web Project
The best practice to develop your web development skills is to get your hands dirty and create a website yourself! Last month, during our Dev Bootcamp Batch 17, students presented their solo projects for a school website.
We are glad to see each student develop the website with their own characteristics and creativity! This is the first time they connect everything the Bootcamp has covered so far and build a coding project from the ground up with the concepts they have learned over the past month and dive into complexities.
They will work on more projects using more advanced technologies and collaborate in a team to accomplish bigger tasks in the next phase!
2. Wcoding Dev Bootcamp Batch 17 Demo Day & Graduation
This Summer, 8 aspiring developers started their coding journey with us at wcoding. They successfully completed the 12-week intensive course, learning how to code and deploy their first web app.
Last week, on their last day of the Bootcamp, they showcased their app “Dear Diary,” a journaling application with features in uploading texts, photos, and adding locations using Google maps.
It was amazing that the batch outperformed in front of a large audience of senior developers, the business team, and alumni! After the presentation, we held a small graduation ceremony to celebrate batch 17’s completion and most importantly the new beginnings of their career.
wcoding will keep supporting our graduates on their way to employment, and we look forward to their growth in the future!
4. Seize Your Opportunities in the Korean Recruiting Season
Korean recruiting season is around September~October and April~May every year. During this period, many companies will release lots of job and internship opportunities to the public. So, if you’re looking for a career change, now is the best time!
At the same time, the Korean government hosts a job fair this month for international job seekers who seek to develop their careers in Korea. This will also be wcoding’s second time joining the event as an official partner. We will look forward to meeting many tech enthusiasts and young talents this year! (Of course, feel free to stop by wcoding booth if you’re interested in joining us!)
-Job Fair for International Students 2022
Date: Oct 21-22 (Fri~Sat), 10:00-17:00 Location: Coex C1 Hall (wcoding Booth: A05) Fee: Free of Charge Website: https://jobfair.contactkorea.go.kr
-CodeSeoul
Every week, wcoding hosts open classes and coding seminars at CodeSeoul. This is an international community built by wcoding and our partners, and is open to anyone who is interested in exploring the world of programming.
Are you looking for a NEW career in the Tech Industry? Are you interested in learning more about wcoding and our coding bootcamp? Are you a Tech enthusiast wanting to make some new connections? 😎 If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 at our wcoding Seoul Campus. ✨ At this event, we’ll introduce you to our Team, while giving you the opportunity to see our space! Also, we’ll share our experiences after attending ‘Job Fair for Intl Students’ and insights on the Korean job market for foreigners this year. 🧭 At the end of the event, we’ll have a free coding workshop for all the participants – building a mini-game using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, giving you an idea of what it would be like to learn in our popular Dev Bootcamp! 🧑💻 We welcome anyone from all backgrounds to attend this event! 🙌 ⚠️ Limited offline spots + live Zoom session! Please RSVP at https://linktr.ee/wcodingapply
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Interested in game development? Don’t miss out wcoding’s December special class on Unity!
We will learn how to use Unity to make a 2D or 3D game, and related media tools (Audacity, Blender), and how to make those projects into mobile-accessible web pages.
Throughout the course of this 6-session Intensive Workshop, we will build a 2D game, such as ‘Tetris’ or ‘2048 Game’ as a tutorial, and add some 3D graphics to spice it up.
Starts Dec 7th | Dec 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17 (total 6 days)
-Programming Teacher and Professional XR Developer
-Faculty at Gamebridge Unityversity (Silicon Valley, CA)
-Computer Science Teach at Sacred Heart Schools (Atherton, CA)
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Are you looking for a NEW career in the Tech Industry? Are you interested in learning more about wcoding and our coding bootcamp? Are you a Tech enthusiast wanting to make some new connections? 😎 If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at our wcoding Seoul Campus. ✨ At this event, we’ll introduce you to our Team, while giving you the opportunity to see our space! Also, we’ll share our experiences after attending ‘Job Fair for Intl Students’ and insights on the Korean job market for foreigners this year. 🧭 At the end of the event, we’ll have a free coding workshop for all the participants – building a Magic Eight Ball game using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, giving you an idea of what it would be like to learn in our popular Dev Bootcamp! 🧑💻 We welcome anyone from all backgrounds to attend this event! 🙌 ⚠️ Limited offline spots + live Zoom session! Please RSVP at https://linktr.ee/wcodingapply
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1. What Students Built at Wcoding Dev Bootcamp: Batch 16 Demo Day
This Summer, a group of proud wcoders completed their studies in Fullstack Web Development and showcased what they have built in just a few weeks on wcoding’s Demo Day.
Demo Day is a day at the end of the bootcamp for the students to present their final group project to our senior developers and business team. It is also a great opportunity to apply tech knowledge in a real-life project and learn how programmers work as a team in the development field. This batch created a short-term housing rental service platform ‘ROOM-EZ‘ and added member profiles, log-in, booking, and Kakao map search functions.
We are glad to see all students successfully completed the 12-week Dev Bootcamp at wcoding and accomplished an amazing project in a short time. Although graduated, the learning doesn’t stop. This will be the beginning of the journey to becoming a programmer and we look forward to their growth in the future!
2. Python Nights Batch 15 Graduation
Happy graduation to Python Nights for Beginners Batch 15! During the past 2 months, the batch not only learned the fundamental concepts of Python but also touched on the basics of SQL, Sqlite3, API, and Flask. At the end of the course, the students successfully completed a mini project of building up a Music Store.
It’s not an easy thing to keep learning new things after work, but four brave wcoders managed to do it! Well done and congratulations!
3. Dev Nightly: Mid-term Project Showcase
The Dev Nightly class presented their first solo project on building a school website page. The task was to only use HTML & CSS to make the web page, add animations, and design. This was a great opportunity to review the concepts of web fundamentals and master the skills in building websites before diving deeper into JavaScript and other programming languages.
After the presentation, wcoding’s Development Team provided feedback on the code structures and solutions to some technical issues which students had when executing the project.
4. Welcome, Dev Bootcamp Batch 17! 🙋♂️Korean BBQ Dinner with wcoding Alumni
A new batch of Dev Bootcamp just started this Summer and wcoding hosted a welcome dinner for the newbies!
It was the first dinner gathering with batch 17, but everyone had a lot of fun! It was also a great opportunity for students to get to know their classmates and to understand more about wcoding! We also expect to have different networking events with current students and alumni in the near future. After all, who doesn’t love food and soju?
5. wcoding x CodeSeoul: Over the Hump Workshop Series
Currently, CodeSeoul is hosting a series of workshops on various topics in Tech every Wednesday night at wcoding. The topics include SSH, concurrent React, computer vision and face recognition, and more. All events are free of charge.
CodeSeoul is our sister NGO which is dedicated to connecting coders of all levels and backgrounds to learn, teach, and build things together. If you want to connect with other tech enthusiasts in Seoul and be more involved in the international community, feel free to join our events!
6. Intro to Web Dev Batch 2 Graduation
Happy graduation to Intro to Web Dev Batch 2! The students invested their Saturday mornings to learn knowledge in website structure and visual design elements like font, color, and spaces. Although most of the students were first-time coders, in their last class, the batch successfully made a mini project of building a weather app using HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript! Well done!
7. wcoding and KOREC Launch IT Bootcamp for Japanese Job Market
wcoding is glad to announce a new partnership with KOREC, an talent matching agency that provides employment and training services for Koreans looking to start their careers in Japan!
This year, wcoding and KOREC are going to launch a Korean IT Bootcamp (일본 IT 취업 부트캠프) for talents who seek to launch their careers in Japan. Students can expect to receive 3-month programming education and full career support from wcoding and KOREC. Also, selected students can receive exclusive interview opportunities with Japanese corporates and get 50% tuition back if get hired.
8. A Glimpse to wcoding’s Night Class!
What do you do after work? Watching TV? Workout? Or hang out with friends? Our Python Nights students and Dev Nightly students are utilizing the time to learn new skills!
This week, our Dev Nightly students completed their 3rd project of making a website for a travel blog, while our Python class learned concepts of boolean logic and control flow for data management.
Most of our night students have other schedules in the daytime, such as teaching English at schools, working in companies, or taking Korean language classes. “It’s a great investment to take the time after work in exchange for some in-demand career skills!” said a student from the night class.
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At wcoding, we understand that switching careers into tech is definitely not an easy thing, and that’s why we are here to help. For students who completed our 12-week or 30-week Fullstack bootcamps, we provide an additional 4-week career support to help them navigate the industry, optimize the career search journey and maximize the chances of getting hired.
Personal Career Strategy Consultation
Our students come from different backgrounds. Some have English teaching experiences or speak different languages fluently, while some have years of working or research experience in diverse fields. Our approach is to guide each student to find the best strategy to land their first job in IT and start building a career where they can place their skills in the right company and right position.
Normally, we start with a few 1:1 meetings to know your personality, career interests, and industry preferences. Based on your situation, we can provide resources and tips to help you meet professional goals and land your first tech job as soon as possible.
Resume Review
A good resume will require at least 2~4 times of editing. Our HR consultants will check your grammar, structure, and contents based on their years of experience in tech consulting, HR and business operation. So you can get the insight and know-how to write an appealing resume to attract your future employers.
Job Search and Match
When your resume is ready, we can start applying for some potential hiring companies! Our employment partners include domestic headhunting companies, job platforms for IT specialists, international startups and SMEs. You will also work with your career consultant in the job searching and application process. When internship opportunities and developer positions from our network emerge, you will be the first to know and have priority to get interview chances.
To become a web developer, it’s better to have a portfolio to showcase your potential employers and clients your tech skills and achievements. Other than your tech degree and bootcamp certificates, a portfolio of your past development works is the best way to demonstrate your programming abilities.
A good portfolio should include:
1. A short paragraph to express yourself, your personality and motivation
2. Projects that show relevant skills and experiences related to the position you are applying
3. Professional social network profiles such as LinkedIn, Github and Stack Overflow that can speak for your specialities and coding skills.
Although providing a portfolio is not a requirement for most of the development job applications, it is never bad to let your employer know more about you and your skills. Nevertheless, to organize your works in a portfolio is always better than a few lines of bullet points on a resume.
Mock Interviews and Technical Support
wcoding will also provide different resources such as interview tips and negotiation strategies as you go through the job application process. If you need our assistance on coding tests and technical interviews preparation, we have experienced developers and specialists to help you practice and get ready!
Continuous Support After the Graduation
The greatest advantage of learning at wcoding is to really put yourself in the real atmosphere of working at a tech company. At wcoding, you can get chances to meet real clients and work as a team to accomplish a task assigned by our partner companies.
After the bootcamp, you can have an individual work space in wcoding, and receive direct guidance from our developers on either personal or group projects for maximum 4 weeks. Also, as an alumni, you get to connect with 300+ alumni from coding networks that are now working in different fields and leaders in various organizations both in and out of Korea.
We understand that your next step after the bootcamp isn’t always your final destination. So, always feel free to utilize our network, resources, and events to maintain your competitiveness even after your graduation from wcoding!
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1. Project Course: Students Showed Amazing Personal Projects on the Demo Day 💥
This batch of Project Course has shown their incredible independent research skills and creativity on the Demo Day. With the instructor’s guidance, students built their first individual projects based on their interested fields and successfully completed them in 2 months.
After 2 months of hard work, our students from Project Course showcased their final products with our development team on their Demo Day. These amazing projects included an online book store using JavaScript and Python and a mini RPG game using Unity.
Through this opportunity, they get to learn how to work as a real programmer and be able to self-learn new languages depending on the needs of the project. We are delighted to see what students have achieved in a short time and looking forward to their future works!
2. wcoding Held a Career Talk to Help Foreigners Start a Career in Korea! 🚀
Looking for a job in Korea as a foreigner is not an easy task, and wcoding is here to help you with that first step to building a career here!
During the session, our career consultants shared tips for finding non-teaching jobs, improving their visa status, and learning in-demand working skills in Korea. “We have helped more than 300 students to get employed in different industries and countries. We are happy to share our years of experience in personal career building and tech education with the international community here. We hope everyone who joined the event can benefit from this career talk and get one step closer to their career goals!’ said wcoding CEO Kyle Kim.
3. Dev Bootcamp Batch 16: Mid-Term Project Presentation and Dinner Gathering 🍗🍻
Entering the second month of the bootcamp, students have learned most of the fundamentals of web development and the mid-term project is a good opportunity to evaluate how much the students have learned and progressed. Through the code explanation and Q&A with our development team, students get to understand different approaches to completing a task and solving technical problems.
After the presentation, wcoding had a dinner gathering with the batch. It was a fun time for team bonding and also a small warmup for the upcoming final project!
[Event] January Open House
During the event, we’ll talk about: 
How wcoding prepares you to become a Fullstack Web Developer in a few months 
How wcoding’s career support helps you reach your goal after the course 
A fun coding workshop to give you an idea of what it would be like to learn in our programs! 
We welcome anyone from all backgrounds to attend the event! 
When & Where
Free of charge but seats are limited! 
