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School Application Process
You can find the application here. Once you submit this application, keep an eye out for assessment directions in your email. If you do not receive an email within 10 minutes of submitting the application, please contact amazonhelp@wecancodeit.org for assistance.
Here are the steps to completing our assessment:
- The Aptitude Test has 3 timed sections that total about 30 minutes. This will assess your readiness to get started in a software development career through We Can Code IT.
- Once you’ve passed the assessment, you’ll find your next steps for enrollment and requesting tuition payment through Amazon in your email!
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati/Dayton/Hebron
- Ohio (all other cities)
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Philadelphia/Trenton
- Pennsylvania (all other cities)
- Detroit, MI
- New York City
- DC Metro Area
- Atlanta, GA
- Chicago, IL
- Charlotte, NC
See the full list of markets and neighborhoods we serve!
- 18 years and older
- High school diploma or GED
- Eligible to work in the US
- Full-time, eligible Amazon employee
- Located in a designated city or state
- Passing test result on our admissions assessment
No, tuition is fully covered by Amazon Career Choice if you are using your full-time Career Choice benefit of $5,250. You may only join We Can Code IT’s bootcamp if you have the full amount of this benefit available (no partial payments).The only costs you are responsible for are any equipment or books you may need to purchase for class, such as a laptop or second monitor.
Program Overview
Amazon associates attend a full-stack Java coding bootcamp on a part-time basis. This is a remote coding bootcamp program. It’s delivered synchronously every other weekend during “Code Jams,” and in between, you’ll learn on your own time via our learning management system. Throughout, you’ll have access to tutoring sessions, instructors, and your classmates!
Your lead instructors are individuals dedicated to achieving our mission. Many of them have 10+ years of experience in software development. The associate instructors were recently trained in full-stack skills or have a few years of experience in the field. Both instructors will be present during class.
The course takes place over a span of 22 weeks.
All classes and support are held virtually.
Live sessions (“Code Jams”):
- Attend over Zoom
- Every other weekend (Saturday AND Sunday)
- Each session lasts from 9am to 5pm EST
- Led by lead and associate instructors
Self-guided work:
- 10 to 15 hours per week
- Flexible hours with deadlines
Additional support:
- Weekly tutoring sessions
- Office hours
- Slack community
Outside of live “Code Jam” weekends, you can expect to do 10-15 hours of work per week. We encourage you to attend weekly tutoring and office hours throughout the week as you need it.
Required materials:
- Laptop/desktop
- Second monitor
- Webcam and microphone
- Headset
- Textbook
Recommended Laptop Specifications
● 15” Display
● External monitor hookup, and an additional monitor
● Intel Core i7 (gen 7 or above) or AMD Ryzen 5 (5000 Series or above) W/ AMD Raedon or Nvidia 1000
● 16 GB RAM
● Hardlined Ethernet cable (not wi-fi)
● 25 mb/s Download speeds | 10mb/s upload speeds
● 500 GB SSD Hard Drive
● Windows 11
● External mouse and keyboard
Recommended Desktop Specifications
● 2 | 24” monitor setup.
● 720p Web camera
● Comfortable headset for 5+ hrs of use
● Intel Core i7 (gen 7 or above) or AMD Ryzen 5 (5000 Series or above) W/ AMD Raedon or Nvidia 1000
● 16 GB RAM
● Hardlined Ethernet cable (not wi-fi)
● 25 mb/s Download speeds | 10mb/s upload speeds
● 500 GB SSD Hard Drive
● Windows 11
*Mac or PC is fine as long as it can run Windows 10.*
Minimum Laptop Specifications
● Intel Core i5 (Quadcore) OR
● AMD Ryzen 3 (4000 Series) W/ AMD Raedon or Nvidia 480
● 8GB RAM
● Wifi 5 or above
● 10 mb/s download Speeds | 6mb/s upload speeds
● 256 GB SSD hard drive
● Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Minimum Desktop Specifications
● 27” Single Monitor
● Webcam with inline microphone
● External speakers
● Intel Core i5 (Quadcore)
● AMD Ryzen 3 (4000 Series) W/ AMD Raedon or Nvidia 480
● 8GB RAM
● Wifi 5 or above
● 10 mb/s download Speeds | 6mb/s upload speeds
● 500 GB HHD
● Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Topics covered in class:
- Java
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Flexbox / Grid
- JavaScript
- React (JavaScript Library)
- Testing & Test-driven Development (TDD)
- Pair Programming
- Agile Methodology / Scrum
- Git / Github
- Model-View-Controller (MVC patterns)
- Career Services
You will complete several portfolio projects throughout the bootcamp, including a unique, full-stack web application you’ll build with a team of several students.
Project-based Course
- Information from Code Jams and self-guided sessions will help you as you build projects.
- Primary grades will be based on your projects.
Check-in Quizzes
- These are used to assess which topics may need to be reviewed within each module.
Qualifications earned by completing our coding bootcamp:
- A Certificate in Software Development.
- A complete portfolio.
- A website to display your work and skills.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Passed test result to two assessments.
- Be a full-time employee at Amazon.
- Have Career Choice benefits that equal $5,250 (full-time benefits).
- An Amazon Career Choice eligibility date before May 12, 2023.
- Work at an Amazon center in one of these designated locations:
- Cincinnati/Dayton/Hebron, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Other Ohio locations
- Detroit, MI
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Philadelphia, PA/Trenton, NJ
- Central Pennsylvania
- New York City, NY
- Washington DC Metro Area
- Atlanta, GA
- Chicago, IL
- Charlotte, NC
You’ll be able to speak with your instructors if you need specific assistance. We have weekly tutoring sessions, and one-on-one meetings available with the education team. Our Slack channels also allow you to connect with instructors and classmates in real time.
Career Overview
- Junior Developer
- Junior Software Developer
- Junior Java Developer
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Associate Software Developer
- Software Test Engineer
- Web Developer
You can expect to work under a senior developer in an entry-level role. You’ll be given tasks to complete which will increase in complexity as you learn the tech stack of the company. Some tasks you may see include debugging, code documentation, and addressing user needs by creating code.
Entry-level pay typically ranges from $45k-$80k annually. Once you’re more experienced, your pay may exceed $80k-$100k+.
We Can Code IT maintains relationships with large companies, such as JP Morgan Chase, Progressive, and many more. Our Career Services teams work to get in touch with a range of companies in locations that are specific to our students’ needs.
Our career services team holds classes on Code Jam weekends to teach you about career skills specific to tech, including building a technical resume, networking, and interviewing skills. You’ll be expected to complete assignments about these topics, such as turning in a resume and completing mock interviews. You’ll be able to meet with your career coach one-on-one to talk about your career path and skill development.
Yes! We have regular employer presentations, as well as a matchmaking event at the end of bootcamp where we invite employers to come and meet students one-on-one. You’ll be able to attend employer spotlights, where an employer will lead a presentation about their company and who they’re looking to hire.
Once you’re a member of We Can Code IT, you’re always a member! You will be able to meet with our Career Services team as long as you’d like after graduation.