MiniLab Bootcamp

Innovative Boise Bootcamp Internship Focuses On Diversifying Tech, Equipping Job Seekers With Skills Needed For Treasure Valley Employers

Why MiniLab Bootcamp?

Boise Bootcamp partners with local startups to teach you:

  • Most popular technologies and methodologies in the industry
  • The fundamentals of computer science via tested curriculum
  • How to succeed in technical interviews

These components will set you up for success better than any web development bootcamp can.

Who is part of MiniLab Bootcamp

  • Skilled Immigrants and Refugees
  • Low-income residents of Idaho
  • Individuals interested in career change

Goals of the MiniLab Bootcamp for participants

  • Build new coding and interview skills
  • Overcome Imposter Syndrome
  • Understand the technical interview process in the industry
  • Ace Coding Interview and land a high paying job
  • Personalized feedback and one-on-one mentoring

When will MiniLab Bootcamp start?

TBD in 2022

Where will this bootcamp be held?

In person and remotely. Looking at a few options - computer science department in Boise Downtown is our top choice.

How to Help?

“I love what you’re doing, how can I help?” I am glad you asked. It takes a village and we will need the following volunteers:

  • Industry mentors
  • Industry speakers
  • Mock interviewers
  • Resume reviewers
  • Guest lecturers

Please reach out to Nilab if you’re interested in any of those.

Wait…has anything like this been tried before?

Yes, a similar free bootcamp was held in 2017. They were all stuents and this internship was their first breakthrough opportunity. Please see details at https://github.com/minilabdev/minilab-bootcamp/blob/main/show_me_data.md

You may find 2017 bootcamp calendar at https://github.com/ambientsensors-bootcamp/resources

In the Press

https://glotalent.org/2017/08/18/innovative-internship-focuses-on-diversifying-tech-equipping-gti-job-seekers-with-skills-needed-for-treasure-valley-employers/