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TECH: Access Cited In Move as Sector Looks for Right Model
Origin Code Academy, a local participant in the popular yet tumultuous industry of coding boot camps, is moving its curriculum online.
Jeff Winkler, founder and CEO, said Nov. 7 the company is adopting a "blended" model that will incorporate online course material and occasional in-classroom instruction.
The academy's curriculum features a variety of technology stacks and programming frameworks.
More than 250 people have graduated since the program, which is based in downtown San Diego, debuted in August of 2015.
About 85 percent received a job offer within 90 days of completing the coursework; for a graduate of the program, the average starting annual salary has been $65,000, according to the company.
Tuition at Origin Code - students pay $12,500 to attend - won't change, Winkler said.
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