COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | JULY 1, 2021 | 3A LCC launches coding bootcamps Within the last year, the spike in demand for skilled software developers has increased the number of open positions to 1.4 million. In Oregon alone, there are nearly 1,500 open software development roles in need of skilled tech workers. Lane Community Col- lege (LCC) has partnered with Promineo Tech, an innovative provider of tech education which aims to make coding education more affordable and ac- cessible, to offer Front End and Back End Software Development bootcamps to help to bridge this edu- cational gap. The bootcamp style learning is designed to focus on the skills and methodologies that hiring managers look for when placing tech talent. Non- tech students looking to become software devel- opers or employees in the tech industry who want to progress in their careers are supported in the cur- riculum and structure of these bootcamps. The virtual classroom is set up to provide personal- ized learning and individ- ualized attention to help each student rise to their potential. Dean of Extended Learning Mark Ven Den Hende, Ph.D. comment- ed, “As Lane Community College retools to establish more Extended Learning opportunities, Promineo Tech is an exciting option for community, workforce, high school, and potential college students to retool with short term workforce training linked to LCC’s well established technical degree programs, broaden- ing the Lane ‘One Campus’ goal envisioned by Presi- dent, Dr. Hamilton.” LCC recognizes the need for efficient tech education in order to enhance the workforce development within the state, especial- ly as the country sees an increase in people looking for work, or pondering the idea of switching careers. Throughout the duration of the 18-week courses, students commit to about 20 hours a week mastering the skills and technologies that are necessary when interviewing for roles such as java developer, software engineer, back-end devel- oper, application developer and front-end developer. Focusing on the employ- able skills makes graduates of the program desirable employees within the in- dustry. All students start classes on Sundays, and complete self-guided study until their scheduled weeknight class. These live lectures are led by an instructor and provide a space for small class sizes with ample time for micro-tailored instruc- tion. “The rapid economic shift last year has creat- ed tremendous demand among those who want to re-skill,” shared Nick Su- wyn, founder of Promi- neo Tech. “Bringing these bootcamp programs to Oregon is a great opportu- nity to enhance the work- force acceleration within the state, specifically in the increasingly in-demand field of technology. We’re excited to work with Lane Community College to ac- complish this.” The demand for skilled developers is projected to continue growing as it is already labeled the fastest growing occupation in this decade. Offering these special- ized coding bootcamps is providing the communities in Oregon with the tools that they need to become employed in a time where employment has been so drastically affected by the global pandemic. Enrollment for August and September cohorts are currently live. To learn more about at- tending or offering a cod- ing bootcamp, visit www. promineotech.com/lane. New fence for Family Relief Nursery By Sophia Edelblute On June 19 the Rota- ry Club of Cottage Grove dedicated a brand new fence at the Cottage Grove Relief Nursery. Rotary provided a dona- tion of $2,000, which was matched by the nursery to pay for the new fence. The fence is intended to provide a safer, more secure and private play- ground for children who “A Passport to Culinary Adventures in The Grove” benefit from the nursery’s many services. Another $500 from a business express grant paid for general beautifica- tion such as a new Rotary sign, flowerbeds, gates, tree pruning and tops for the sandboxes. The nursery’s main goal is to help families in which there is a risk or presence of child abuse and neglect and strengthen the families to break the cycle. “It not only works di- rectly with the children in a therapeutic way through a classroom environment, but it works with the whole family... they do home vis- its, they have parenting classes, they really work with the parents to give them tools and connect them with resources in the community to help them be successful,” said Rotary Club member Diane Ha- zen. 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