Bookmark: The Invisible Boot Camp

Explore how partnerships between universities and Trilogy Education reshape tech education, revealing advantages and challenges in coding boot camps.

Diving into the fascinating dynamics between universities and Trilogy Education Services, this article from Inside Higher Ed explores the growing trend of universities partnering with third-party providers to offer coding boot camps. Highlighting both the strategic advantages and the potential pitfalls of these collaborations, it raises critical questions about transparency and student outcomes. Writer Lindsay McKenzie’s piece offers an insightful look at how these partnerships might shape the future of tech education. An essential read for those interested in the evolution of educational models and job training.

A pertinent quote from the article is: “Unlike some boot camps, such as Dev Bootcamp or the Iron Yard, which closed after sinking money into real estate and struggling to stand out, Trilogy’s model of leasing university brands and space appears to be working well. Sommer said he didn’t set out to create a typical boot camp.” This highlights Trilogy’s distinctive approach of leveraging established academic reputations and infrastructure to deliver its educational programs, distinguishing its business model from other boot camps that have faced financial difficulties The Invisible Boot Camp

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