She saw the future being tech and that was why interested in working for Sabio. She was excited to be able to work with veterans when she switched over to be the Director of Veteran Enrollment and Admissions. She even did her graduate thesis on student veterans so she was excited to be back helping veterans.

Some of the resources that Sabio offers to those considering a career in Software Engineering are not only their expertise, but Meg also leads information sessions each Monday at 9 AM PST. She also is available for one on one meetings by phone. You can contact her at megan.sabio.la. She is also knowledgeable about what benefits are available if they are a veteran or military spouse and how to apply for the benefits through the VA website. 

The three main questions people ask when they are considering enrolling in Sabio’s bootcamp program are: 

What is the time commitment? 

How do I get my benefits? 

What computer requirements do I need?

The course is 17 weeks long and takes you from novice to Jr Stack Developer. The time commitment is from 9 AM PST to 9 PM PST M-F, this includes a 1 hour lunch break and 1 hour dinner break. Class starts at 9 AM PST and ends at 6 PM PST, and instructors expect students to spend 2-3 hours coding after class is over. There is also a 9 AM to 3 PM coding requirement on Saturdays. 

Meg is knowledgeable in helping students navigate the VA system to enroll for benefits. It is dependent on what program they are using and their situation. 

The computer requirement is laptop or desktop computer (preferably windows) with 12 GB RAM and a webcam. 

The program is a full time full stack. Meg used the analogy of making a cake. Students learn how to bake the cake (the back end) and you know how to make the cake pretty (the front end). At the end of the program you are certified as a Junior Stack Developer. Along with support to help students get enrolled in Sabio. They also offer support in helping graduates find jobs. They have tech recruiters. Janessa Harris was interview on episode 2. She also discussed the rise in remote work options for software engineering which we talked about in Episode 1 with Axl Nunez.

Her advice for those considering applying to attend Sabio’s boot camp program is to be hungry, humble and smart. 

Want to learn more about being a Software Engineer. Head over to their website www.sabio.la or connect with megan at megan@sabio.la or (626) 557-3599 or SCHEDULE 1 ON 1 HERE