I enjoyed having the option to come in to class in person and having teachers who were accessible…read more The demos and structured lessons were very helpful when they happened. I would have liked to have those more frequently. The constant support from career services was helpful. And I am glad that support continues post graduation.

I've taken time to think about this review as I've been out of school now for a few years so take…read morethe datedness of this with a grain of salt. I've looked into current offerings and have been in touch with many recent grads as well. I also align strongly with Yelp intended ratings and 3 stars is literally an OK rating so I don't hand out 4's and 5's to just anyone. If I could give Epicodus a 3.5 I probably would because it is OK but not something I would say is really GOOD or for everyone. Here's the Cliff's notes version: Yes code school will get to into tech, no it will not make you a developer or super hireable. Epicodus offers an ok middle-range priced education with some support but you have to be a self-motivated person and understand that tech is not hiring Bootcamp grads like they did in 2015 so be prepared to do a lot of work on your studies and portfolio in order to get a job. The points below cover: 1. my background and scenario 2. curriculum 3. internship 4. jobs 5. $$ I had an education and career before tech but needed a shift. I did a lot of self-study for years and in the end, needed a space and people to hold me accountable and Epicodus did that for me. I couldn't afford to jump all in right away so I did the intro night course and while that was financially a good route I still recommend doing all the courses as the full-time day package if you can swing it. I saved for years to do it and you should know it is VERY difficult to work while in this program as it takes most hours of your life for 6 months. In school, the courses have since been rewritten and that is GOOD as they were still fairly rough 5 years into the company's history. Now if you're really self-driven you COULD do all of the coursework yourself as it's online but having pairing buddies and a class you go with daily IS a huge help to staying accountable AND more similar to most jobs you will be going into. Teachers are underpaid and often former students, that is fine but I think for what you are paying it's difficult not to have a better education from the top. The internship was the real seller for me but the reality is it's often a hit or miss if you get something worth your education and if you've already worked in offices or on teams this section is not as important to you. What tech really needs is folks who are both technical AND good with other humans so if you need to learn that and this is early in your journey the school setting and internship may be helpful to you. They try to bring speakers in to show you that there are many more directions in the industry than just to become a developer and in all honesty, I think this education makes you a perfect fit for Support roles in highly technical companies which gives you a foot in the door. We all have different skillsets and they focus very heavily on becoming a developer so coming out of school I had little knowledge of ALL the amazing roles you could go into from engineering to product management, support or people managers! You have to do a lot of that research and learning on your own, be proactive in your journey. Epicodus is a tough one financially, it's cheaper than a lot of the top tier schools but you don't get the small class numbers and more hands-on education as those higher-cost options yet it's more than the cheap ones where you do it all yourself. So if you just need some accountability and a team to learn with this could be a good option for you. If you're super self-motivated the cheaper options will get you the same education for less and no difference in your attractiveness to companies looking to hire you. Some side notes... the facilities are great, clean, large and lots of computers. I appreciate the space they have created for you to learn especially if you don't have the tech yourself. I'm very happy to see they have jumped on board with the pay assistance models as an option for under or unemployed students looking to make the shift. So in the end, yes Epicodus gave me a few tools to get a job in tech and I was lucky to get a great gig right off the bat but quickly learned I was unprepared for the role. This has led to a few shifts and some better fits but I am not your average bootcamper, I am high human skills and low tech skills. People management is likely where I fit best into the industry and that is the goal. I encourage you to do your research and assess what is best for you financially and educationally and pick whatever school fits your end goals.

Overall an excellent experience at DAELA! The space is so lovely and staff were really nice. Taylin…read moredid an amazing job with my brows and the results are beautiful.

Angela is an amazing eyeliner tattoo makeup artist. Her calm kind demeanor make you feel relaxed…read moreand safe. She's very communicative about what to expect and what's happening each step of the procedure. She takes time to discuss all your options and questions to prefect what you're looking for and her symmetry is always on point. She did my upper liner almost two years ago which still looks fabulous and just added my lower liner yesterday. Love Angela and everyone at Daela

I am a recent graduate of Heritage and cannot adequately underscore how excellent my experience…read morewas. I am a 40+ year old woman who was looking for a career change. I have a bachelor's degree plus and had a long and successful career in PR. I did not have the time or interest in a two or four year program. Heritage's accelerated certificate curriculum was fast-paced, thorough, engaging and has given me the tools I need to launch a successful practice. The founder and her staff are genuinely invested in the students and the program. If you're just starting out or like me, looking to pivot your career, I heartily recommend considering the Heritage program.

This school is INCREDIBLE. The staff is so knowledgeable, helpful and absolutely inspiring. Also,…read morethis school is affordable and works with my budget! I can't wait to begin my classes at Heritage!

I will begin by saying that the guy who runs this place did some okay repairs on some of my…read morejewelry. However, I took my grandma's ring to have all the points redone. It wasn't cheap (it is a pretty complicated fix) but since this place had done some okay repairs in the past, I trusted them and spent the money. I thought the ring looked good when I got it back, but after only a year and a half, I lost two of the little diamonds out of the ring. I don't live a life that would be hard on the ring, so I called and told them about losing the diamonds (an expensive repair like that should last more than a year and a half!) and instead of being polite about it, or even offering to repair the ring and replace the stones at a discount, the guy got mad at me and basically told me that I was a liar (he said that it must have been more than a year and half) and was really nasty to me. I finally saved enough money to take the ring into a different jeweler (who is very high rated and has been in business for decades) who is charging me half the price to repair (and guaranteeing the repair for 10 years) , and he also said that the repair that Portland Jewelry Academy had done had not been finished properly. I will never use this business again.

Excellent school with an amazing community behind it, working in this industry takes dedication and…read moreperseverance, and the school does a good job at replicating the demands of entering a workforce in any industry. Jason is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about sharing that knowledge with the new generation of jewelers and artists starting their careers. Those more sensitive may struggle with the workload and certain communication strategies, but with good time management skills and persistence it is a wonderful gateway into the world of fine jewelry.

I wasn't sure my sensory-avoidant tween would ever learn to swim. Loud pool environments overwhelm…read morehim, and he needs to understand the plan and the why before trying something new. At other swim schools, instructors pushed him to put his face in the water instead of listening to his concerns, and it never worked. Zen Penguin was completely different. Their instructors truly listen to kids and meet them where they are. The coaches are calm, present, consistent, and incredibly kind. They take the time to build trust and confidence. Now my once water-avoidant tween cannonballs into the deep end with his friends. My younger child has thrived here too; he went from no swim skills to strong streamlines and rollovers in just a few months. I especially appreciate their focus on real safety skills, like making sure every child can back float to breathe so they have a way to self-rescue. We always have eyes on the kids when they swim - but now I have the peace of mind knowing they have the skills to stay safe even when they're out of arm's reach. Zen Penguin is truly something special.

I would suggest this company change its advertising. I don't think you yelling profanity in front…read moreof a 3 year old will any way help her " discover the joy of swimming . Sensory -friendly. " She is 3 and can't figure out why the swim teacher yelled at her and her Dad. If you didn't like something her Dad said, I think there could have been a more professional way to handle it. I would encourage anyone thinking of taking their child here please don't. They are inpatient, unorganized, change times with little notice and use profanity in front of children. Don't waste you money.

Stopped in here to get two of my children haircuts. CPI is black-owned which is what I was looking…read morefor. The students are diverse which is okay with me. I was greeted by a friendly woman at the front desk (the school is run by a family). They were running somewhat on time. My youngest child went back almost immediately. My older child waited about 20 minutes, despite both children having appointments. The students took their time to cut my children's hair (youngest was back about 1.25 hours). I also like the fact that a shampoo is included in the price. Anna cut my youngest son's hair. I could hear her speaking to him and making sure he was comfortable. My son would smile at me occasionally. I will update with my eldest son's experience. CPI is the place to go if you're looking for affordable barber services. The owner supervises the students on the floor, showing them the correct techniques and overseeing their work. Where I'm from, I have never seen such care put into the student's craft. You can also schedule appointments online.

Definitely recommend coming here I appreciate your program allowing people like me to come here…read morewith my kiddos and getting the service provided god bless you guys

I wish I could get to one of his classes, again! I took one or 2 a couple years ago and felt so…read morecomfortable as a woman in what traditionally has been a man's workshop. I thank you for that, Gary, and plan to listen to your podcasts! Ann Scott

I agree with John S. below. In September of 2015 I took a stool making class from Gary. This…read morebeing my first formal woodworking class, I was both scared and excited at the same time. The class started at 9am. By 11am Gary was yelling at the entire class and telling us we were a bunch of f**kups. This was all do to his inability to communicate effectively. I will grant that Gary is master craftsman; however, he is a subpar instructor, which is rather unfortunate for all concerned.

I got to take classes with Brooke Totman and she is phenomenal! She helps students with their…read moreindividual needs and gives exact points to focus on. She really loves her craft and it showed, which in turn, made the class genuine and fun. I cannot express how much Brooke helped me grow in the span of 6 weeks. She helped me improve myself and made me want to continue along the path of acting. I highly recommend her class if acting is a passion of yours.

The Short: Ted Rooney is an incredible teacher, artist, and human. If you have the opportunity to…read morework with him, I highly recommend you do so. The Long: Ted single handedly gave me the fortitude to transition from stage to film, and made me feel in control and confident while doing it. When I came to Ted, I had recently graduated from theatre school, and though I had been acting on stage for years, I'd never really explored film. I wanted to be able to do both, but was overwhelmed on how to start. Enter Ted. He met with me, had me do an scene, and talked me through a specific, personalized, game plan for practicing film in class and on my own, based on where I was at in my career. Ted is a confident yet humble teacher, he's an artist at giving a small note that makes a big impact, and he keeps his direction focus, and (stressing this again) personalized. Now, years later, I am very fortunate to work almost primarily in film, and honestly have Ted to thank for jumpstarting my career. Finding a good acting coach can be difficult... Luckily, you can stop looking now. :)