Stride (Galvanize)

Galvanize is an educational technology company that offers intensive coding bootcamps and training programs in software engineering and data science. Founded in 2012, Galvanize provides both online and in-person courses at multiple campuses across the US. The company's flagship offerings are its immersive bootcamps in software engineering, which run for 12-19 weeks full-time or 30-36 weeks part-time. These programs cover full-stack JavaScript development, including technologies like React, Node.js, and RESTful APIs. Galvanize's curriculum emphasizes hands-on projects, pair programming, and Agile methodologies to prepare students for real-world software engineering roles. In 2018, Galvanize acquired Hack Reactor, another coding bootcamp, expanding its software engineering programs. The company also offers professional development courses for working software engineers to advance their skills in areas like computer science theory and algorithms. As of 2023, Galvanize reported having over 18,000 alumni in its network. The company has adapted to recent developments in artificial intelligence by integrating GitHub Copilot into its curriculum to teach students how to leverage AI-powered coding tools.

Key customers and partnerships

Galvanize has established partnerships with several organizations to expand access to its programs. The company collaborates with the Department of Defense SkillBridge program to offer software engineering training to transitioning military service members through its "Operation Level Up" initiative. Galvanize also partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide technical education to veterans through the VET TEC program, allowing eligible veterans to use GI Bill benefits to cover tuition costs. Galvanize reports that its graduates have gone on to work for major technology companies including Tesla, Amazon, IBM, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Salesforce. According to the company's 2020 report, 75% of Galvanize graduates secured employment within 180 days of completing their program, with a median annual salary of USD 80,000.