Rewriting the Bootcamp Playbook with Code Differently

Overview

Morgan Latimer Consulting partnered with Code Differently to enhance the pipeline of underrepresented talent in the tech industry in the Wilmington, Delaware area. Through immersive instruction, curriculum design, and targeted coaching, Anthony D. Mays led initiatives to improve student readiness for real-world software engineering roles.​

This collaboration aimed to deliver high-impact technical training and job readiness for adult learners and early-career professionals enrolled in Code Differently’s software engineering bootcamp. The results have been transformative for both students and program stakeholders.

About Code Differently

Founded in July 2018, Code Differently is a certified private business and trade school based in Wilmington, Delaware. The organization focuses on increasing diversity in tech through innovative programming that meets the needs of participants and partners.​

Code Differently’s mission is to create or participate in an ecosystem of technology-focused resources through creative programming and partnerships. The organization aims to build an inclusive pipeline of talent positioned for current and future workforce needs, thereby moving the needle of diversity in tech.

Objectives

• Deliver rigorous instruction in software engineering fundamentals using hands-on projects.
• Design and refine a scalable, industry-aligned curriculum.
• Provide career coaching through mock interviews, feedback, and technical interview preparation.
• Establish sustainable grading and assessment practices that mirror industry standards.​

Services Delivered

Anthony D. Mays, operating as Morgan Latimer Consulting, provided the following services during the engagement:​

• Lectures & Instruction: Taught weekly lessons covering:
  • Git and GitHub
  • Programming in HTML/CSS, Java, and TypeScript
  • Object-oriented programming, data structures, and Java fundamentals
  • Web development with React, NextJS, and Spring Boot
  • REST API principles and backend integration
  • Software testing, debugging, and OOP/SOLID principles
• Mock Interviews: Conducted mock interviews and training for 20 students, each with personalized written and verbal feedback.
• Interview Workshops: Delivered 4 technical interviewing workshops to prepare students for job applications and coding assessments.
• Curriculum Development: Reviewed and enhanced Code Differently’s curriculum across 12 weeks, introduced a midterm and capstone project structure, and developed a scalable rubric that quantified student performance based on real-world criteria.
• Instructor Coaching: Supported TA development and knowledge transfer for sustainable delivery.

Quantifiable Impact

• 93% average student assignment score after rubric implementation (based on revised Code Society Grading Criteria).
• Designed and delivered over 20+ lectures across a 10-week timespan.
• Manage open source repository on GitHub which boasts over 241 completed pull requests and ~500 LoC average per student submitted over the first three weeks of instruction.

Conclusion

Through a strategic partnership with Code Differently, Morgan Latimer Consulting helped reimagine technical education for diverse learners. This collaboration not only advanced student success but also reinforced scalable instructional best practices—setting a high bar for workforce development in tech

About Morgan Latimer Consulting

Named for inventors Garrett A. Morgan and Lewis H. Latimer, Morgan Latimer Consulting equips professionals from underrepresented communities with the skills and strategies to succeed in tech. Led by former Google engineer Anthony D. Mays, the firm specializes in technical interview preparation, curriculum design, and career coaching. Book a consultation with us today to discuss how Morgan Latimer can help you meet your goals.

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