Pipeline to Your Dream Job
Make School is increasingly becoming known among recruiters as a source of top talent. We hold regular job fairs both on-campus and online with companies like Microsoft, Lyft, Uber, Yelp, and Twitch in order to help you land the most sought-after tech jobs. Our alumni network is also a powerful resource for connecting to potential opportunities in Silicon Valley and around the world. There are over 1200 Make School and Summer Academy graduates working in the industry who are eager to help you navigate your career.
Our alumni succeed in the tech industry with a $100k average starting salary
Top employers and investors look to hire from Make School
Our partners help build a world class education
As part of your education you'll visit tech companies and startups to understand what it's like to work as an engineer, product manager, or founder. You'll engage with professionals through guest lectures, office hours, and casual social events.
Our 1200 alumni serve as your powerful professional network
Alumni from our college and Summer Academy work across top tech companies in Silicon Valley and around the world. This network is open to you as you navigate your career, seek mentorship, or look to found a company and build out an exceptional team.
Employers love working with Make School graduates
"Working with the Make School team and their students has given the Lever team a fresh perspective on the potential non-traditional education has on the tech world. It has really impacted the way we think about recruiting processes."
We support your career placement through
Professional Development
You'll develop the professionalism, proactive communication, and work ethic needs to excel in your job as a software engineer or product manager. These soft skills paired with real world product development and software engineering best practices will enable your success.
Career Developement Tutorials
You'll use asynchronous tutorials to help you draft the materials you’ll need for a successful career. Tutorials are created with the support, review, and approval of partners from the tech industry
Career Coaching & Mentorship
You’ll get access to 1:1 coaching that starts at orientation and lasts until you land your dream job. Coaching entails:
- Resume, Portfolio, LinkedIn and Github guidance
- Job/internship search strategies
- Technical/Behavioral mock interviews
- Salary negotiation coaching
- Industry exposure from Demo Days, Career Fairs and panels
