Tech Job Slump Hits Coding Bootcamp Graduates as AI Reshapes Industry

U.S. software developer job listings have plummeted 56% since 2019, according to CompTIA data, as coding bootcamp graduates face mounting challenges from AI tools and widespread tech industry layoffs. For entry-level positions, postings have dropped even further at 67%. The downturn has forced several bootcamps to adapt or close. Boston’s Launch Academy suspended operations in May after job placement rates fell from 90% to below 60%. Meanwhile, AI coding tools like ChatGPT and GitHub’s Copilot are transforming the industry, with Google reporting that AI now generates over 25% of its new code. “This is the worst environment for entry-level tech jobs I’ve seen in 25 years,” said Menlo Ventures partner Venky Ganesan. Read more of this story at Slashdot.