How Bootcamp Grads Can Land Their First Tech Internship

Lucas and Luna break down exactly how coding bootcamp graduates can land their first tech internship in 2026. They walk through a concrete case: a career changer named Priya who went from retail management to a summer internship at a mid-size SaaS company in Austin. The hosts discuss three practical strategies: targeting internships at companies that specifically hire bootcamp grads, building a portfolio project that mimics real internship work, and using informational interviews to get referrals. They also cover common pitfalls like applying too late and ignoring smaller companies. Along the way, they mention key stats: around 30 percent of tech internships at companies like HubSpot and Shopify now accept bootcamp applicants, and the average internship hourly wage in tech is $35. The episode ends with a forward-looking question about whether formal internship programs are becoming more inclusive of non-traditional backgrounds. No fluff, just actionable advice for bootcamp grads ready to make the leap. #TechInternship #BootcampGrads #CareerChange #PriyaCaseStudy #AustinTech #SaaSInternship #HubSpot #Shopify #InformationalInterview #PortfolioProject #Reskilling #TechCareers #InternshipTips #NonTraditionalHire #CareerPivot #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo