MISSION The mission of Bloom Institute of Technology is to unlock potential, regardless of circumstance. That means working with untapped or underutilized talent, and training that talent for in-demand careers in the technology fields including web development, engineering, enterprise backend development, and data science. Bloom Institute of Technology is committed to making the field of technology more accessible, and will provide an educational environment that respects the values of individual students and their intellectual, cultural, and social development. It is Bloom Institute of Technology’s intention to: ● Foster among students, faculty, and staff a commitment to life-long learning. ● Provide opportunities for students to exercise a positive influence and be productive in society. ● Prepare students for entry-level employment in technology fields including web development, software engineering, enterprise backend development, and data science. OBJECTIVES In order to fulfill its mission, Bloom Institute of Technology is committed to the following objectives for its educational and training programs: ● To provide the basic and prerequisite knowledge to specialize in the field of technology. ● To educate students to become well-qualified professionals in their chosen field. ● To provide practical training to enhance students’ capabilities in their chosen field. HISTORY Founded in 2017, Bloom Institute of Technology (“BloomTech”) is a unique model of higher education in which the institution invests in its students, instead of the other way around. Bloom Institute of Technology requires no upfront tuition. Tuition payments do not begin until students find a job providing an annual salary of at least $50,000. This commitment from Bloom Institute of Technology supports its mission of finding untapped or underutilized talent and training that talent for in-demand jobs in technology. The institution has raised funds previously from investors including Y Combinator, GV, Bedrock Capital, and Tandem. APPROVALS Bloom Institute of Technology is approved to operate by Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity - Workforce development-Postsecondary Schools, Utah’s Department of Commerce and other various state education bureaus. Page 5 of 58 REV 10/31/2022 This catalog applies to all students other than those who reside in CA, CO, GA, TX, and DC who have their own catalogs.