Obsidi® Academy delivers production-ready engineers in 12 weeks—trained on your tools, workflows, and delivery culture.
- 3-4x More Cost Efficient than hiring Senior Devs in tight markets
- 90% +12-months retention across Academy Graduates
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100%
Of grads trained on
Partner Tech Stackswith integrated AI usage - 40-60% Faster ramp thanks to CI/CD and documentation hygiene
What is Obsidi® Academy?
Obsidi® Academy transforms early-career Black tech professionals into AI-enabled software engineers trained specifically for your company’s tech stack and culture. Through a 3-month, full-time bootcamp, we deliver high-performing hires who ship code with tests, docs, and PR hygiene from day one.
Full-time Commitment
12 weeks of focused training tailored to real job requirements.
Verified Talent
Candidates are recruited, vetted, coached, and paid while learning.
Embedded Support
We manage recruiting, onboarding, and post-placement touchpoints.
Industry-Vetted Curriculum
Practical Java/Spring/React + AI tools and security basics.
Proven Retention
90%+ at 12 months across graduates; lower ramp and replacement costs.
Always-On Ecosystem
Your brand gets year-round access and visibility within our platform and members.
This isn’t a bootcamp; it’s a hiring strategy. You get engineers who know the stack, the standards, and how to work in your system on day one. Proof in GitHub, signals you can trust, and a faster path from “welcome aboard” to shipped.
Why Partner with Obsidi® Academy
Launched in 2021 with TD; 121 alums onboarded across 13 business units as Associate Software Engineers. Industry leaders including TD, BMO, TELUS, Scotiabank, and CIBC have engaged with our model.
Tailored for your business outcomes
- Every module maps to workplace outcomes, not classroom theory.
- Cohorts are built with AI, tech, and EQ training to drive productivity while retaining talent.
- We source, pre-screen, and shortlist candidates. You focus on the selection.
Hire Job-Ready Software Engineers, On Your Timeline
Pre-book Obsidi® Academy grads and align start dates to your sprints—faster time-to-impact, less onboarding drag. Obsidi® Academy grads slot into core delivery roles, with cohorts you can reserve against your hiring windows.
Roles our graduates fill
Technologies and skills
Your Turnkey Hiring Pipeline — From Request to Ready-to-Ship Talent
We take care of recruiting, vetting, training, and onboarding so your team gets pre-trained hires ready to deliver from day one.
🥇 Phase 1: Alignment
You define success. We handle the rest.
- Submit Request: Share your hiring goals and timing.
- Intake and role profile: We align on stack, delivery habits, and culture fit.
Outcome: a custom-trained cohort built around your exact needs.
🥈 Phase 2: Curation
We source, screen, and prepare your next hires.
- We shortlist candidates: We recruit and vet top early-career talent from the Obsidi® network.
- Partner interviews: You meet only pre-qualified candidates.
- Feedback & selection: We iterate with you until the fit is perfect.
Outcome: fully vetted candidates with the skills and EQ your team values.
🥉 Phase 3: Conversion
You onboard confident, production-ready talent.
- Background checks: We complete all due diligence.
- Offer & onboarding: Candidates transition seamlessly into your team, already trained on your tools and delivery practices.
Outcome: new hires contributing to delivery within weeks.
THE OBSIDI DIFFERENCE
Meet the team
Saba Mushtaq
Learning operations and cohort experience.
Aquib Ajani
Java, Spring Boot, SQL, capstone coaching.
Hrithik Advani
APIs, React basics, Git.
Jeffrey Bulmer
Projects, code reviews, teamwork.
Still Have Questions? We’ve Got You
What does “recruiting handled” include?
We source candidates, pre-screen against your criteria, run background checks, and provide weekly progress reports plus a curated shortlist for partner interviews.
How does the $2,000/month stipend work?
Eligible learners receive a monthly stipend during the 12-week program so they can focus on training. Stipends are funded through Obsidi® Academy.
Can the curriculum be tailored to our stack?
Yes. Within our Java/Spring/React foundation, we can emphasize tools, patterns, and security practices that mirror your environment.
Which roles are best suited for Academy grads?
Software Engineer, QE, BA/BSA, Cloud/Platform, and Mainframe enablement tracks. We align candidates to the right teams during intake.
LET’S BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Reserve seats for the next cohort or request a shortlist matched to your roles and timeline.