Former LinkedIn Exec and AWS Expert Scale Apex Career Bootcamp to $1M and 1,000+ Placements as Companies Desperately Seek AI-Proof Talent

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence threatens to displace millions of jobs, The Apex Institute has cracked the code on workforce transformation by training technology professionals who power tomorrow's AI economy through cloud computing. Founded by Adetayo "Tayo" Ibijemilusi and Malik Mbaye, the company has helped over 1,000 students launch their careers at companies like Microsoft and OpenAI, achieving a 90% job placement rate, with no degree required. In the last eight months, Apex has grossed over $1,000,000 in revenue for 2025 and is now expanding its career services with an AI-backed Job Guarantee.

The Untapped Opportunity Powering Tomorrow's AI Revolution
The timing couldn't be more critical. Microsoft projects that 45% of all enterprise IT investment will shift to cloud infrastructure by 2026, reporting that "Cloud will be the foundation of AI." Yet, even after tech layoffs, unemployment in cloud and cybersecurity roles is effectively zero, letting skilled experts 'name their price,' according to CIO Dive. The demand for cloud professionals who can build, secure, and scale the infrastructure powering AI has never been higher, and companies are actively hiring and willing to pay premium salaries. Meanwhile, 99% of bootcamps still train students for oversaturated generalist roles that AI is rapidly automating.

"We're not just teaching people to code or get certifications—we're positioning them in the infrastructure that powers AI itself," says Tayo, a self-taught certified cloud engineering leader who developed the new curriculum. "While everyone fears AI taking jobs, we're giving people the skills to build and manage the systems that make AI possible."

Apex Develops AI Agent to Job Hunt While Students Sleep, Reducing Time-to-Hire by 60%
Apex doesn't just prepare students for careers in AI; it uses AI to get them hired faster. What separates Apex from traditional bootcamps is its proprietary AI placement system, built by Malik Mbaye, a former Product Manager at LinkedIn. In beta tests, the agent reduced average time-to-hire by 60% and doubled interview conversion rates.

The results spoke for themselves: "Students woke up to scheduled interviews without lifting a finger," explains Malik, who led the growth and development for LinkedIn Jobs – helping companies discover talent by connecting millions of candidates with employers every day. Isaac Rowaiye secured over $500,000 in offers from companies including OpenAI and Visa, with five offers arriving in a single day. Greg East leveraged the AI resume optimization to generate $600,000 worth of offers in just 50 days, after months of manual job searching yielded only rejection. Darnell Hungerford even tripled his income, crediting the system as "bulletproof" and a "game changer."

"We've managed to crack the code on Job placement. Now with AI, we've proven this works regardless of background, education, or experience," said Malik."

The company is set to release the agent publicly later this year.

No Degree, No Certifications? No Problem: The Truth About Breaking into Tech
One of the biggest myths in tech is that you need years of experience to get your foot in the door. The company has developed a system that works for everyone, whether students have been in tech for years or never touched a computer professionally. Stormi Hein, a USMC veteran, never went to college, had no certifications, and was "always really bad at school." After his time in the military, he came home to face the challenge of struggling to make ends meet, cobbling together whatever work he could find. But just three weeks after graduating, he got his first offer, and within six months, he went from handyman jobs and door-to-door sales to earning over $115,000 as a cloud engineer. Meko Graves' story is no different. As a registered nurse, she was overworked and exhausted from grueling night shifts that left her feeling stuck. But despite believing she wasn't a "tech person" at all, she doubled her income and reclaimed her life. Even Leron Massey, a former public-school teacher, had "zero IT experience other than common sense." Yet, he went from being stuck in Houston traffic and missing time with his daughter to making over $240,000 working remotely at Fortune 500 companies like ExxonMobil. This changed his entire perspective on breaking into careers in tech – "With this program, I don't see how you can fail unless you just give up," says Leron.

That's because instead of theoretical coursework, students immediately begin working on real infrastructure projects through partnerships with active consulting firms like Black Lotus Ventures. This "learning by doing" methodology ensures graduates have genuine work experience and professional portfolios before entering the job market.

"We teach you to solve real business problems," said Tayo. "Our students are deploying actual cloud infrastructure, automating real business processes with AI, and solving problems that companies pay six figures to solve."

Changing Lives One Offer Letter at a Time
The consistent thread isn't luck – it's the support system that helps them get hired fast. Not only is the cloud computing curriculum built by Certified AWS engineers, but students are also supported by a team of engineers currently working at Amazon on the AWS team. Apex coaching staff includes senior leaders from companies like Google and Microsoft, as well as former instructors from General Assembly, Springboard, and Full Stack Academy. Students like Brandon Njinjoh say the program delivers "the best teaching they've ever had." That's why the company has been able to help not only beginners but even industry veterans break through to the next level.

Now, they are putting that confidence in writing with a job guarantee. The company is also expanding flexible financing options to remove the barriers that stand between talent and opportunity, so everyone has a chance at a life-changing career. Students can sit back while the AI converts coursework into interviews and does all the heavy lifting. No more pouring time, energy, and money into a program only to graduate, wondering if the investment was worth it, or when the first opportunity will arrive.

"This isn't just about individual success stories, and this is bigger than just getting a job," said Malik." It's about building a platform for economic mobility…. Not just changing careers, but changing lives – one offer letter at a time."

The Apex Institute aims to help 100,000 people transition into AI-related careers over the next decade, positioning itself as a leader in the skills-based hiring revolution that's reshaping the economy.

About Apex
The Apex Institute is a career accelerator and online learning academy that equips professionals with the most in-demand skills needed to succeed in the digital economy. The company uses AI to automate and enhance job placement while training graduates in the tech industry's most in-demand careers, preparing students for high-growth roles. The platform provides tutors to help students graduate and build their portfolio, mentorship from industry veterans who've been where they want to go, career coaches focused on getting them hired, and support from real hiring managers who understand what companies actually want.

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