> Most coding bootcamps are very profit driven and not really interested in the needs of their students. He will be much better off in the long term.

I have worked with several people who have gone to coding boot camps. None of them have been able to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of a working programmer.

I think these coding boot camps are a waste of money.

I would strongly encourage to pursue formal CS coursework even at a community college. Most coding bootcamps are very profit driven and not really interested in the needs of their students. He will be much better off in the long term.