United Shore is teaming with Grand Circus to offer graduates of the Detroit-based tech school guaranteed interviews, following several other local companies looking to build pipelines to talent.

The Troy-based mortgage company will provide first-round interviews to all individuals who successfully complete the C# .NET coding bootcamp, which begins July 16 and runs full time for 12 weeks. The class size is around 22 students.

"It's not a guaranteed job, but it's a guaranteed interview," United Shore spokesman Brad Pettiford said.

He said the company, which is set to begin moving employees from Troy to its new Pontiac headquarters this month, is growing quickly and in need of qualified new hires. Its IT team consists of more than 400 people and there are plans to grow to more than 500 by the end of the year.

As part of the deal, United Shore is contributing up to $10,000 for Grand Circus' marketing and brand building, Jennifer Cline, senior marketing manager for the school, said in an email. Individuals hired by United Shore would also be enrolled in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship program through its partnership with Grand Circus.

"This allows us to expose more individuals to the opportunities the tech industry has to offer," Cline said. "The partnership is win-win for reasons beyond the financial commitment."

Grand Circus has relationships with more than 250 companies, according to Cline. Its Meridian Bootcamp launched last year, with more than 80 percent of the class hired by the Detroit-based health care company right after graduating. In a different type of partnership, the tech school is collaborating with Quicken Loans Inc. to introduce the basics of coding to Detroit public and charter school students.

The cost of the C# .NET coding bootcamp at Grand Circus is $9,750. Scholarships and finance options are available. Students must be 18 years or older with some technical aptitude. The deadline to apply is June 15. For more details and to apply, visit grandcircus.co.

"We're looking for candidates who are passionate about earning a career in tech, and dedicated to the intensity of the training," Cline said.