Code the Dream

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Superstar CTD mentor Rebekah Callari-Kaczmarczyk recently presented at the React Rally conference on transitioning her dev team at the Phillies from using high-level plotting tools in React to a low-level D3 wrapper. This presentation contains lots of gems for teams looking to take the leap to D3. Rebekah is amazing and we're so lucky to have her as a longtime CTD volunteer. 🥳
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"When I joined the CTD team, I realized that it offers everything I needed: structured educational materials, a perfect combination of theory and practice, and the support of mentors and teammates. And the CTD Labs Apprenticeship program is a unique chance to start working on the real projects with a real team of fellow developers." — Natasha Kalinicheva, former CTD student and CTD Labs Apprentice.
Code the Dream students get the benefit of a free, high level coding education in a supportive environment and CTD Labs Apprentices get real-world work experience helping clients bring their ideas to life. To learn more, or apply before the Oct. 6 early application deadline, go to codethedream.org/apply.

Join us in our mission to increase diversity in tech, especially if you are a software developer with experience in our tech stack: Ruby on Rails, React.js, and Node.js. Experienced developers, tech leaders and recent bootcamp grads have all found ways to help us provide a high-level tech education for our students. Learn more and volunteer at codethedream.org/volunteer

We are hiring! Learn more and apply at codethedream.org/job-opportunities/

“It is so valuable to have programming skills in today's digital world. It is through programs like Code the Dream that I learned and developed my coding skills when I could not attend a formal education program or enroll in paid courses.I am grateful to have been accepted into Code the Dream's class.” – Rachel Brown Gomez. CTD Learns students like Rachel are getting a free coding education through the online classes and mentorship offered by CTD Learns. Learn more — and apply — at codethedream.org/code-school.

Samantha Galindo epitomizes teamwork and positive attitude. And, like other CTD Labs Apprentices, she has the technical acumen and work experience that make for a valuable team member. We are lucky to work with Sam, and all the CTD Labs Apprentices!

Shout out to our friends at G{Code} House, whose learning/living facility was approved for a zoning change — a milestone meaning they can house 14 participants in their program. We can't wait to see this innovative living and learning space's positive impact on the community and participants!

CTD Learns is a code school created for you! Get job-ready in as little as 9 months with free, online classes that fit your schedule. Learn more at our info session tomorrow, August 15, at 1pm EST. Register here: https://ow.ly/9Ipl50SY2A0

At Code the Dream, our CTD Labs Apprentices do demanding work on real projects for real clients, gaining the kind of experience that augments the education and work experience they already have. It's a great program, but it wouldn't work if we didn't have awesome apprentices like Asaia Palacios.

Thank you to our friends in Cary, NC for a wonderful fundraising event. Musical guests Ravi Gooty and Prajakta Joshi of MusicAura (2nd and 4th from the right) had everyone dancing and helped raise $15,000 for Code the Dream. Co-Executive Director Daisy Magnus-Aryitey and CTD alums and current staffers Narayan Rai and Andrea Hernandez Gomez joined in on the festivities and spoke about CTD's mission to provide training and an alternative career pathway in tech to people from diverse, low-income communities across the US.

🙌 Our volunteer of the month for July is Rio Edwards!
Students consistently praise Rio as dedicated, supportive, and a natural teacher. Read more about Rio's story on our blog: https://codethedream.org/votm-july-2024/

We're so proud of former Code the Dream apprentice and staff member, Denilson Velasquez, for continuing to do good in the world as Chief Technology Officer at suma, an organization promoting community driven tech solutions!

suma would welcome support of their summer crowdfund campaign, a grassroots project that connects low-income community members to farmers markets, healthy food and clean mobility via the suma app! https://mysuma.org/donate/

CTD Learns students have access to a free, high-level coding education and the mentorship and support that can help them succeed. Learn more and apply at codethedream.org/apply.

Every Code the Dream student from a group underrepresented in tech helps change the face of the industry. Our mission is to create life-changing opportunity, build tech that benefits our communities, and support the diversity that drives a more just and innovative world. Apply for our free coding education at codethedream.org/apply.

At Code the Dream, our experienced mentors help support students and apprentices through their journey to a career in tech. Apply now at codethedream.org/apply.

A couple of weeks ago, we had a great info session about our free coding education with our friends at the Latin American Association - Asociación Latinoamericana. We love to partner with other organizations working to provide access to educational and professional opportunities. Learn more about how we are working to change the face of tech at codethedream.org.

The CTD Labs Apprenticeship is one of the opportunities that makes Code the Dream unique. To learn more about our apprenticeships, our dev shop, and the free coding education program that most of our apprentices complete, go to codethedream.org. Or, if you are ready to apply for Fall classes before our July 14 deadline, visit codethedream.org/apply.

Info session tomorrow! The July 14 deadline for our Fall classes is fast approaching, as is our last info session for this application period. If you — or anyone you know — is interested in learning more about our free coding education, please attend this session this Thursday, July 11, at 8pm ET. Info session link: ow.ly/P3KO50SxjKj. You can also learn more and apply at codethedream.org/apply.

The July 14 deadline for our Fall classes is fast approaching, as is our last info session for this application period. If you — or anyone you know — is interested in learning more about our free coding education, please attend this session this Thursday, July 11, at 8pm ET. Info session link: https://ow.ly/P3KO50SxjKj. You can also learn more and apply at codethedream.org/apply. (Link in bio.)

At Code the Dream, about 50% of our students come from immigrant backgrounds. For the majority of these students, English is not their first language. We pride ourselves on providing the mentorship and supportive learning environment that helps these students succeed and find jobs in tech. Interested in applying before the July 14 deadline for Fall classes? Go to codethedream.org/apply and help us change the face of tech.

Whether you want to make a career change or you’re just starting your professional life, Code the Dream provides a free, high level coding education in a supportive environment. Help us change the face of tech: Apply now at codethedream.org/apply. Our application deadline for Fall classes is July 14.

Our volunteer of the month for June is Gina Castromonte! Gina got started as a by-appointment mentor and reviewer and is now the Cohort Instructional Lead for our summer Node.js class! Read more about Gina's on our blog: https://codethedream.org/votm-june-2024/

Code the Dream will be hosting a series of conversations about artificial intelligence and the complex implications of AI’s rapid evolution and usage. Join us this Thursday on LinkedIn Live for the first conversation in the series, a discussion about AI hosted by CTD’s Morgan Carnley and featuring CTD Apprentice Natalia Grigoryeva and VP of software engineering at OnCorps AI, Zoé Carty. This Thursday, June 27, 1pm ET/10am PT, on our LinkedIn page: linkedin.com/school/code-the-dream

It's "Tell Your Friends Week" at Code the Dream! CTD is changing the face of tech by offering a free, high-level coding education to people from BIPOC communities, Dreamers, and others whose voices are missing from tech.

July 14 is the application deadline for our Fall classes, and we need you to spread the word: Tell your friends, tell your family, tell anyone and everyone who might be interested in our free coding classes to apply! Keep an eye on social media for video testimonials from CTD alumni, mentors, students and staff about their Code the Dream experience.

Please share these posts to help us spread the word and change the face of tech. Interested applicants can learn more and apply at Codethedream.org/apply

Ruby on Rails devs! Help us change the face of tech by becoming a volunteer mentor for our coding classes. Share your expertise, empower aspiring developers, and make a lasting impact. codethedream.org/volunteer