Code the Dream

codethedream.org

Code the Dream is a nonprofit organization that provides free intensive training in software development to individuals from diverse low-income backgrounds through its code school, CTD Learns. The organization also operates CTD Labs, a development shop where apprentices gain real-world experience by building apps for various clients. With a mission to create opportunities that change lives and support diversity in tech, Code the Dream has impacted over 100,000 individuals through its apps and has trained over 1,000 students across 36 states. Approximately 90% of apprentices become software developers, with most graduates earning at least $80,000, showcasing the program's effectiveness in bridging the gap in the tech industry.