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Code the Dream

Real Talent. Real Experience. Real Impact.
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Code the Dream

Real talent. Real experience. Real impact.
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Welcome to Code the Dream


Code the Dream offers free intensive training in software development to people from diverse low-income backgrounds. In CTD Labs, our coders work with experienced mentors to hone those skills by building apps and technology platforms for a range of startups, nonprofits and government clients. The ultimate aim of Code the Dream is to create a unique win-win, where our coders gain real experience building apps that make the world a little better place, and then use that experience to launch new careers with enormous opportunity for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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Code the Dream courses cover programming basics to advanced web and mobile app design. Thanks to a partnership with Treehouse, many of our classes are now online, with support from mentors and our growing community.
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Code the Dream is committed to providing affordable, cutting-edge tech resources to increase effectiveness for nonprofits, entreprenuers, and organizations tackling social justice issues. Do you have tech needs? We may be able to help!
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Code the Dream Labs is a unique internship program that gives participants the opportunity to grow their programming skills. Volunteer today to support budding developers through ongoing mentoring or one-time workshops!
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Meet Shanna Murry, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for June 2022

Volunteer of the Month, May 2022: Shane Steele-Pardue and Jonathan Johnson

@techhanh Thanks for joining us, Hanh! We will continue to explore topics around tech and civic engagement throughout August and September so stay tuned. 🤗

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@BrianOurFriend A true digital native! pic.twitter.com/6AHiafWYpj

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For our final question: Based on the ideas we’ve explored today, what ways do you plan to start (or continue) using technology to build a better future for everyone? How will you connect with your neighbors, your local businesses, and your local government? #CTDxTCE

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Even with the ability to connect with people all across the world, digital communication still has its drawbacks, as described by @STurkle in her 2012 @TEDTalks entitled "Connected, but alone?" #CTDxTCE ted.com/talks/sherry_t…

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I'm sure many of us have stories about building relationships over the Internet, whether it be through dating apps, gaming communities, activist groups, etc. Tell us about a connection you made using technology that you could not have made without it. #CTExTCE

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