CTD grad and instructor Cruz Nuñez featured in the North State Journal

As a graduate of Code the Dream, Cruz Nuñez shared his experience with the North Carolina’s new statewide newspaper, the North State Journal. Cruz describes his experience as an immigrant and the challenges he and other students have in seeking out higher education. Please read the full article here.

This article in the North State Journal comes a week after Cruz’s publication in the High School Journal. We cannot wait to see what Cruz does next!

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Read Code the Dream’s 2025 Annual Report

At CTD, we are building a better tech industry and a better world. Check out our 2025 annual report for the latest updates on our free code school, tech-for-good tools, and Registered Apprenticeship program.

Awards

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Code the Dream Recognized as Outstanding Registered Apprenticeship Employer of 2026

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CTD Labs

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Code the Dream and Museum of Life and Science Partner on Climate Sustainability Exhibition

This month, the Museum of Life and Science launched a permanent climate and sustainability exhibition. Durham-based national technology nonprofit Code the Dream partnered with the museum to build three applications for the exhibition. The apps are designed to engage visitors of all ages through education, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Each app is available in English […]