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Diverse class of new CTD students get started

March 14, 2016 by Alex Rodriguez

Beginning last week another talented group of Code the Dream students got to work learning the basics of computer programming. Like previous groups, the class includes young people from all over the world — some born here in the United States, while others have come from Mexico, Pakistan, Nigeria and Guatemala. 

Nearly half of our current class are women, something few tech companies can say, and something we’re very proud of!

Any photos that look nice are most likely thanks to photographer Ricky Leung. The rest are from Code the Dream staff.

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