Ruben Goes to Silicon Valley

Code the Dream grad Ruben Cruz recently accepted a job with Silicon Valley startup Next Request… but fortunately for him he’ll only have to head to the Bay Area for occasional meetings. He’s one of their first software developer hires near his home in Durham, NC, so he’ll still be close by and able to stay involved and help mentor new Code the Dream students.

We’re excited for Ruben and wish him all the best. He recently took a couple minutes to sit down with Outreach Coordinator Jocelyn Casanova and share a little about his experience with Code the Dream and how it helped him land his first software developer position.

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Awards

May 8, 2026

Code the Dream Recognized as Outstanding Registered Apprenticeship Employer of 2026

ApprenticeshipNC, North Carolina’s state apprenticeship agency, recognized Code the Dream as Outstanding Registered Apprenticeship Employer of 2026. The award honors CTD for the excellence and impact of its Registered Apprenticeship program. “Each of this year’s winners exemplifies the strength of Registered Apprenticeship in North Carolina,” said Dr. Chris Harrington, Director, ApprenticeshipNC. “Their work not only […]

CTD Labs

Apr 30, 2026

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 […]

CTD Labs

Feb 26, 2026

Tandem Apprenticeship Program Yields More Jobs for CTD Associate Developers

Tech giant SAS’s continued partnership with Code the Dream has yielded jobs for another cohort of software engineers. Ten Code the Dream associate developers began the next phase of their tech careers at SAS in January, via CTD’s Tandem Apprenticeship program.   About the Tandem Apprenticeship Code the Dream’s associate developers come from our free code […]