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At Code the Dream, we envision a world in which tech innovation comes from all of us and benefits all of us.
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I used to never see people that look like me working in STEM fields but now I can be that person and I can inspire people who look like me to be that person too. – KJ
CTD gave me a chance at the job of my dreams. I couldn’t finish college in my country and now I have a second chance to learn and be what I want to be. – Jose Luis
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Code the Dream takes things beyond just coding, helping students access all the tools they need to be successful. I really feel proud to be a part of this program. – Shanna
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Code the Dream provides a path to a life-changing career in tech for people from diverse backgrounds and low-resourced communities. Our unique, win-win model creates opportunity that changes lives, builds technology that benefits our communities, and supports the diversity that drives a more just and innovative world.

We accomplish our mission through CTD Learns, our free code school, and through CTD Labs, where our paid apprentices gain real-world experience building apps for a wide variety of clients.  Join us as we change the face of tech by expanding opportunity, innovation, and impact for all.

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Lenovo
Apr 30, 2025
Code the Dream Welcomes Lenovo as Newest Tandem Apprentice Champion
For Triangle-based global tech giant Lenovo, building a more inclusive tech workforce isn’t just a lofty goal—it’s part of the company’s initiative to ensure the people behind their products represent the customers they serve. After spending several years as a Lenovo partner through their TransforME grant, Code the Dream is excited to announce that we […]
<div class="ctd-news-title">Code the Dream Welcomes Lenovo as Newest Tandem Apprentice Champion</div>
Alumni Spotlight
Apr 2, 2025
Tandem Apprenticeship Provides Path to Tech Job for CTD Alum
In 2021, Amy Sandoval was working in property management and considering taking out student loans to go back to school. She wasn’t sure what she wanted to do, but she knew it had to be engaging and challenging. “I’d worked in restaurants, I’d worked in retail, I was a property admin,” she said. “Every job […]
<div class="ctd-news-title">Tandem Apprenticeship Provides Path to Tech Job for CTD Alum</div>
CTD Labs
Apr 1, 2025
Code the Dream and partners launch online tool to help North Carolina families find financial support in minutes
Code the Dream, in partnership with national nonprofit MyFriendBen and NC 211, launched a benefits screener in North Carolina on April 1. MyFriendBen-NC is a one-stop online tool that helps North Carolinians find the benefits and tax credits they are likely eligible to receive. Programs include food assistance, health insurance, child care subsidies and more.  […]
<div class="ctd-news-title">Code the Dream and partners launch online tool to help North Carolina families find financial support in minutes</div>

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