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Meet Ekaterina Bondareva, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for May 2023!

Reid · Jun 1, 2023

We’re excited to introduce May’s volunteer of the month, Ekaterina Bondareva! Kat is a unique CTD participant — she is both a volunteer and a student! Kat joined Code the Dream in May 2022 as a student in our Intro to Programming class, and has since completed a React.js advanced course and the Practicum. This

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RECAP: Gender Diversity In Tech

Justin · Apr 24, 2023

Throughout March and April, Code The Dream (CTD) hosted Gender Diversity In Tech, a series on why gender diversity matters and how to promote it in your workplace. Three events anchored the series: Each event gave participants the opportunity to learn from CTD staff, mentors, and partners who offered their own experiences and expertise on

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Meet Dan Polityka, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for April 2023!

Reid · Apr 20, 2023

As a nonprofit tech organization, Code the Dream relies on software development volunteers to make our program a success. We are grateful to have dedicated volunteers who lead mentor sessions, assist with pair programming, review assignments, and much more. But some volunteers go above and beyond. We are excited to celebrate their contributions through our

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Code the Dream Hosts Online Idea Exchange on Gender Diversity in Tech

Forrest Norman · Apr 6, 2023

From top left: Daisy Magnus-Aryitey, Ayanna Lott-Pollard, Hollins Gause.

Code the Dream hosted an online conversation on April 4, featuring an exchange of ideas about gender diversity in the tech field. The conversation, led by CTD co-Executive Director Daisy Magnus-Aryitey, included discussion about the economic impact of more inclusive tech industry, the importance of developing skills beyond the purely technical, and the importance of

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How to Navigate a Male-Dominated Workspace | Gender Diversity In Tech Series

Justin · Apr 2, 2023

CTD alumni and mentors shared their own experiences in the industry and offered insights and best practices for developing a more inclusive work place…. Read More →

Code The Dream hosts Roundtable with Industry Leaders for ‘Gender Diversity In Tech’ Series

Justin · Mar 30, 2023

On March 21, Code The Dream hosted a roundtable discussion about gender diversity at MetLife campus in Cary. Five leaders from across the tech industry joined the conversation: The panel was hosted by CTD Co-Executive Director Daisy Magnus-Aryitey. Each speaker offered incredible insights and actionable steps toward making the tech industry a more diverse workforce

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Meet Akosua Asante, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for March 2023

Reid · Mar 23, 2023

Each month, Code the Dream chooses to honor one volunteer who has made a contribution to our community. This month’s volunteer is Akosua Asante, who has been an assignment reviewer in our Intro to Programming and Node.js / Express classes since the fall of 2022. Thank you, Akos, for your dedication to Code the Dream!

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Who Inspires You? Personal Tributes to Black Heroes.

Forrest Norman · Feb 24, 2023

Students, apprentices, and staff tell us about the Black figures who have impacted their lives…. Read More →

Code the Dream COO Lucy Martinez featured in “Local Limelight”

Forrest Norman · Feb 13, 2023

Lucy Martinez

At Code the Dream, we love it when our students and staffers are recognized for their remarkable contributions. So we were proud that our rockstar COO Lucy Martinez was featured in Axios Raleigh for their Local Limelight series. Lucy brings tremendous energy to our team and keeps our fast-growing organization in order so that everyone

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Meet Kevin Nelson, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for January 2023

Reid · Jan 24, 2023

Each month, we highlight a volunteer who has made big contributions to the CTD community. For our first Volunteer of the Month in 2023, we are excited to celebrate Kevin Nelson, who has been regularly involved with Code the Dream classes since 2021. Thanks, Kevin, for your commitment to Code the Dream! Kevin shared about

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Magnus-Aryitey on Removing Resumé Requirements: “Tear the paper ceiling”

Forrest Norman · Dec 15, 2022

Daisy Magnus-Aryitey

In a Twitter chat hosted by WorkingNation on December 14, Code the Dream Co-Executive Director Daisy Magnus-Aryitey and other stakeholders discussed how traditional resumé requirements block qualified candidates — many from groups that are underrepresented in high-paying professional positions — from good jobs in tech and other sectors. “STARS (workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes) exemplify

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Magnus-Aryitey accepts “Tech Difference Maker of the Year” Award at NC TECH Gala

Forrest Norman · Nov 30, 2022

A student in an early version of Code the Dream, Magnus-Aryitey co-founded the current incarnation with Rearick and Code the Dream CTO Ramiro Rodriguez. She served as Director of Programs, Board Vice-Chair, and Director of Partnerships before being named Co-Executive Director in December 2021. A native of Ghana, Magnus-Aryitey moved to the US when she

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Meet Mindy Smith, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for November 2022!

Reid · Nov 16, 2022

Each month, we highlight a volunteer who has made big contributions to the CTD community. This month’s volunteer has carved out her own special role and plays an important part in the behind-the-scenes administration of our classes. Mindy Smith, an occupational ergonomist, has been volunteering with Code the Dream since 2021. Each week, she helps

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Rearick discusses need for tech education in underrepresented communities on NC Policy Watch podcast

Forrest Norman · Nov 15, 2022

Dan Rearick

Code the Dream Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director Dan Rearick talked to writer Rob Schofield about the increasing need for access to tech education among communities that have yet to gain a strong foothold in the tech industry. “The tech industry is becoming a bigger and bigger part of our economy, there are so many amazing

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Student Spotlight: Jaqueline Vazquez

Justin · Nov 14, 2022

After trying to learn to code independently, Jaqueline decided she needed a more structured form of learning so she applied for CTD classes. When asked what attracted her to CTD, Jaqueline said, “As an immigrant who works full-time, Code The Dream’s mission of creating opportunities for immigrants and communities of color really resonated with me

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Magnus-Aryitey named “Difference Maker of the Year” by NC Tech Awards

Forrest Norman · Oct 28, 2022

Daisy Magnus-Aryitey

Code the Dream Co-Executive Director Daisy Magnus-Aryitey was named the NC Tech Awards “Tech Difference Maker of the Year” On October 28. The NC Tech Awards are given to NC-based tech executives and stakeholders “for their demonstrated excellence and contributions to North Carolina’s vibrant tech sector,” according to the NC Tech Association. “This award is

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Meet Tammy Collinse, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for October 2022!

Reid · Oct 27, 2022

Each month, we highlight a volunteer who has gone above and beyond in contributing to the CTD community. This month’s volunteer is Tammy Collinse, a mentor in our Cassiopeia Intro to Programming class. As a class mentor, Tammy leads weekly mentor sessions for small groups of students, helping answer questions about the assignments and resolve

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Alumni Newsletter Fall 2022

Code The Dream · Oct 27, 2022

ALUMNI NEWSLETTER Fall 2022 CTD@ATO: Join us at the All Things Open  conference, virtually! CTD Community Discussion  Thurs, November 3rd 7:00pm EST/ 4:00pm PSTvia Zoom   Attend any All Things Open conference sessions that interest you between October 30 – Nov 2, then join us on November 3rd to share and discuss! The virtual conference

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Vamos helps farmworker organizations plan, implement, and track outreach to workers in those hard-to-find locations. Find more info at codethedream.org/vamos

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Apprentices and staff also visited #Texas to present at the Midwest Stream Forum! pic.twitter.com/pZZt6XfR3P

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CTD is sharing Vamos, our outstanding farmworker outreach app, with the world! Our team presented at the NC Farmworker Institute in #Durham. pic.twitter.com/gFUrD3XED7

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Thanks to the @TheOfficialACM, the Mays Center, and the Dreamer Resource Center at @TAMUSanAntonio for inviting CTD Apprentice Asaia Palacios to inspire #Dreamers and other students to pursue careers in #tech! Big shout out to CTD intern Janet Zulu for making the connection! pic.twitter.com/eWkvniWQwJ

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