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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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Magnus-Aryitey talks Code the Dream, CTD Labs, coding careers

Forrest Norman · Oct 21, 2022

Daisy Magnus-Aryitey

CTD co-founder and co-Executive Director Daisy Magnus-Aryitey discussed Code the Dream’s free coding education, the work done by our developers and apprentices in CTD Labs, and the help given by Lenovo and our other partners in an interview on CBS17. Watch the full interview here. Learn more about Code the Dream. Hear more from Daisy

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App Spotlight: Upstate NC

Justin · Oct 12, 2022

At Code the Dream, we believe technology has the power to build a better, brighter future for everyone. But with great power comes great responsibility. How can we leverage these great technological innovations to strengthen our communities through civic engagement? Throughout the campaign, we’ll be talking to authors, politicians, scientists, and our own CTD staff

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Code the Dream welcomes four new team members

Forrest Norman · Oct 10, 2022

Code the Dream is excited to welcome four new talented teammates: Project Manager Anne Ezzell, Senior Developer Tech Equity Fellow Omer Yariv, Strategic Initiative Lead Ricky Leung, and Class Assistant Intern Janet Zulu.  Zulu is a Junior Computer Science Major at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and a Dream.US Scholar. She has a passion for learning, coding, and

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Employee Spotlight: Anne Ezzell

Justin · Oct 10, 2022

Today, we are excited to highlight one of our newest employees, Anne Ezzell! Anne joins Code The Dream as our Project Manager…. Read More →

Employee Spotlight: Omer Yariv

Justin · Oct 10, 2022

We are excited to highlight one of our newest employees, Omer Yariv! Omer joins Code The Dream as our Senior Developer Tech Equity Fellow…. Read More →

Meet Raquel Román-Rodriguez, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for September 2022!

Reid · Sep 19, 2022

At Code the Dream, we’re excited to honor the volunteers who make our program possible. This month, we’re celebrating Raquel Román-Rodriguez, who is currently a mentor in our React class. As a React mentor, Raquel leads a small group of students through the curriculum. Students watch videos, read articles, and complete assignments on their own,

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5 Stories to Follow: Tech & Civic Engagement

Justin · Sep 12, 2022

How can we leverage these great technological innovations to strengthen our communities through civic engagement?… Read More →

How Can Technology Make The American Legal System More Equitable?

Justin · Aug 29, 2022

How can technology be used to make the American legal system less complicated and more affordable for the average person?… Read More →

Meet Roy Mosby, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for August 2022!

Reid · Aug 16, 2022

Volunteers at Code the Dream wear a lot of hats – class mentors, assignment reviewers, project coaches in CTD Labs, and Skill-IT series leaders, to name a few. Our program is possible because of their dedication. Our volunteer of the month for August 2022, Roy Mosby, a volunteer who has gone beyond the typical involvement

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Big thanks to @SASsoftware for inviting CTD apprentices to tour the campus and meet the team! pic.twitter.com/pPIORpgnZs

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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

About 6 months ago

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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