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.
Who Inspires You? Personal Tributes to Black Heroes.
Students, apprentices, and staff tell us about the Black figures who have impacted their lives.
Code the Dream COO Lucy Martinez featured in “Local Limelight”
Code the Dream COO Lucy Martinez featured in “Local Limelight”
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 […]
Meet Kevin Nelson, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for January 2023
Meet Kevin Nelson, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for January 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 […]
Magnus-Aryitey on Removing Resumé Requirements: “Tear the paper ceiling”
Magnus-Aryitey on Removing Resumé Requirements: “Tear the paper ceiling”
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 […]
Magnus-Aryitey accepts “Tech Difference Maker of the Year” Award at NC TECH Gala
Magnus-Aryitey accepts “Tech Difference Maker of the Year” Award at NC TECH Gala
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 […]
Meet Mindy Smith, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for November 2022!
Meet Mindy Smith, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for November 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 […]
Rearick discusses need for tech education in underrepresented communities on NC Policy Watch podcast
Rearick discusses need for tech education in underrepresented communities on NC Policy Watch podcast
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 […]
Student Spotlight: Jaqueline Vazquez
Student Spotlight: Jaqueline Vazquez
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 […]
Magnus-Aryitey named “Difference Maker of the Year” by NC Tech Awards
Magnus-Aryitey named “Difference Maker of the Year” by NC Tech Awards
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 […]
Meet Tammy Collinse, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for October 2022!
Meet Tammy Collinse, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for October 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 […]
Magnus-Aryitey talks Code the Dream, CTD Labs, coding careers
Magnus-Aryitey talks Code the Dream, CTD Labs, coding careers
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.
App Spotlight: Upstate NC
App Spotlight: Upstate NC
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 […]
Code the Dream welcomes four new team members
Code the Dream welcomes four new team members
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 […]
Employee Spotlight: Anne Ezzell
Employee Spotlight: Anne Ezzell
Today, we are excited to highlight one of our newest employees, Anne Ezzell! Anne joins Code The Dream as our Project Manager.
Employee Spotlight: Omer Yariv
Employee Spotlight: Omer Yariv
We are excited to highlight one of our newest employees, Omer Yariv! Omer joins Code The Dream as our Senior Developer Tech Equity Fellow.
Meet Raquel Román-Rodriguez, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for September 2022!
Meet Raquel Román-Rodriguez, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for September 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, […]
5 Stories to Follow: Tech & Civic Engagement
5 Stories to Follow: Tech & Civic Engagement
How can we leverage these great technological innovations to strengthen our communities through civic engagement?
How Can Technology Make The American Legal System More Equitable?
How Can Technology Make The American Legal System More Equitable?
How can technology be used to make the American legal system less complicated and more affordable for the average person?
Meet Roy Mosby, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for August 2022!
Meet Roy Mosby, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for August 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 […]
Tech & Civic Engagement: Twitter Chat
Tech & Civic Engagement: Twitter Chat
Code the Dream hosted a community Twitter Chat as part of our Tech & Civic Engagement campaign. The series of questions and prompts led to an engaging conversation about the ways in which people use technology to connect with their local communities, their government, and the world around them. Here are a few of the […]
Tech & Civic Engagement: Preview
Tech & Civic Engagement: Preview
How is technology used to create more engagement between citizens, their communities, and their government? For centuries, advancements in technology have changed the way we interact with other people and the world around us. Communication tools, from the printing press, to the telephone, to social media, have made it easier to create and disseminate information. […]
Coworking Day at The Frontier RTP
Coworking Day at The Frontier RTP
Last week, a collection of staff, apprentices, alumni and students came together for an in-person coworking session at The Frontier in Research Triangle Park. Our program went virtual during the pandemic like many folks around the country. We’ve adapted to building a strong online community but we still miss seeing our friends and colleagues in […]
Meet Sarah Buckingham, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for July 2022
Meet Sarah Buckingham, CTD’s Volunteer of the Month for July 2022
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 […]