Code the Dream

Code the Dream

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We carry out our mission through CTD Learns, our free code school, and through CTD Labs, where our paid apprentices gain real-world experience. Code the Dream offers free intensive training in software development to people from diverse low-income backgrounds. In CTD Labs, our coders work with experienced mentors to hone those skills by building apps and technology platforms for a range of startup

06/03/2026

Programming Tips & Tricks: Favorite VS Code Extensions πŸ’»

We are back with more VS Code extensions that will help streamline your workflow. Thank you Lily, a Software Developer on the CTD Labs AIR Hub team, for sharing these helpful tools with us! πŸ™Œ

06/02/2026

Registration for fall classes is open!

What sets us apart:
βœ… We’re a nonprofit organization, so you’re more than a number. We offer supportive instructors and a thriving network to help you succeed.
βœ… We have a unique mentorship and apprenticeship model that helps you get the skills you need and then put them into practice in a supportive environment.
βœ… Did we mention we’re free? Yep, 100% no cost to you, from start to finish, thanks to our amazing funders.

Learn more and apply today at codethedream.org/apply/

05/27/2026

Free coding classes with a supportive organization invested in your success? Lissette and the other students and alumni who have taken Code the Dream classes over the past ten years know that our commitment to students is what sets us apart. Our application for fall classes is open now, so don't wait. Apply today at codethedream.org/apply.

05/21/2026

to our staff retreat earlier this year β€” a room full of people from different walks of life, united by a shared mission. πŸ’™

At Code the Dream, we work hard every day to build a community where anyone, regardless of background or experience, feels welcome to learn, grow, and thrive. That commitment starts with our team and carries through to every student we serve.

Know someone ready to take the leap into a tech career? Share this post with them β€” this community might be exactly what they've been looking for.

05/20/2026

Programming Tips & Tricks: Favorite VS Code Extensions πŸ’»

Check out these VS Code extensions that'll make coding smoother β€” and a little more encouraging. Shoutout to Amanda, a Software Developer on the CTD Labs AIR Hub team, for sharing these great suggestions with us! πŸ™Œ

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201 W. Main Street
Durham, NC
27701