Code the Dream

Have you ever thought about a career in tech? There's no better time to start than this fall 🍂 Take the first step by applying to our free, remote, part-time coding school today at codethedream.org/apply 📝

Last but certainly not least, meet Daisy Magnus-Aryitey, Code the Dream's very own Co-Executive Director and our final Synthesize panelist! ✨

Daisy wrote her first line of code in a Code the Dream class, went on to become a full-time software developer at Duke University, and has since grown into her role leading the organization she once came to as a student. Her story is what Synthesize is all about.

Join us this Thursday, June 18 a at The American Underground from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for an in-person Juneteenth celebration honoring innovation and the power of community. RSVP today to secure your spot at codethedream.org/juneteenth.

We hope to see you there! 🎉

Are you interested in learning more about Code the Dream's free (yes, really!) coding school? Then mark your calendar for our upcoming info session on Wednesday, June 17, at 1:30 p.m. ET!

You'll get a chance to hear directly from our team about our mission, class offerings, application process, and more. RSVP today at https://loom.ly/ik5hDAw

Meet our next Synthesize panelist, Natalia Siegel! 🎙️

Natalia is the Director of Donor Engagement at Triangle Community Foundation, where she works with fundholders, Giving Circles, and corporate giving to achieve the impact they want to see in the Triangle. She brings over a decade of experience in justice-missioned organizations spanning nonprofit fundraising, international work, and youth education.

Join us on June 18 at The American Underground from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for a free conversation on building equitable pathways to entrepreneurship and expanding access to economic opportunity in Durham. Learn more about Natalia and our other panelists at codethedream.org/juneteenth 🔗

We’ve got a lot of work to do to make sure that AI benefits all of us. CTD is proud to partner with Anthropic to build the kind of AI that truly comes from all of us and solves real problems.

🚀Learn more about this exciting partnership: https://loom.ly/xOqxQAA
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We couldn't have said it better ourselves. 🙌

We love hearing how tech has shaped the lives of people on our team, and we want to hear your story too! What's been the most fulfilling part of your tech journey? Share in the comments below! 👇

Meet Tarryn Henry, another inspiring panelist joining us at Synthesize! ✨

Tarryn is the Interim Executive Director of the Hayti Heritage Center/St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc., a historic cultural institution in Durham dedicated to preserving and advancing the African American experience through arts, storytelling, and community engagement. With over a decade of experience across technology, finance, and community-centered work, she's passionate about the power of collaboration across sectors to fuel inclusive economic growth and shape the future of culture and innovation.

Join us on June 18 at The American Underground from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for a free conversation on building equitable pathways to entrepreneurship and expanding access to economic opportunity in Durham. Learn more about Tarryn and our other panelists at codethedream.org/juneteenth 🔗

When you graduate from CTD's Web Development Pathway, you leave with a portfolio of full-stack projects that demonstrate your ability to create complete web solutions. From user interface to server logic to database management, you'll walk away prepared for new opportunities. 🌱

Ready to build your future? Apply for our free code school today at codethedream.org/apply 📝

Meet our next Synthesize panelist, Joshua Gunn! 🎙️

Joshua is the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for the City of Durham, a former CEO of two regional chambers of commerce, co-founder of Black August in the Park here in Durham, and an accomplished artist who has performed in 20+ countries.

Join us on June 18 at American Underground for a free conversation on building equitable pathways to entrepreneurship and expanding access to opportunity in Durham. Learn more about Joshua and our other panelists at codethedream.org/juneteenth

Tech innovation should come from all of us — and benefit all of us. 💻✨

That's why we do what we do. At Code the Dream, we open doors into tech for people from communities that have long been left out of the industry, connecting real skills and talent to real opportunity.

Through our programs and services, we're not just changing individual lives. We're building technology that strengthens our communities and shaping a more innovative, more inclusive world.