Code the Dream

📣 Big news! Code the Dream has teamed up with Legal Aid of North Carolina and Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy on MyFriendBen-NC, helping more North Carolinians find benefits they may be eligible for as new eligibility rules take effect October 1. Read the full story on our blog: codethedream.org/legal-services-bennc/



Legal Aid of North Carolina
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy

You bring the motivation. We bring the guidance.

At Code the Dream, our students get real support to help them go further in their coding journey. If you want to be a part of a community that supports you every step of the way, apply today at codethedream.org/apply

Did you really think that was the last of me? 🦆

Our North Carolina Outreach and Partnerships Lead, Kathryn Castelloes, brought me along on some college visits last week, including stops at Central Carolina Community College and Wake Tech. Consider this the unofficial start to season two of the tour because I'm not done yet!

Are you curious about breaking into the tech industry but not sure where to start? Join our info session next Thursday, September 24, at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about our completely free and remote coding program. You’ll hear how the program works, what outcomes you can expect, and get your questions answered live by our team.

Register now at https://loom.ly/90Gd6DA

Programming Tips & Tricks: Favorite VS Code Extensions 💻

Here's another batch of our team's faves to help you code faster and smarter. Shout out to Anamaria, an Associate Developer on the CTD Labs App team, for sharing these impactful extensions with us! 🙌

The final stop on Codey's Campus Tour, and it's a good one!

The glowing WUNC sign, the Lucky Strike Tower in the distance, and just a few bays down, home sweet home. This is the path I waddle to get to work every day, and honestly? I never get tired of the view.

Thanks for exploring the new stomping grounds with me these last few weeks. See you on campus!

Join the MyFriendBen-NC team at Code the Dream for a peer learning session on connecting young adults to public benefits and tax credits in North Carolina.

📌 From Screening to Stability: Connecting Young Adults to Benefits in NC
🗓️ Thursday, Sept 17 | 🕐 12–1pm | 💻 Zoom
🔗 Register: https://loom.ly/VTanTnQ

This is an open conversation; we'll share real strategies for reaching young adults with the benefits screener while hearing what's working, what's not, and how we can do more together.

This event is open to everyone. Bring your questions and ideas, and feel free to share with your network! 🙌

Over 10 weeks, our web development practicum students work in two-week sprints, just like professional software engineers. It's hands-on, collaborative, and mirrors exactly what happens in the tech industry — because that's exactly what we're preparing our students for.

Want to learn more about the projects our students create? Check out our full student showcase at https://codethedream.org/practicum-showcase/

Thinking about our intro classes? Here's what you should know before you start! 👇

Swipe to see what's helpful to know going into Python Intro and JavaScript Intro — but don't worry, our pre-work assignment covers most of it. 💛