Members of the CodeYourFuture community at a recent summit
In late 2023, CodeYourFuture (CYF) faced a harsh reality. The job market for junior developers had shrunk dramatically. By early 2024, things hadn’t improved. Despite our track record of training developers to high standards, we had to act.
We made the tough choice to delay classes. And we didn’t stop there. We completely redesigned our program. We tapped into the expertise of our amazing community of developers and other professionals. We looked at what the market needed now. We took into account everything we’d learned over the past 7+ years.
The result is a new vocational program, designed for the current tech market.
Each part of the CYF program aims to make someone job-ready. From our Intro to Digital course to the Software Development track, every step has value. CYF graduates will be ready for a broader range of roles in the tech industry.
Our courses have improved, why we do it remains the same.
The new CYF is significantly different, but our core mission has stayed the same. We still aim to help people from low-income backgrounds, those with refugee status and others who face learning barriers to change their lives through tech careers. We know it’s going to be more challenging in this job market. We believe our new program is up to the task.
Our new curriculum is designed to create more pathways to employment. From tech support to site reliability engineering, we’re preparing people for where the jobs are now.
Applicants don’t need tech experience to start with CYF. Many of our most successful graduates had never written a line of code before they started with us.
Support is still key to success.
Our commitment to running a community-led programme has remained strong. Tech and other professionals will continue providing incredible one-on-one support that helps trainees succeed. This community of professionals guides our students from the moment they sign up until they land that first job – and beyond. Many of our volunteers are returning CYF alumni.
For those in our program looking for work, we’re doubling down on support. We’re helping them improve their skills through real-world projects and helping them improve their portfolios. We’re preparing them for interviews and training them in additional coding languages.
We’re excited about the future. We need your help to make it happen.
The tech industry is changing fast. At CodeYourFuture, we’re changing with it. Our program is ready for the new reality. We’re raising standards, expanding skill sets, and creating more pathways to success.
To potential applicants: If you’re ready to work hard and start a tech career, we recommend you start the next available Intro to Digital course. No matter what level of experience you’re starting from, CYF is ready to help you get where you want to go.
To volunteers: Your expertise is as valuable as ever. Your professional working experience can guide the next generation of tech talent. You can register here.
To companies: We’re training people in the skills you need right now. Our graduates are prepared to hit the ground running and succeed in your organisation. We would love to talk about how we can meet your tech employment needs. Please get in touch with us here.
Whether you’re looking to start a new career, hire great talent, or share your skills, CYF is the place to do it. Together, we can keep opening doors and changing lives through the power of tech education.