Before joining CodeYourFuture (CYF), Christina worked as a graphic designer, but had always been fascinated by coding and its creative potential. “I initially saw a career in coding as out of reach since I didn’t have a traditional mathematics or computer science background. I doubted whether I had the right background to succeed.” Despite these early doubts, Christina was intrigued … Read More
From Solo Mentor to Community Builder: Ayomide’s Volunteer Story
Having previously worked as a virtual tech career mentor, Ayomide was drawn to CYF’s mission of creating impact by delivering fre technical training in a community sharing their knowledge. “I thought it would be nice to join an organisation that allows me to have a wider reach and make better impact to the community,” Ayomide explains. A desire to help … Read More
Amirreza’s volunteer story: Empowering Tomorrow’s Tech Talent
Amirreza first heard about CodeYourFuture in July 2023. At the time, he wasn’t sure of the organisation’s impact or what contribution he could make. After more than a year of volunteering, he has discovered that CYF is far more than just a training program—it’s a transformative community. More than just teaching Amirreza’s role at CYF isn’t simply about lecturing. “Being … Read More
Gayle’s story: A ‘Can Do’ Attitude in a Path to Success
Before joining CodeYourFuture (CYF), Gayle found herself in a job with no room for growth or development. But she had a clear goal in mind when she began her journey with CYF: “I wanted to acquire new skills and give myself a chance to find better jobs and improve the quality of life for me and my family.” Initially, Gayle … Read More
Tersia’s Journey: Curiosity and Perseverance Fuel a Career Change
Tersia’s path to a career in tech is a story of perseverance and growth. “About 12 years back, I knew very little of how to use a computer.”, she says. “There was a time I was unemployed and in my community there were little workshops for you to use a computer, get more comfortable with it, and in that … Read More
Junita’s story: from zero coding experience to thriving IT career
Junita works in IT, but this wasn’t always the case. After the Covid-19 pandemic, she was raising her one-year-old daughter full-time, having previously worked in the hospitality sector, and was searching for something which could provide the flexibility she sorely needed. “After having my daughter, I wanted to have a flexible job which would provide me with a balance between … Read More
Negin’s story: From Retail to Tech
Negin’s path to tech wasn’t straightforward. As a former journalist in her home country, she arrived in the UK hoping to find rewarding work. However, her initial plans didn’t quite work out as expected. She found herself working in retail – a job that was meant to be temporary but stretched into years. Negin felt stuck in her retail … Read More
Jemima’s Volunteer Story: Finding Meaning Through Teaching
In 2021, Jemima Villanueva realised she was craving something more meaningful in her life, so she decided to join CodeYourFuture as a volunteer. “The pandemic really widened the gap between the rich and the poor, and those whose lives got worse vs. those whose lives got better. The need to address that disparity felt particularly acute for me then.” Professional … Read More
How CodeYourFuture Prepares Graduates to Thrive in Today’s Tech Industry
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 … Read More
Jonathan’s story: From Finance to Coding Mentor
Despite having a rewarding career as a programmer in finance, Jonation knew something was missing, He felt a pull to give back to society and develop himself further. “I wanted to atone for my hedge fund sins… and also expand my horizons!” he says with a smile. His search for meaningful work led Jonathan to CodeYourFuture (CYF), where he now … Read More