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As a UI/UX designer looking at a volunteer programme focused on software development, Jo Chang wondered whether CodeYourFuture would make the most of her skills as a design volunteer. CodeYourFuture’s values resonated with her: Tech for good, inclusivity, breaking down barriers to the tech industry, “I was drawn to CodeYourFuture’s core values when searching for […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Meet Zachée, an amazing volunteer in CodeYourFuture‘s education team. When Zachée joined CYF, he wanted to make an impact in the real world. He also had an interest in learning about it. “I was hoping to meet new people and make friends, sharpen my social skills, interact with people from diverse backgrounds,” he says. Being […]
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Jon has been an outstanding volunteer for CodeYourFuture for some time, helping many grads hone their product delivery skills on their way to starting careers in tech. Jon has also helped CodeYourFuture’s Tech Product team create several products that serve social good. Volunteering in London Jon first encountered CYF while working as a consultant, “We […]
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Dharma Guadeloupe is a volunteer with CodeYourFuture in the North West. Dharma first joined CYF as a trainee. She was drawn to CodeYourFuture’s mission of supporting people from disadvantaged backgrounds to have successful careers in IT. Mission and value-aligned from the start of her CYF journey “I love the idea of helping people who […]
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Ellie learned about CodeYourFuture while attending a women in tech event in 2019. She was immediately drawn to our mission of diversifying the tech industry. Ellie wanted to give back and share her experience transitioning into tech, so she decided to volunteer with CYF as a teaching assistant and mentor. Ellie said, “I changed careers […]
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Mark’s journey with CodeYourFuture began with an introduction to CodeYourFuture by “Bravestarts”, an organisation that helps mature people transition into new roles. Using his experience to make a real impact Mark wanted to use his IT management skills to make a difference in the community and found CodeYourFuture the perfect fit. “I wanted to use […]
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From KPIs to passion Saarah learned about CYF through her employer, Ernst & Young. As part of her individual KPIs and corporate social responsibility, she joined a volunteering initiative at Ernst & Young. She joined as a coding volunteer, but soon found her passion in personal development and became a PD volunteer. Reflecting on her […]
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Hey everyone, I’m Nadia Zhuk, a full-stack software engineer currently working at Intercom and living in London. I’m happy to share my impressions as a new volunteer at CodeYourFuture. Discovering volunteering with CYF I had done little volunteering before joining CodeYourFuture, but I’d been interested in giving back to the community for a while. I didn’t know anyone […]
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