About

Our Mission

Our mission is simple – to provide quality training and support to help residents of our region enter software development careers at no charge.

Code:You strives to be a community- and career-conscious movement, empowering residents of Kentucky by designing innovative learning programs to assist individuals in connecting to a tech career, establishing relationships with industry professionals, and receiving the support they need to achieve their career goals.


Our Vision

A community of learners, employers, and the tech community, united in creating a collaborative and welcoming program where any resident of the regions we serve can explore the technology field, receive the support they need, and obtain a family-supporting career.

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Our History

President Barack Obama standing behind two microphones at a podium giving speech in Louisville April 3, 2015 - CSPAN photo
  • Code Louisville created in 2013 to solve a technology gap in the city
  • Surprise! Presidential namedrop in 2014
  • Expanded with Code Kentucky: Northern and Eastern in 2021
  • Switch to “pathways” based model in January 2022 to allow for deeper-dive into areas of interest.
  • Evolved into “module” based model in May 2023 to ensure students have fundamental knowledge to better succeed in program.
  • Expanded Code Kentucky into the Lexington and Appalachian Counties in July 2023
  • 1000th person placed in a tech job in 2024.
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Photo of Kentuckianaworks director and other staff including Brian Luerman
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President Obama giving speech