Welcome to our FAQ section, where we address common questions and provide clear answers to help you navigate your journey with confidence. Whether you’re seeking information about our programs, enrollment process, or support services, we’ve compiled a comprehensive resource to assist you every step of the way.
If you don’t want to miss any important emails from Code:You please whitelist our email (info@code-you.org) or domain in your email client of choice.
GMAIL Instructions
1. Log in to Gmail and Go to Your Settings
First things first. Log in to your Gmail account. Navigate to the left-hand corner and click on the gear icon. You will then see a drop-down list. Select the “See all settings” button.
2. Select Filters and Blocked Addresses
This tab is in the top row underneath the settings and is the fifth option from the left.
3. Create a New Filter
Scroll down and select the “Create a new filter” button. This will be in the center of the page.
4. Add the Email Address You Want to Whitelist
Once you select the “Create new filter” button, you should see a pop-up that looks like an email format. Type the email address you wish to whitelist in the “From” line. Once you complete this step, select “Create filter”.
5. Complete Whitelist
Check the “Never send it to Spam” box. This is the seventh option from the top. Once this is selected, press the “Create filter” button. And just like that, the email address has been whitelisted!
6. Confirm the Email Was Whitelisted
Double-checking your work never hurts. Take a quick look in your settings to verify your desired email address has been whitelisted correctly. After you select the “Create filter” button you will be led back to the settings page. Look under “Themes” and see what filters are applied to your email.
You should see the email you whitelisted with the message “Never send it to Spam” below it.
Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee that everyone who goes through the program will land a job; however, our team works hard to help as many program participants as possible to launch new careers in tech! To date, we’ve helped over 1000 grads across all programs land new roles, and that number is growing quickly. Program participants who take advantage of career readiness resources available to them through our team, create solid projects, leverage their networks, and put in the extra effort to learn when things get tough are often in great shape once they hit the job market.
The job market can be tough overall, and that’s no different for tech. Our careers team will be there to help you every step of the way, and can give insight and advice on how to optimize your resume for the tech industry. Landing your first job in tech is often the hardest, but our team will be there to support you with advice, guidance, and support to continue in your job hunt. We work with some participants who benefit from taking tech-adjacent roles out of the program, and can help with that transition as well.
Our careers team hosts career readiness workshops throughout your time in the program, and each module has its own career readiness requirement to make sure you’re in great shape when you hit the job market at the end of your session. Career coaches will help with resume reviews, interviewing tips, networking guidance, and more. Tech Employer Specialists for each region network with employers to find hot job leads to share with participants in our internal job board.
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Our funding comes from several sources, so your program eligibility depends on the county in which you reside.
Residents of the following counties are eligible for Code Louisville: Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble in Kentucky; Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Crawford, Scott, and Washington in Indiana
Residents of the following counties are eligible for Code Kentucky: Adair, Anderson, Bath, Bell, Boone, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Breathitt, Campbell, Carroll, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Fayette, Fleming, Floyd, Franklin, Gallatin, Garrard, Grant, Green, Greenup, Harlan, Harrison, Hart, Jackson, Jessamine, Johnson, Kenton, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, McCreary, Menifee, Mercer, Metcalfe, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owen, Owsley, Pendleton, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Robertson, Rockcastle, Rowan, Russell, Scott, Wayne, Whitley, Wolfe, and Woodford in Kentucky; Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren in Ohio; Dearborn in Indiana
Residents of the following county are eligible for emPOWER Up: Jefferson in Kentucky.
Eligible participants must reside in one of our service counties. We are working to support more areas, so keep an eye on our website to see where we’re going next!
Currently all Code Louisville and Code Kentucky courses take place virtually through Google Meet, but there may be an opportunity for in-person courses in the future.
Participants in emPOWER Up will meet once a week in a downtown Louisville location that will be shared prior to the course start.
No catch! We are funded through Louisville Metro Government, the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet, and other partners with the goal of enhancing the tech workforce in Kentucky and beyond. Participants do need access to a laptop or desktop computer, but we can sometimes provide a loaner if needed.
Yes! In fact, the majority of our participants have full-time jobs, and/or other family responsibilities that keep them very busy outside of class. Participants can expect to spend about 10-20 hours per week on coursework, including a weekly meetup (one night a week from 6-8pm ET), watching course videos, and completing code challenges and other hands-on activities. Our careers team will help you pinpoint the transferable skills from your current role to help you position yourself for a transition into the tech industry following completion of the program.
Over 1000 program participants have gone on to launch exciting new careers in tech, and that number is growing by the week! Participants have gone on to a variety of tech and tech-adjacent roles, including: Web Developer, Software Developer, Application Developer, Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Quality Assurance Tester, Business Analyst, and more.
