Code:You is a family of programs including Code Louisville and Code Kentucky. If you are participating in Code Louisville or Code Kentucky, you’re in the right place! This page has a series of resources and other information to help you on your journey through Code:You!
If you are looking for information on a course you are currently participating in, you’ll find that info in OpenClass. This page is more about program-wide resources for all students, past or present.
We recommend you bookmark this page and check back from time-to-time. We intend to add resources about our classes, materials to help you be successful and much more over time!
Resources
If you’re looking for information specific to your class such as assignments, project turn-in, or class demos and resources, check OpenClass.
OpenClass (classroom.code-you.org)
Slack Login Page (code-you.slack.com)
GitHub Classroom (classroom.github.com)
Career Resources (code-you.org/careers-resources)
Program Structure
There’s a lot to Code:You, so we want to make sure you know what to expect as you go through the program.
Here’s the breakdown:
Apply
The absolute first thing you must do is apply. This can take some time, so please apply early!
Pre-work
This is the work you had to do (or maybe are currently working on) to get into the program. We use this to make sure you’ve got at least the basic knowledge to make it in the program and are willing to put the work in.
Orientation
After pre-work, there will be an orientation session (held virtually) to explain more about the program structure, what to expect, and how to get started.
Intro Course
This is a 6-week long course that covers a bunch of terminology, concepts, and other important things that all the pathways we offer have in common. There will be a deliverable due at the end of this course, and if you complete that you’ll be invited to choose a pathway (specialization) for the program.
Pathway Selection
There will be a mandatory workshop after the Intro Course where we’ll introduce the pathways offered, provide you some resources to help make the decision, and a form to fill out once you’ve decided. This selection will determine what course you’re in for the next 5 months!
Pathways Begin
Pathways are approximately 5 months in length and focus on a specific aspect of the world of programming. They are broken up into 4 distinct modules, each of which have a deliverable (a project or assignment) that is due at the end of it. The final module is dedicated entirely to building your capstone project.
Workshops
Several career readiness workshops are built into the program. These will help you put a resume together, prepare for interviews and the job search, and better communicate about yourself.
Job Hunting
We will help facilitate this with events like Demo Day, career fairs, and working with staff. We’ll help you get your resume out there so you can land some interviews with tech companies and get hired into the industry!
Career Resources
The main goal of Code:You is to build a safe and Welcoming learning community where anyone can have access to the resources needed to develop a rewarding career in the world of technology.
CAREER RESOURCESProgram Staff
We have a great staff here to support you through your coding journey! We know it can be confusing sometimes to figure out who to reach out to for a particular question or need, so please review the list below for the appropriate contact; if you still aren’t sure, choose someone to reach out to, and we can point you in the right direction!
Tech-related and basic program questions: The best place to go first is your class channel in Slack (for example: #may-2023-intro-tues). Mentors, staff, and your fellow students are all in those channels and can help. Please post questions in those public channels, rather than a DM so that you can get a faster answer and others can learn from your question as well.
Enrollment, attendance, and general program questions: Your Community Coordinator is the best contact for these questions: Jared Mueller if you’re in Northern Kentucky or Bluegrass Regions, Amanda Gearhart or Kalee Howard if you’re in the Eastern KY (SOAR) region or Rekkai Steed if you’re in the Louisville or Southern Indiana Regions.
Success coaching and supportive services: Your Community Coordinator is also the best contact if you need help with non-technical problems such as success coaching, time management, a loaner laptop, getting connected to supportive services, or finding community resources that might help if you’re in a challenging situation.
OpenClass issues and assignment related questions: Reach out to our Training Manager Tonia Nolden or Training Coordinators Danny Morton, Dan Collins and Blake Herbert who oversee our training materials and volunteer mentors.
Career coaching, resume help, interview prep: Need job hunt guidance? Reach out to our Technical Career Coach Jenny Terry if you’re in the Greater Louisville region or Kandi Hall if you’re in Eastern Kentucky.
Employer engagement: Our Employer Relationships Managers spend their time forging meaningful relationships with tech employers, as well as connecting with course participants for the final steps of their job hunt. If they (or another Code:You staff member) shares a job you’re interested in on Slack (in one of the #jobs channels), feel free to reach out to them directly or comment in a thread under the post with any questions or to let them know you applied. Alli Rippy oversees our employer relationship efforts for the program.
Project work after graduation: The newest role on our Code:You team focuses on helping students who recently finished the program continue to enhance their portfolios. David York and Danny Morton are our Technical Project Managers who are rolling out this offering. If you have already finished a course, you can reach out to him for next steps on how to get started.
Leadership team: Our leadership team consists of Operations Manager Emily Sullivan (in charge of the day to day of the program), Manager of Strategic Partnerships Shannon Sheehy (leads the careers team consisting of Technical Career Coaches, Technical Project Managers, and Employer Relationship Managers, ensuring we are doing the best we can to connect participants with employment), Training Manager Tonia Nolden (overseeing curriculum and mentors), and Program Director Brian Luerman.
Slack is typically the best way to contact us, but you can click our names above to email us.
Not sure what program you are? Review our list of counties for each service region on our website.
More Resources
Feel free to explore the various sections, engage with the content, and take advantage of the knowledge at your fingertips. Your success is our priority, and we’re excited to be part of your educational journey. Welcome to a world of resources tailored to you—let’s embark on this exciting adventure together!
Class Materials and Guides
Read Me First
5 Tools To Improve Your Developer Experience
Tips for a Great Coding Bootcamp Experience
Basic Computer Proficiency Requirements
Computer Requirements
Calendar of Events
Keep an eye on #announcements and #tech-events in Slack for the latest events offered through Code:You and other community partners.
