Code School | CodeCrew

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WHAT WE DO IN CODESCHOOL

Code School is a hands-on class designed to train individuals to be entry-level software developers within a six-month course. The minimum education requirement is at least a high school diploma or GED. Students work in a small classroom setting and use real-world technologies to learn the fundamentals of coding, app development, the leadership, and the life skills needed for a successful career and job market competitiveness.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN CODESCHOOL

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MODULE 1

Software Engineering Principles I

MODULE 2

Software Engineering Principles II

MODULE 3

Full-Stack Software Development

MODULE 4

Advanced Web Development

Georleshia, a 22-year-old mom, first discovered CodeCrew while scrolling through social media during her daughter’s nap. Having previously studied biomedical engineering in college and dropping out at the height of COVID, she was drawn to CodeCrew’s program and applied after attending an informational session.

The boot camp was intense—covering four years of coding knowledge in just 10 months. Balancing motherhood, Georleshia found daycare and figured out how to continue breastfeeding, often missing class sessions to pump. “Missing class for an hour and a half each day meant a lot of catching up,” she said. Thankfully, Code School instructors stayed late to help, and CodeCrew offered a homework hotline for extra support. After class, she would pick up her daughter and return to campus, letting her daughter learn alongside her.

After graduating, Georleshia landed her first coding job as a Systems Engineer with AutoZone, earning nearly $30K more than she had as a phlebotomist. “This is life-changing—so many doors opened for me and my family,” she shared excitedly. Beyond her career shift, the experience also brought lasting friendships. “Two of my classmates are my best friends; one is even in my wedding next year. After going through something as challenging as boot camp, these people are definitely family.”

Georleshia Minter

This Memphis native spent a year at Tennessee State University studying computer science but found that college really wasn’t for him. “We weren’t coding but reading about coding,” Jayden shared. “I’m a hands-on learner and It was difficult to learn by studying theory.”

“One of my mother’s co-workers recommended CodeCrew’s adult coding school to me, I applied and was accepted. The program took nine months. “When people hear coding and computer science they think numbers, math, hard logic, and, of course, those have their place in the field. But there’s a lot of creativity and it’s exciting for me to create unique solutions to problems.

”The 19-year-old is now a teaching assistant a Code Crew’s Code School while interviewing for jobs in software engineering. On average, CodeCrew’s graduates go from making $15K annually to more than $60k, a life-changing shift with a big impact on them and their families.

“My family always knew I wanted to go into computer science, and they are really proud of me for getting through this challenging program and graduating. A lot of older people don’t think younger people have the grit to do difficult things in life. A lot of respect came from me completing Code School.”

Jayden
Boyd

Autumn attended the University of Tennessee on a full-ride scholarship, studying architecture, but took a semester off in the middle of her junior year. During that time, her mom encouraged her to check out CodeCrew’s adult coding boot camp. “I enrolled mostly to kill time between semesters, but once I got in, I thought ‘oh wow I like coding so much better than architecture!’

”After Autumn graduated from boot camp, CodeCrew’s Code School was looking for a new instructor, so she worked there for about a year, solidified her skills and then found a job at Zip Co, a financial services firm. In her three years at Zip, she’s been promoted to Software Engineer II working as a front-end engineer taking website users through payment processes. “When I started at Zip, I was making $90K and since then I’ve gotten a couple of raises and promotions and now, I’m at $135K with really good health insurance,” Autumn shared. “I never imagined that I would be at this point at age 25!”

“When I was a teenager, I hadn’t really considered software engineering as a career path and was never in any clubs. The closest I got was an overengineered Tumblr page. CodeCrew taught me everything about coding. My parents were over the moon when I got my first coding job. I think they were a little nervous about me dropping out of college and they would say ‘You can always go back, you can always go back.’ But they have since dropped that tune,” she said laughing.

Autumn
Ragland

It was 2018 and Jordan, then 25, was a recent graduate of Middle Tennessee University with a degree in audio engineering. But, he was having a hard time finding entry-level jobs in the music industry. Jordan held down two part-time jobs trying to make ends meet, but his $2K monthly income was barely covering the bills. “My mom came to me with info about CodeCrew’s adult coding school. I signed up and over the next six months, got hands-on with three different technology stacks, learning back end, front end, and mobile development.

Me and two other code school grads were in a coding competition before graduation and, surprisingly enough, we won. There were employers at the competition looking for new software engineers. One approached us and said ‘because you guys won, I want to offer you a job after graduation! I worked for that startup for about a year until they disbanded, then another job and contract situations with investment firm BlackRock and Citibank led me to where I am today: a Software Engineer II with JP Morgan in Dallas making $135K plus bonus with lots of great perks and benefits. My pay has increased my lifestyle tremendously. I can live in a really nice apartment and take nice vacations whenever I want to.

The person I was six years ago cannot even believe I am the person I am today. It’s been dramatic. The most important thing I got from CodeCrew was the ability to learn a technology stack because this industry is always evolving, always changing. So, if you have that ability, you will always find a job in this industry.” Jordan highlighted the impact his career and six-figure income has had on his family. “My dad is so prideful in being your own man and being able to take care of yourself and your family. When I told him about my job offer from JP Morgan, he said ‘We have to celebrate!’ The greatest thing about this job is I’m able to buy my family really nice gifts for Christmas now. I’ve always wanted to do that, but it had been a struggle. My family is very proud of me.”

Jordan
Parker

Ready to learn?

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Complete our interest form. Once completed, you will receive a phone call from our Recruitment and Case Specialist where we will discuss the program at length and you will be able to ask any questions to determine if this is the right program for you. After the initial phone call, you will receive an email outlining the following steps.

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Complete our programming challenge. All instructions will be included in the email that is sent to you.

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Sign up for our Explore Software Development workshop. This is required for all prospective students. It is a great way to gauge your interest in the program.

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Sign up for an interview with our Recruitment and Case Specialist. In this interview you will complete a digital literacy assessment, we will discuss your programming challenge, and then ask some questions about your interest and experience. After the interview, our team will discuss your application materials and you will be notified of your admissions status via email.

MEET THE TEAM

Audrey Willis

Chief Innovation & Program Officer

ToNaya Gulley

Recruitment and Case Specialist

Daniel Jones

Senior Instructor

Dili Emelue

Instructor

Jill Johnson

Instructor

Future Developers

Hiring Partners

Sponsors & Partners

In-Kind Support

The CodeCrew Code School is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.