LaunchCode

LaunchCode
IndustryInformation Technology
HeadquartersSt. Louis, Missouri, USA
Key people
  • Jeff Mazur (Current Executive Director)
  • Jim McKelvey (Co-Founder & Director)
  • Robin Carnahan (Director)
  • Brendan Lind (Co-Founder and Founding Executive Director)
Websitewww.launchcode.org

LaunchCode is a non-profit organization headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 2013 by Jim McKelvey, it aims to help people enter the technology field by providing free and accessible education,[1] training, and paid apprenticeship placements. It has locations in Kansas City and Philadelphia.[2]

In 2020, 60% of LaunchCode students identified as women or non-binary, 49% identified as people of color, 19% identified as LGBTQIA+, and 46% did not have a 4-year degree.[3]


References

  1. ^ "LaunchCode Reviews and Complete Guide - ComputerScienceHero". computersciencehero.com. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  2. ^ "LaunchCode: Reviews, Cost, and Comprehensive Guide | BootcampRankings". BootcampRankings - Top Destination for Coding Bootcamp Reviews. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  3. ^ "Learn More About LaunchCode". www.launchcode.org. Retrieved 2024-01-27.