Code Nation

We equip students in under-resourced high schools with the skills, experiences, and connections that together create access to careers in technology.

The Problem

Four out of five students who pursue tech careers decide to do so in high school, but young people growing up in low-income circumstances have less access to computer science courses, internship opportunities, and role models that launch careers in tech.

Our Approach

With a volunteer teaching corps of hundreds of professional web and software developers, Code Nation mobilizes the tech community to provide tuition-free coding courses and work-based learning programs to students who attend under-resourced schools.

Challenge

Gaps in access to tech education perpetuate inequity and leave tremendous potential untapped.

$46,435

A majority of students in Code Nation partner schools grow up in households with income less than $46,435 per year for a family of four.

8% of students who attend under-resourced high schools earn a degree in a STEM-related field within 6 years of graduation.

15%

Less than 15% of the tech workforce identifies as Black or Latinx.

26%

Less than 26% of the tech workforce identifies as female.

Our Impact

Code Nation programs promote career readiness, socioeconomic mobility, and workplace diversity.

$84,580

Code Nation prepares students for in-demand computing and technology jobs, where the average salary is $84,580 per year.

73%

73% of students who complete two or more years of our programs are majoring in a computer science-related field in college or employed in tech.

79%

79% of Code Nation students identify as Black or Latinx.

41%

41% of Code Nation students identify as female.

Shout Outs

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Lam Thuy Vo

Senior Reporter at Buzzfeed

"Nothing makes me happier than seeing a bunch of kids geek out over code and find ways to make their projects happen. I can't wait for Code Nation alumni to make their ways into tech and take over the industry. Really love these students."

Joe Tessler

Software Engineer at Google

"Code Nation gives both students and volunteers an opportunity to try new things, elevate themselves, and join a supportive, inclusive network. I'm proud to take part in influencing the next generation of tech workers."

Melissa Huang

JavaScript Engineer at OkCupid

"This past summer we had the pleasure of hosting an intern. In five short weeks, our intern, Momina, learned React and built out a page for our mobile web users. It was incredible to watch her grow as an engineer and contribute to our team."

Joey Mejias

Android Developer

"Programs like Code Nation are the reason I have a career. I'm paying it forward while teaching the next wave of top talent in tech."

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Get Involved

Code Nation programs are made possible by the volunteers, schools, company partners, and supporters who give time, money, and resources to create opportunities for our students. Learn more about the many ways you can support our work.

Volunteer

Our courses are taught by professional web and software developers on a volunteer basis. Sign up to become a volunteer teacher and inspire the next generation of technologists.

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Donate

Code Nation relies on charitable donations to run our programs for hundreds of students in NYC and the Bay Area. Learn about all the ways you can support our work.

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Company Partners

We partner with companies to offer students work-based learning experiences that promote career readiness. Explore how your company can make an impact with our community.

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School Partners

We partner with schools where at least 75% of students qualify for free or reduced price lunch. Find out how you can bring Code Nation programs to your school.

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Announcements

October 31st, 2018

We changed our name! ScriptEd is now Code Nation

Why change? In 2012, our founders noticed that many schools weren’t offering coding classes and students weren’t getting exposure to tech careers. So they started a class in a high school in New York City and enlisted a few volunteers…

November 13th, 2018

Manish will build you a Slack bot if you donate $5,000

Longtime Code Nation volunteer Manish is, for the second year in a row, doing something incredibly awesome and generous to support our students. Below is his post. I’ll write a Slack bot for you if you donate $5000 to a…

March 19th, 2018

2018 NYC Hackathon Recap: Dare, Disrupt, Explore!

Over 200 students came out for this year’s ScriptEd Hackathon in NYC – on Saturday, March 17 at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Students had just six hours to brainstorm and build an interactive website on a topic…

March 26th, 2018

2018 Bay Area Hackathon Recap: Dare, Disrupt, Explore (even more)!

On Sunday, March 25, the Dare, Explore, Disrupt Hackathon brought an epic all-day coding experience to youth in the Bay Area. The ScriptEd community in San Francisco and Oakland has grown rapidly since programs launched in the Bay Area last year….

May 2nd, 2017

2017 Hackathon Recap: ScriptEd Students Code the Future

Ever wonder what the future of housing looks like? How will we read books? What will music look like? When will we ever get a time machine?! ScriptEd students in New York and San Francisco came together on Saturday to…