CAN CODE COMMUNITIES - Digital Literacy Training Program Creates Opportunity

Ulster Strong, along with SUNY New Paltz School of Business and Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) were delighted to host Annmarie Lanesey, founder and CEO of Can Code Communities on May 21st. She shared with us the invaluable work Can Code does in its mission of offering digital literacy training, innovative education programs and employer pipelines to in-demand talent.

ABOUT CAN CODE COMMUNITIES

CanCode Communities brings people and possibility together in a way that can serve individuals, employers, and entire communities.

At CanCode Communities, we see opportunity everywhere. We are dedicated to empowering individual growth, raising average salaries, increasing diversity in the tech sector, creating skilled digital users, and building stronger communities. We help low-income, underemployed, women, veterans, people of color, immigrants and refugees gain digital literacy, confidence, and opportunities. We invest in non-traditional talent, raising the earning potential of often-overlooked individuals, and work to build a more equitable tech economy that benefits everyone. Every day, we’re working to strengthen the tech workforce in your local community. We help employers find the qualified, in-demand talent they need.

We design and deliver workforce training courses, hands-on K-12 coding programs, and basic computer training workshops, in alignment with the needs of employers, educators, talent, and the community in general. Our mission is to shift mindsets about who can work in technology, remove cultural and economic barriers to joining the tech workforce, and establish and promote pathways to tech careers throughout the region.

By fostering a more inclusive and equitable tech community, we are taking significant steps toward a brighter future for all. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that everyone, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to thrive in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

We connect employers, funders, fellow nonprofits, and higher education partners with our trainees to create a robust hiring pipeline. Many of our adult trainees report a significant increase in yearly earnings after completing just one of our courses. Our hands-on courses get people coding in weeks, not years. Four-year degrees can be unattainable for many, but we make tech education accessible to all. 95% of our trainees pay nothing to go through our training.

Opportunity is everywhere, and open to everyone. All you need to do is step forward today.

·      If you are an employer learn how we can assist your employees upskill their tech or digital skills or you can join our Employer Network. Please contact Luke Scarchilli: lscarchilli@albanycancode.org.

·      If you are an individual interested in software or digital training, new courses are starting soon, please visit us at https://cancode.org/courses/ to learn more. 

Learn more at https://cancode.org/