Named Best Coding Bootcamp 5 Years in a Row!

We Can Code IT  champions social equity through technology with a focus on industry-driven software development education.

We believe that women, People of Color, and other diverse individuals can enjoy a career in software development and related industries by being invited to the table. We utilize the best educational methods, and teach you to become a lifelong learner. We teach you how to fish, we don’t just give you a fish. We believe that learning practical modern software development techniques, with a focus on test-driven development from day 1, you will learn development depthfully in a way that doesn’t just help you start your career, but that supports your career for a lifetime.

We are committed to helping you start your new career in software development and related fields, driven by your needs, not our placement numbers.

Staff and Students at We Can Code IT must uphold our values. To give you an understanding of what our culture is like, read the values below, noting what each looks like and doesn’t look like.

Be the best at what we do

Looks Like

• Unparalleled commitment to student success
• Modern tech education
• Culturally inclusive learning environment
• Project-and problem-based teaching methodologies

Doesn’t Look Like

• Holding yourself to another organization’s standards
• Ignoring our mission
• Settling for mediocrity

Own your own stuff
( Accountability, Transparency, Communication)

Looks Like

• Sharing progress, good and bad
• Saying, “I’m Sorry”
• Meeting your goals & obligations

Doesn’t Look Like

• Pointing fingers
• Ignoring your responsibilities
• Being a jerk

Embrace agility

Looks Like

• Thinking outside the box
• Adapt, change, evaluate
• Growth mindset

Doesn’t Look Like

• “We’ve always done it that way.”
• Fear of taking smart risks
• Resisting positive change

We mean business

Looks Like

• Quality first
• Do your best work
• Priority-minded
• Grit, determinition, and focus

Doesn’t Look Like

• Sucking
• Individual over team
• Maintaining the status quo
• Workplace drama and gossip

Do the right thing

Looks Like

• Helping others
• Choose with your values
• Keep our mission in mind

Doesn’t Look Like

• Going with easy over right
• “Not my job”
• Being a superstar instead of a teammate
  

Strive to understand

Looks Like

• Actively listening before responding
• Asking Questions
• Assuming the best

Doesn’t Look Like

• Jumping to conclusions
• Shutting down
• Saying intentionally hurtful things

Champion Diversity & Inclusion

Looks Like

• Understanding and challenging your biases
• Giving equal attention to those who are different
• Supporting those who might have different needs than your own

Doesn’t Look Like

• Using derogatory statements or words
• Judging someone based on their differences
• Making assumptions about backgrounds, knowledge & experiences