The Code Collective
START YOUR CAREER IN Software Development WITHOUT GOING INTO DEBT.
Earn $400/month as you train in our 9-month program in Memphis
GET PAID TO LEARN CODE AND THE RESOURCES YOU NEED TO LAND A JOB.
Graduates of the 2021 Code Collective program earned an average of $50,000 a year.
If you are 18-30 years old and looking for a career, you can apply to our Memphis-based code school program that starts in January 2025. The Code Collective, backed by The Collective Blueprint and Code Crew, will get you working in Software Development in less than a year.
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Are 18-30 year olds and live in the greater Memphis area
Have been out of work at any point in the past year
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Do not have associate’s or bachelor’s degree
Are not currently in a certification or college program
We help you succeed in scool and beyond.
$400 a month for active participants
Group trainings on school & career skills
Transportation assistance
Free counseling
Individualized coaching
Employment support
The Application Process
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Fill out a free application. It takes less than 30 minutes!
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If you meet our eligibility criteria, you'll receive an invite to an Exposure Day where you can meet some of the team at The Collective Blueprint and complete an interview.
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Meet the rest of your cohort and get fully oriented to the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our program will begin in January of 2025.
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Typically, Code School costs $14,500, but due to generous donors, Code Collective participants only pay $100, which can be covered by part of one of your $400 monthly stipends.
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The program takes nine months, and you receive coaching for your first 90 days of employment. After that, you become an alum.
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We encourage you to apply even if you are unsure. If you qualify, we will invite you to an exposure day so that you can decide if the program seems right for you.
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Right now! It takes less than 15 minutes to apply, and the sooner you apply, the better your chances are of being accepted.
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Send your questions to apply@changeiscollective.org