Junita works in IT, but this wasn’t always the case. After the Covid-19 pandemic, she was raising her one-year-old daughter full-time, having previously worked in the hospitality sector, and was searching for something which could provide the flexibility she sorely needed. “After having my daughter, I wanted to have a flexible job which would provide me with a balance between … Read More
Negin’s story: From Retail to Tech
Negin’s path to tech wasn’t straightforward. As a former journalist in her home country, she arrived in the UK hoping to find rewarding work. However, her initial plans didn’t quite work out as expected. She found herself working in retail – a job that was meant to be temporary but stretched into years. Negin felt stuck in her retail … Read More
Jemima’s volunteer story: finding meaning through teaching
In 2021, Jemima Villanueva realised she was craving something more meaningful in her life, so she decided to join CodeYourFuture as a volunteer. “The pandemic really widened the gap between the rich and the poor, and those whose lives got worse vs. those whose lives got better. The need to address that disparity felt particularly acute for me then.” Professional … Read More
How CodeYourFuture Prepares Graduates to Thrive in Today’s Tech Industry
In late 2023, CodeYourFuture (CYF) faced a harsh reality. The job market for junior developers had shrunk dramatically. By early 2024, things hadn’t improved. Despite our track record of training developers to high standards, we had to act. We made the tough choice to delay classes. And we didn’t stop there. We completely redesigned our program. We tapped into … Read More
Jonathan’s story: From Finance to Coding Mentor
Despite having a rewarding career as a programmer in finance, Jonation knew something was missing, He felt a pull to give back to society and develop himself further. “I wanted to atone for my hedge fund sins… and also expand my horizons!” he says with a smile. His search for meaningful work led Jonathan to CodeYourFuture (CYF), where he now … Read More
Anthony’s story: Aspiring Developer to Tech Professional
Do you have a dream but not the support to make it a reality? That was Anthony at the start of his journey to become a software developer. Living in Cape Town, he had a clear aim but lacked the funds to pursue further studies. “I was seeking a learning opportunity in software development. After carefully considering my next career … Read More
Tourist > Refugee > Developer: Natalie’s Story
Natalie’s world imploded while she was travelling through the UK. A tourist in one moment, a refugee the next, she was caught off guard by the full-scale invasion of her homeland, leading to a devastating war. “After two months of staying in temporary Airbnbs while glued to the news and supporting loved ones back home – I realised it was … Read More
Chandré’s Story: A Winding Road To Success
The path to a fulfilling career doesn’t always follow a straight line. For Chandré, it was a winding road – but one that led her to discover her true passion and unlock her potential with the help of CodeYourFuture (CYF). Before joining CYF, Chandré had studied IT and development but found herself stuck in a soul-crushing IT support role … Read More
Vitalina’s story: Self-taught to Software Engineer
Vitalina’s path to becoming a software engineer started in Poland, where she worked as an Import/Export Manager for a charcoal company. She began learning Java and other programming languages on her own. A year later, she and her husband moved to the UK for new opportunities. “I started to look for any events, courses, or boot camps related to coding. … Read More
Jaspreet’s Story: from Gaining Confidence to Employment
Jaspreet wasn’t happy with her job, and when a friend who had graduated from CodeYourFuture recommended the program, she decided to take a leap of faith. Jaspreet embarked on a life-changing journey with CodeYourFuture. Jaspreet was a full-time warehouse operative and also a dedicated mother of two daughters. Balancing her job and family life was challenging, and there were moments … Read More