LaunchCode is a non-profit organization headquartered in
St. Louis, Missouri
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. Founded in 2013 by
Jim McKelvey
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, it aims to help people enter the technology field by providing free and accessible education, training, and paid apprenticeship placements, including training veterans and those in prison. It has locations in
Kansas City
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and
Philadelphia
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.
In 2020, 60% of LaunchCode students identified as women or non-binary, 49% identified as people of color, 19% identified as LGBTQIA+, and 46% did not have a 4-year degree.
The company also offers the LaunchCode MoonShot Challenge award.
References
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External links
LaunchCode website
Computer programming
Privately held companies of the United States
American educational websites