Graduates of the city-supported tech training have been hired by more than 700 employers
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg joined leaders from the local technology sector and participants and staff of Code Louisville yesterday to celebrate a significant milestone for the software development training program: its 1,000th technology job placement.
Erissa Duvall is just one example of the Code Louisville graduate who has found a fulfilling career in technology. “Code Louisville gave me the tools I needed to come out of my shell and pursue the career I wanted,” said Duvall, who first enrolled in Code Louisville in 2017 and now works as a contractor for technology firm GitHub in the software accessibility field. “This program helped me to chart a unique path forward, both in my career and my life.”
Mayor Greenberg emphasized Code Louisville’s important role in the city’s workforce and economic development. “Code Louisville helps our city’s workers get more skills and advance to higher quality, good-paying jobs, which makes our local economy more competitive,” said Mayor Greenberg. “And Code Louisville hasn’t just made a profound impact on individuals - it has also been a key ingredient to the success and growth of many local companies.”
772 employers across the country have hired at least one Code Louisville student. Some companies, like Humana and UPS, have hired many. Local technology company El Toro, which has seen rapid growth since its founding in 2012, has relied on Code Louisville to consistently source talented developers. “Code Louisville has been an excellent partner for El Toro,” said Stacy Griggs, CEO of El Toro. “Over the years we have hired more than 40 graduates from the program. Code Louisville is an important supplier of tech talent for Louisville.”
Mayor Greenberg also thanked Code Louisville’s mentors - experienced technology professionals who help guide students through the online curriculum. The program’s mentors have now donated more than 18,000 hours to support Code Louisville students.
You can see photos from the event and Louisville MetroTV’s live stream of the event below.
About Code Louisville
Code Louisville training is offered at no cost to residents 18+ in the Louisville region. Its selection of courses covers web and app development, data analysis, and more. All coursework is remote, and participants must complete two courses in the pathway they select in order to graduate.
Code Louisville began in 2013 and was expanded in 2015 through a federal grant. The program is now funded by Louisville Metro Government and run by KentuckianaWorks, the Louisville region’s Workforce Development Board. For more information, visit CodeLouisville.org.
