Training Programs

Looking for an entry point to a tech career? Check out the programs below, and join the pipeline to receive updates about new training opportunities.

• Data Analyst Training Accelerator (DATA)

• NYC Web Development Fellowship / FUTURE CODE

Data Analyst Training Accelerator

The Data Analyst Training Accelerator (DATA), offered in partnership with Fullstack Academy, is a full-time, 19-week, in-person data analysis training program designed to create an accessible pathway for New Yorkers interested in launching careers in marketing and data analytics at target salaries of $55,000 or more.

The industry-informed, project-based curriculum arms participants with in-demand skills in advanced Excel, SQL, Python, and digital marketing-related analytics, as well as career advancement and interview skills.

In order to be eligible, program candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Be a New York City resident

• Be authorized to work in the United States

• Be unemployed, or earn $45,000 or less if currently employed

• Meet all selective service requirements

• Have no paid professional data or marketing analyst experience

• Be available for all sessions of the course, including attending in-person sessions throughout the duration of the course

Applications for this program are currently closed. Sign up here to be notified for future opportunities.

Future Code NYC X Codesmith

Future Code NYC x Codesmith in NYC is an immersive, full-time, 42-week tech job-training program designed to prepare New Yorkers with no previous professional web development experience for careers in web development and software engineering at salaries of $65,000 or more.

Delivered via partnership with Codesmith, NYC Tech Talent Pipeline, Workforce Development Corporation, and the NYC Department of Small Business Services, this program combines expert-led curriculum, project-building experience, and career development to empower aspiring technologist.

By providing no-cost web development training, career services, and connections to high-paying jobs, this program aims to increase the diversity of web developers in New York City to include populations that are underrepresented in tech, especially Black and Latinx New Yorkers.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• At least 18 years old at the time of enrollment

• Current resident of New York City (within the five boroughs)

• Limited or no prior experience with the basics of coding, no paid professional web development or similar experience, and do not have a Computer Science degree

• Unemployed, or earn $50,000 or less if currently employed

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Meet federal selective service requirements

• Fluent in English

• Must be available for all sessions of the course (min. attendance rate of 90%)

• Interested in gaining full-time employment as a web developer and are available to attend all sessions of the training program.

Special notes:

• Black, Latine, Indigenous, and New Yorkers with foster care or juvenile justice experience are strongly encouraged to apply

• An advanced degree is not necessary to succeed in this training. New Yorkers with a high school degree or equivalency, associate degree, or some college experience are encouraged to apply

• All New Yorkers may apply

• Eligibility does not guarantee acceptance; all interested candidates must complete and be selected via a competitive application process

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW! Interested applicants can learn more about Future Code and apply HERE

Thinking about starting a new career in tech?

Learn about what it takes to become a web developer. 

What does a web developer do?

From creating websites from scratch to developing web applications, a web developer builds the interfaces the world uses to communicate and interact on the internet. A full stack web developer has the skills and knowledge to create a website’s look and feel as well as manage the systems and servers that power that website.

While specific titles vary by company, some job titles include: 

What type of experience is needed for an entry-level role?

Employers expect candidates to develop and share code that is publicly accessible, which acts as a candidate's online portfolio. Some examples include:

Committing code to GitHub

Candidates can use GitHub to display their progress overtime and showcase their continued activity building code for multiple projects.

Independent Projects

In addition to projects completed as part of a course or training, candidates can showcase their passion by creating independent projects and making them publicly available.

Participation in the NYC tech community

Candidates can network with other developers, stay abreast of new development in the field, and hone skills by attending hackathons, meetups and tech talks, creating personal blogs, and following industry blogs.

Contributions to open-source software

Some companies make their software available to the public and provide incentives for developers to find bugs or help them solve problems.

Looking for more information?

Read what employers are saying about what they're looking for in entry-level talent. 

How do I know which skills are most important?

While not the same for every role or company, a full stack web developer might have the following skills: 

Ready to get started?

Check out our Web Development Fellowship training. 

Studying computer science?

Learn about our academic programs.