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LaunchCode is dedicated to equity, access, and diversity in technology through education and job skills training. The Mentor Center provides high-speed internet access, learning resources, and mentorship. Coding Classes are free and open to all those enrolled in one of LaunchCode’s education programs, including CS50x or CoderGirl.

LaunchCode Articles

LaunchCode Expands Headquarters

St. Louis Post-Dispatch November 13, 2020October 3, 2021

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LaunchCode Remodel Plans for expansion of mentor center on Delmar

St. Louis Magazine November 13, 2020October 3, 2021

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State of the St. Louis “Techforce”: Jobs are Plentiful but Employer’s Hiring Practices Remain in Stasis

Daniel Fogarty August 8, 2019April 21, 2020

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Last Year, Support Organizations Collectively Found Over $8.3M (At Least) in New Funding for the Ecosystem

Jonathan Allen January 25, 2019October 5, 2021

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Mastercard Commits $250,000 To Support LaunchCode’s CoderGirl

EQ Staff, Jonathan Allen January 16, 2019April 21, 2020

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Partnership for Economic Impact: Financial Empowerment and Sustainability

Kalin Pearce December 10, 2018April 8, 2020

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The Bourbon Friday Show

The Bourbon Friday Show with Jeff Mazur from LaunchCode

Megan McDonnell November 30, 2018October 7, 2020

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Boeing Awards $165,000 Grant to Enable Over 600 LaunchCode Students

Jonathan Allen November 21, 2018April 21, 2020

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LaunchCode Is Offering Free Coding Courses to Veterans, Active Service Members, and Military Families

EQ Staff, Jonathan Allen September 13, 2018April 21, 2020

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Tech Workforce Development in the Region Approaching Crisis Level

Jason Sindel September 5, 2018April 19, 2020

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Social Entrepreneurship More About the Ends than the Means

Kalin Pearce August 20, 2018March 1, 2020

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Apprenticeships Getting Another Chance By St. Louis Area ESOs

Tanya Yatzeck July 30, 2018October 5, 2021

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Venture For America Fellows Are Sticking Around and Crushing It In St. Louis (Just Look at Their Job Titles)

Victor Mendez May 24, 2018April 3, 2020

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New Digital Literacy Program Brings Coding to the Community

EQ Staff, Jonathan Allen March 27, 2018October 5, 2021

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Startup Growth: Slow and Steady — Or Fast and Furious?

Jonathan Allen February 5, 2018June 1, 2021

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Startup Resolutions: Here’s What You’re Chasing In 2018

Jonathan Allen January 9, 2018October 5, 2021

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LaunchCode Wins $150,000 in MIT competition

St. Louis Business Journal October 16, 2017May 27, 2021

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Daniel Fogarty From LaunchCode On Giving People Access to Tech Jobs

Drew Davis October 7, 2017June 1, 2021

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A Student Journey through UMSL Accelerate: Meet Yaniv Dudaie

Erin Vehige August 24, 2017June 1, 2021

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LaunchCode and St. Louis Community College Partnership Creates Path to Software Developer Degree

EQ Staff, Jonathan Allen May 11, 2017March 30, 2020

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Inaugural Venture Cafe Night: No Ceilings

EQ Staff, Jonathan Allen February 17, 2017April 21, 2020

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Jamie Corley The Bridge

TheBridge Is Linking D.C. and Silicon Valley’s Biggest Minds

Krystin Arneson February 16, 2017May 1, 2020

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Gallery: Hello, Hackathon

Mary Mack August 18, 2016April 21, 2020

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Why We’re Excited for Hello, Hackathon!

Mary Mack July 21, 2016April 21, 2020

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LaunchCode Announces Major Expansion as Part of U.S. Department of Labor TechHire Initiative

EQ Staff, Jonathan Allen June 27, 2016April 21, 2020

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Code Collaboration

Tanya Yatzeck June 6, 2016June 1, 2021

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Spotlight: Crystal Martin on What Entrepreneur Means to Her

Mary Mack March 4, 2016April 21, 2020

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Startup News

Architectural Planning Works Starts on Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Brian Heffernan February 5, 2016April 7, 2020

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Gateway Media Acquires Viral Media Site Tickld.com

Brian Heffernan December 4, 2015April 21, 2020

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What’s Next For St. Louis With Crystal Martin

Kelly Hamilton November 17, 2015April 21, 2020

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Why St. Louis Is The Best Location For Square’s Newest Office

Kelly Hamilton September 28, 2015April 21, 2020

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Rosa Mayer St Louis LaunchCode

Disrupting The Tech Talent Gap With Rosa Mayer

Dan Reus September 21, 2015October 5, 2021

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Chicago Social Entrepreneur Emile Cambry Brings Education And Tech Opportunities to St. Louis

Benjamin Bathke August 13, 2015October 4, 2021

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CIC, LockerDome, LaunchCode Looking To Expand

Kelsey Waananen July 9, 2015October 4, 2021

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LaunchCode To Open Youth Mentor Center On Delmar Boulevard This Summer

Kelsey Waananen April 29, 2015October 4, 2021

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A New Way to Acquire Coding Talent

David Strom April 28, 2015October 4, 2021

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The Code to Transform Lives

EQ Community Network April 15, 2015October 4, 2021

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Why I’m Moving From San Francisco to St. Louis

Juney Ham November 12, 2014October 4, 2021

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LaunchCode Hackathon to be Hosted by 12 Harvard Faculty Members this Friday at T-REX

Christopher Reilly March 27, 2014October 4, 2021

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Prosper Partners With Golden Seeds, RoverTown Roving, T-REX Nixes Little X

Christopher Reilly March 12, 2014October 4, 2021

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Olin Cup finalist SynerZ Medical Raises $1M, TrackBill Raises $500K too

Christopher Reilly January 9, 2014October 4, 2021

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St. Louisan Wins $55,000 investment on ABC’s Shark Tank

Christopher Reilly November 27, 2013October 4, 2021

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Jim McKelvey Launches LaunchCode, Showtime Signs On With LockerDome

Christopher Reilly August 20, 2013October 4, 2021

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