LaunchCode is a non-profit organization that creates pathways to economic opportunity and upward mobility through apprenticeships and job placement in technology. The presentation was made to the KC Coalition for Digital Inclusion in March 2016.

2. What is LaunchCode?

3. “LaunchCode has established
a national model for
accelerated technology
employment and on-the-job
training, and I am glad they
are opening an office in
Kansas City.”
Mayor Sly James

4. It is working
350+
apprenticeship
placements
in 2 years
308% increase in salary over
pre-apprenticeship income
90% become full-
time employees
$50K avg. salary

6. Kansas City businesses are onboard
40 employer partners in 8 weeks!

7. Who do we need? (Ready now)
90-day
Apprenticeship
Employment
Coders,
regardless
of educational
background

8. Who do we need? (Not yet ready)
90-day
Apprenticeship
Employment
Would-be
coders
90-day
Apprenticeship
Employment
Free
CS50x
class
Coders,
regardless
of educational
background

9. Target CS50x audience
Anyone motivated to change
their lives by learning the skills
to succeed in tech.

10. Two events coming: help needed
Launch Your Career Day
Union Station
Sat., March 12th
Noon – 5:00
LaunchYourCareerDay.com
CS50x
UMKC
April 13-Aug 17
Mon. & Wed. Evenings
LaunchCode.org/CS50x

11. CS50x structure
• 16-Weeks
• Mondays & Wednesdays
Mondays: 7:30-10:00pm
Wednesdays: 6:00-9:30pm
• April 13th thru August 17th

12. KC@LaunchCode.org
www.LaunchCode.org/KC
LaunchYourCareerDay.com
www.LaunchCode.org/CS50x
@Launch_Code