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Code Differently

Experiential youth coding education program

Overview

Code Differently runs hands-on coding programs for youth through experiential learning. It teaches information technology with practical projects and workshops that connect students to local market needs, helping bridge education with community job opportunities. Unlike standard classroom tech programs, it emphasizes project-based, real-world relevance and local relevance. The goal is to equip communities with IT skills to succeed in the 21st century and close the gap between schooling and local industry needs.

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About Code Differently

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Industries

ConsultingEducation

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$500K

Headquarters

Wilmington, DE

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • The August 31, 2026 IT Support Bootcamp shows active intake and near-term revenue.
  • Technical.ly reported Delaware used Code Differently grads for stalled unemployment claims in February 2026.
  • ARPA, JPMorgan Chase, and state vouchers still subsidize tuition, expanding enrollments today.

What critics are saying

  • Code Differently depends on public subsidies that expire, cutting enrollment when grants lapse.
  • Delaware procurement and grant decisions dominate revenue, exposing the company to budget shocks.
  • Without state and employer funding, bootcamp tuition exceeds target students' cash flow.

What makes Code Differently unique

  • Wilmington University grants Code Differently students up to 18 credits, speeding degree completion.
  • Its 20-week AI-Powered Software Engineer Bootcamp sells job-ready training with externships and career coaching.
  • Delaware government work and WIOA eligibility embed Code Differently in local workforce systems.

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Total Funding

$500k

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options

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6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
Technical.ly
May 1st, 2024
Reallist Connectors 2024: Meet 20 Of The Most Impactful Leaders In Delaware’S Innovation Scene

Connecting is a big part of any tech ecosystem, from education to career development to startup building.Technical.ly launched RealLIST Connectors four years ago, right when the world felt the most disconnected. It’s now an annual roundup of people working to build their local tech, entrepreneurship and innovation communities through the power of connection, whether linking others to networks, jobs or resources.Delaware’s RealLIST Connectors are forward-looking innovators with an eye on inclusion, ecosystem building and making things better for future generations. Each year, we add a new group to the cohort. Check out our original 75-person list from 2020, and the 2021, 2022 and 2023 addendums.This year’s contribution includes nominations from the community, as well as newsroom picks based on reporting over the last couple of years by this Delaware-based reporter.So, here it is — the 2024 edition, a peek into our source book at some of the most future-facing, highly impactful connectors you should know, presented in alphabetical order.P.S. We’re always looking for people to spotlight on our ReaLISTs. If you or someone you know deserves to be here, you can submit a nomination all year round.Nathalie AntonovTedxWilmington, LadybugAntonov is a part of several impactful community entities

Draper Holdings Business Trust
Mar 6th, 2024
WilmU, Code Differently form partnership to train more tech candidates

Code Differently has now entered into a partnership with Wilmington University in which its participants can earn up to 18 credits toward an undergraduate degree.

Delaware Business Now
Feb 15th, 2023
JPMorgan Chase makes $1.7 million investment in Wilmington workforce development programs - Delaware Business Now

JPMorgan Chase announced investments in four organizations, Delaware State University, Code Differently, L.E.E.P. Inc., and Zip Code Wilmington totaling more than $1.7 million to support workforce development in Wilmington. Delaware State University will receive $709,000 over three years to de

Technical.ly
Nov 29th, 2022
Delaware, Get Ready To Vote: Meet Your Nominees For The 2022 Technical.Ly Awards

It wouldn’t really be the end of the year without some form of superlatives, would it?. 2022 has been yet another challenging year. The tech industry has seen mass layoffs, political unrest continues here and abroad, and the COVID-19 pandemic has settled in as something we just live with now. Yet in Delaware, we’ve seen bright spots, including a tech and entrepreneurship community that has stayed on its feet through a turbulent period

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