Code2040 By The Numbers

Universities Represented by Students Served

Technologists Served

Fellows Secured Internships

Programs Created and Run

The tech sector is one of the fastest growing, most unregulated, and most powerful sectors in the world. And yet, Black and Latinx people are grossly underrepresented compared to the population at large. As we face a new era in tech, we need Black and Latinx people to drive innovation. The tech sector must change, and Code2040 existed to change it.

Since our founding, we have served over 20,000 technologists, 95% of whom are Black and Latinx.

With our Fellows Program specifically, 15,670 technologists have applied over the past 9 years; Students from over 165 universities have participated; Over 1,000 Fellows have secured internships as a result of the Fellows Program.

Over the years, we created and ran 10 different programs supporting Black and Latinx students, entrepreneurs, and professionals at all stages of their careers. These included:

Fellows Program

Technical Applicant Prep (TAP)

Tech Trek

Managers Trainings

Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)

Racial Equity Trainings

Salons

So Shifts the Sector

Early Career Accelerator Program (ECAP)

Gatherings

Through these programs, we partnered with 115 companies and organized 211 Code2040 gatherings in 13 locations, including California, New York, Massachusetts, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Michigan, Puerto Rico, and more.

While other organizations assist young people to enter into the tech sector, no other organization offered no cost (to participants) technical and racial equity advocacy mentorship and resources to Black and Latinx college students.

Here are a few glimpses into the impact the Code2040 community has made and experienced over the years:

Testimonials

  • “When I found Code2040, I was so happy! I thought, ‘Yeah! I want to be part of this community. I want to feel that I belong in this industry, and have community who will support me.’ This program is amazing. It’s been wonderful. I have support here, and all the workshops have helped me so much. I met other students, and we connected, worked together on projects, and formed a team for the hackathon! This program has been so supportive for both my studies and myself. I feel confident that I can go into tech and that I belong here.”

    — Gabriela Araujo (Fellows Program ‘ 26)

  • “Find communities, like Code2040, that actually seek to uplift you. Never let anyone limit what you can do, never let anyone limit or define your path for you.”

    — Elikem Hamenoo (Fellows Program ‘25)

  • “Joining Code2040 is how I got into my stride. I found my community. I found people across the nation, even in tech centers like San Francisco, facing similar struggles. Those connections and relationships are really what allowed me to pursue CS through the degree and into a career that I really want.”

    — Adam Valencia (Fellows Program ‘21)

  • “Over the years, I have recruited many Code2040 alumni—sometimes even without realizing the connection at first. Please know that your impact has not gone unnoticed.”

    — Jamelia Quiet

  • “It’s truly unfortunate to see Code2040 go. I wouldn’t be where I am and wouldn’t have accomplished what I have without being a part of this program. Hopefully we can all carry on the mission Code2040 sought to achieve in our work.”

    Mead Gyawu (Fellows Program ‘22)