Code Youth Code Youth

Ontario’s free coding program for young adults

A 10–12 week pathway into tech for people aged 17–29 who left school early or face barriers to work.

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Knowledge for empowerment

Code Youth prepares young adults for entry-level tech work with practical coding, portfolio projects, and industry workshops. The program is free, online, and built for people who need a second start.

Based in Kanata, Ontario. Serving learners across the province.

Young adults collaborating

What you get

Technical skills

Training focused on what recruiters ask for today, not a multi-year degree track.

Hands-on practice

Live coding during instruction, plus side projects you can show employers.

Portfolio support

Guidance to turn class work into a public GitHub and project story.

Industry access

Workshops and networking with IT professionals and hiring partners.

Why it matters now

$18+Typical food / retail starting wage
$28+Junior programmer starting wage
200k+Digital-skill roles still opening in Canada through 2026–2028

Canadian digital-skills demand remains high. Code Youth exists so young adults who were left out of traditional education can still enter that pipeline.

Learner at a laptop

Who we help

Young adults ages 17–29 who left high school early, or who face barriers to education or employment.

  • A clearer path out of low-wage, part-time work
  • A chance at more stable income
  • Meaningful first roles in tech
  • Space to rebuild confidence as a learner

Recent notes

Spring 2025

New cohort focus: web fundamentals, Git, and a public portfolio in 12 weeks.

2024–2025

Continued partnerships with Ontario IT teams for volunteer-led workshops.

Coverage

Code Youth was previously featured in the Ottawa Business Journal for tech-sector training that helps at-risk youth.