Meet Noel
A first-generation kid from Del Valle High School is now months from a Computer Science degree at Harvard.
When Noel Mendez applied to Code2College, he was a first-generation student with nothing but drive. He earned paid internships at Eventbrite and H‑E‑B, then a full ride to Harvard, where he is finishing his degree. Noel is one of thousands.
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Noel Mendez
Code2College alumnus · Harvard, Computer Science
Your gift puts a first-generation student like Noel into a paid tech internship, a real role, real pay, and a real path into the industry.
A decade in numbers
The proof behind the promise, measured outcomes, not estimates.
6,000+
Students served since 2016
96%
Matriculate to four-year colleges
83%
Of interns outperform undergraduate interns
500+
Paid technical internship placements
Funding the next decade
Since 2016, Code2College has connected high-school students from low-access communities with the skills, mentorship, and paid internships to launch careers in technology. On November 7, we mark ten years of impact and set our sights on the next ten.
1Expand paid technical internships, the proven pathway into opportunity.
2Strengthen mentorship & career readiness for AI-driven workplaces.
3Build a stronger, more diverse talent pipeline for the future workforce.
Frequently asked questions
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Gifts fund paid technical internships, mentorship, and career-readiness programs that place first-generation students into real, paid tech roles.
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