The Heart of Gold Podcast - Episode 1: Creating Coding Careers with Mike Roberts
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Heart of Gold podcast, hosted by Jeff Winkler. Join Jeff as he shines a spotlight on nonprofits making life-changing impacts. In this episode, Jeff interviews Mike Roberts, CEO of Creating Coding Careers, based in San Diego. Mike shares insights into the unique apprenticeship program they offer, which pays students to learn coding and guarantees job placements. Learn about the differences between internships and apprenticeships, the challenges in scaling such programs, and hear inspiring stories of transformation. Whether you're interested in supporting the mission or considering a career change into tech, this episode provides valuable information and encourages community involvement. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this initiative and help create more pathways into tech careers.
00:00 Introduction to Heart of Gold Podcast
00:24 Special Offers and How to Get Involved
01:06 Introducing Today's Guest: Mike Roberts
01:28 Overview of Creating Coding Careers
02:06 The Unique Apprenticeship Model
04:56 Differences Between Internships and Apprenticeships
07:29 Mike's Journey and Motivation
10:00 Challenges and Evolution of Coding Bootcamps
15:27 The Apprenticeship Experience
22:51 Employer Success Stories
27:48 The Importance of Diversity in Tech
28:41 Personal Experiences with Underrepresentation
29:34 Challenges and Solutions for Diversity
34:03 Success Stories from the Code School
39:14 The Role of AI in Coding
45:23 Mentorship and Community Support
49:50 Future Plans and Events
51:57 Pathways to Success in Tech
Buy Creating Coding Careers bracelet:
http://heartofgoldbracelets.com
Give Money to Creating Coding Careers:
https://cccareers.org/support-new-collar-career-pathways/
Give Time (Mentorship) to Creating Coding Careers:
Email: [email protected]
Prework link for Creating Coding Careers:
https://apply.cccareers.org/?_gl=1*1tui4u2*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDYwNDg5NTYuQ2owS0NRandsTWZBQmhDV0FSSXNBREdYZHlfRXhsdlRwbF8zaF81LWhYWEYwaWhpU255bEwyVzZLZnRVU0hkOFhnYUcyV1h4SzEwOXZUMGFBbklBRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*OTUwNjEwNjMuMTc0NjAzNTIxNA..
