Course Eligibility
Who can apply for our courses?
Eligibility
Are you over 18?
Do you live within 90 minutes on local transport of a CYF city?
Are you on a low income?
Do you want to change your life with a career in tech?
Suitability
And have you experienced one or more of the following:
Refuge/Asylum
Forced Migration
Disability
Prison
Long term unemployment
Homelessness
Single parenthood
Social care
Poverty
Then you are welcome at Code Your Future. You will find many people with similar experiences here.
Common questions
Can refugees work?
Refugees have the right to work. There are no restrictions on the type of work they can do, so their job types can vary - they may earn a decent wage or have a minimum wage job.
Can asylum seekers work?
It depends on the country. In the UK asylum seekers do not have the right to work.
Minimum Entry Qualifications
CYF welcomes applications from wide range of backgrounds. We use a decision model called Rainbird to determine eligibilty and suitability. You can read more about Rainbird on the docs.
Our Ideal Trainee
Communication skills
Strong English language skills, can express themselves and their ideas/questions/technical projects in English at CEFR B2 at least
Remote communication skills
Feels comfortable reaching out and asking questions
Communicates proactively and follows through
Problem-solving abilities
Inquisitive and curious
Seeks out answers on their own
Excited and open to new challenges/learning
Iterates and experiments to find answers
Professional workplace skills
Understands what is expected of them in a workplace
Collaborative
Ability to manage their time well, prioritize tasks, and follow through
Seeks out feedback from others, receives and gives feedback well, integrates feedback
Flexible/deals well with ambiguity
Participates in the CYF community
Shares knowledge - returns as a mentor or coach
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