
Code Labs
Software Developer Training
Code Labs is a local tech education and on-the-job training program provided by experienced software developers to adults in rural communities in Missouri and Kentucky. Our Full-Stack Web Developer program provides the skills, practical experience, and job readiness to prepare you for high salary, high quality entry-level software developer jobs. No prior experience is necessary, and scholarships are provided to those admitted to the program.
Deadline to apply is July 18!
The Code Labs program was established in 2016 when demand for local digital talent sky-rocketed in the Southeast Missouri region. The success and growth of the program are due to the innovative organization, delivery, and employer integration. Courses in the program are part-time, allowing participants to continue earning while learning, and the hands-on practical curriculum is delivered with blends of online learning and local face-to-face instruction.
Uniquely, instructors in the program are professional software developers, who are engaged in the use of modern languages and tools and dedicated to the around-the-clock support of trainees. Local and remote employers sponsor Code Labs’ capstone projects in each course, providing trainees a “real-world” experience interviewing and working with a regional employer.
What Do Full-Stack Developers Earn?
Annual Mean Wage of Software Developers in May 2021*
- Missouri - $100,290
- Kentucky - $97,810
*Results may vary, depending on the company and position. These numbers are not intended to reflect what a Code Labs participant can expect immediately after graduation.
Annual Mean Wage of All Occupations in May 2021
- Missouri - $51,390
- Kentucky - $48,170
Don't Just Take
Our Word For It

“The classroom learning style was appealing to me and the curriculum was a great way to supplement my other education within the tech field. I appreciated the accessibility the Code Labs program provides from a financial aspect because courses and/or boot camp-type environments in the computer science field can be very costly.”
- Bri G.
2022 Alum

“The flexibility of the program worked well for a work and family schedule, allowing me to work on classwork when I had time and still spend time with my family. The in-group work aspect was another big draw, being able to work with others that were also learning the material and then working together to build projects together was of tremendous help in solidifying the material for me.”
- David W.
2022 Alum

“A big reason I went with Code Labs over any other program was that it's completely free. Paying thousands of dollars to go to a boot camp wasn't feasible for me when I started this program. I love the rural source employment network. Working on and getting paid for a real project is going to look great on a resume and I'm learning things from a perspective I probably never would have had I not been given this opportunity.”
- Ashley L.
2022 Alum
FAQ
Back-end web development refers to the server side of development where you are primarily focused on how the site works. This type of web development usually consists of three parts: a server, an application, and a database. Code written by back-end developers is what communicates the database information back to the browser. Anything you can’t easily see with the eye such as databases and servers is the work of a back-end developer.
Participants who want to complete the Code Labs Back-End Web Development program must have completed Code Labs Front-End Development, or an equivalent training or education program.
**If you previously completed the Front-End Web Development course, just check the box on the application form and your application will be complete.
If access to a laptop is keeping you from applying for the program, please contact the team at Codefi.
- Application form submitted and pre-work course completed.
- Available time to spend on program activity.
- When enrolling students, we also strive to assemble a class that reflects the broader community and represents a diverse array of backgrounds.
**If you previously completed the Front-End Web Development course, just check the box on the application form and your application will be complete.
Graduates will continue to have access to this communication tool after the program to allow continued collaboration with their colleagues and code coaches as they grow and expand their careers.
Participants work closely with their team throughout the course to work through problems, complete assignments, and build projects. Though working on a team, participants still get to complete each assignment individually, ensuring they understand each topic. Our number one priority is to ensure that each student receives the guidance needed to be successful in the program.
The success and growth of the Code Labs program is due to its innovative organization, delivery, and employer integration. Courses in the program are part time, allowing participants to continue earning while learning, and the hands-on practical curriculum is delivered with blends of online learning and local face-to-face instruction. Uniquely, instructors in the program are professional software developers, who are engaged in use of modern languages and tools and dedicated to around the clock support of trainees. Finally, local and remote employers sponsor Code Labs’ capstone projects in each course, providing trainees a “real-world” experience interviewing and working with an employer.
Code Labs is owned and operated by Codefi, a group of tech entrepreneurs located in southeast Missouri who partner with private and public groups to deploy an innovation ecosystem to train digital workers and entrepreneurs, build and attract software-focused companies, and create community spaces to expand the digital economy in rural communities.
Codefi’s mission is to eliminate the skills and opportunity gaps preventing workers and entrepreneurs in rural regions from thriving in the digital economy. In strong digital economies, workers drive innovation and become entrepreneurs, creating local wealth, more economic diversity, and future-proof jobs and occupations.