We provide access to affordable training and professional development to prepare aspiring individuals for entry into the fastest growing, high demand digital careers. Let our team of experts guide you to a new future as a software developer or cybersecurity expert.
Our full pipeline creates a flow of skilled digital talent for local employers by providing accessible training to potential employees at different stages of life.
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5th - 8th Grade
Coding Education
The Youth Coding League provides innovative, project-based introduction to computer science using a youth extracurricular sports model.
Adults
Coding And Cyber Training
Accessible, immersive training of employable, entry-level skills with wraparound services, hands-on real-world experiences, and ongoing mentoring and support.
H.S. Career & Tech Ed
Coding And Cyber Training
High school seniors complete the same skills training as re-skilling adults, integrated into CTE programs. Training is provided by professional technicians.
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Innovate SOMO provides employable entry-level skills and real-world experience for aspiring software developers and cybersecurity specialists from all backgrounds and regions.
Connected. Experienced. Authentic Leadership.
We run in-person and virtual classes across southern Missouri from Cape Girardeau to Springfield and many places in between. Key to our system's success are the relationships we maintain with employers in southern Missouri. Our technical leaders actively communicate with businesses about student projects and apprenticeships as well as on contract-based work. We strive for each of our educators to have a leading role on at least one professional web application or native mobile application at all times. We like our technical leaders to be informed, empowered, and engaged for students at every point in their learning process.
We designed our training model to emphasize connections between regional employers and graduates or soon-to-be graduates of the program. Additionally, a supportive community of businesses and subject matter experts provide knowledge, leadership, and skills training along the way for trainees.
Our training Approach
Train Local Talent
Local workers are more loyal
Serve new learners and existing professionals
Lower recruiting costs and reduce churn
Increase high-growth company starts and attraction
Increase Access To Training
Start teaching skills earlier
Remove barriers to attract socially and economically distressed individuals
Provide alternatives to higher education
Immerse students in employable skills training
Go Beyond Boot camps
Engage employers and use their needs to drive the process
Increase skill depth and breadth
Train like professionals work: skills, scrum teams, employer projects
Focus on immediate employment and long-term occupational success
Connect with Employers And customers
Coordinate employer capstone projects
Provide paid work experiences and apprenticeships to extend training
Create off-ramps to employment, training, and further education
Connect students to regional mentors and colleagues
Programs
Adult training programs that are accessible and affordable for all.
Become A Full Stack Developer
Code Labs is a comprehensive 12-month software developer training program driven by local employers providing hands-on skill training and supported by a local community of professionals.
Employer Driven Training
Regional employers provide code instructors and program support
Regional employers provide capstone projects, mentorship, and support
Accessible
Adult part-time reskilling programs provided at no cost
Fully virtual and blended classroom delivery options
Paid Experience & Employment
Paid work experiences and apprenticeships available to gain added professional experience
Contractual and full-time employment placement opportunities
Community of Practice
Instruction and extensive support by local software developers
Post graduation extended training and portfolio development
