CanCode Communities provides tools & structures for employers, educators, and everyone in New York State so we can all enjoy a more vibrant, inclusive, and growing economy in the software sector. Established in the summer of 2016, AlbanyCanCode is a non profit that develops non-traditional talent and advocates for a vibrant, inclusive tech talent pipeline in our region. We design and deliver workforce training courses and hands-on K12 coding programs, in alignment with the needs of employers, educators, talent and the community in general. The mission is to shift mindset about who can work in technology, remove cultural and economic barriers to joining the tech workforce, and establish and promote pathways to tech careers throughout the region.