About Arkansas Coding Academy
Whether you need to hire technical talent or are looking to reskill yourself, Arkansas Coding Academy is here for you!
Shaping the Future of Tech
Arkansas Coding Academy has been shaping the future of tech since 2016. Founded to bridge the IT skills gap identified by Arkansas Governor Hutchinson’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Computer Science Education, we offer market-driven technical training taught by industry experts.
Our Mission
Arkansas Coding Academy provides expert-led, in-demand technology training to fuel a diverse, career-ready workforce in Arkansas.
Our Values
- Community
- Intellectual Excellence
- Diversity
- Integrity
Guiding Students Toward a Rewarding Career in Tech
Arkansas Coding Academy teaches the technical skills companies are looking for.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to upskill or someone completely new to coding, we’re here to guide you on your path to a rewarding career in tech. With a high success rate in job placements, you can have confidence that we’ll provide you with the skills, tools, and resources you need to secure your dream job in software development.
Market-Driven Curriculum
We hire experts in the industry to teach our coding courses, and we work with Arkansas companies to ensure our course curriculum aligns with market demands. Our instructors are actively working in the tech industry, constantly learning and innovating their curriculum to ensure that you learn computer programming skills that employers are currently looking for and are able to apply them quickly in your new career.
Fully Virtual Programs
Each of our courses is fully virtual and held at convenient times in the evenings, so students from anywhere in the United States can learn programming skills, even with a family or a full-time job.
Diversity and Inclusion
Students from all walks of life come to our program with the shared goal of building a new future. We are passionate about helping students across the U.S. learn new skills and advance their careers.
Career Development & Networking
We work with our students on resume writing, online profiles, interviews, and more to help them prepare for a new career. Our program ensures students develop technical and soft skills and build a network to launch a successful career in tech.
Payment Plans
We offer payment plan options for our students, ensuring that financial considerations don’t hinder their pursuit of a rewarding career in tech.
How We Fuel a Career-Ready Workforce
Arkansas Coding Academy is a coding boot camp that provides expert-led training on in-demand technical skills. This fuels a diverse, career-ready workforce right here in Arkansas.
This is how we fulfill our mission:
- 1. First, we offer a rigorous technical training program taught by professionals in the industry. From day one, our students begin learning how their new skills will be applied on the job.
- 2. Second, we have a network of technical professionals who pour their wisdom into our students, teaching the soft skills our students need to be competent contributors from day one in their new careers.
- 3. Lastly, we work with companies that hire technical talent, ensuring our curriculum supports their talent requirements and connects hiring managers with this diverse set of talent.
Our Team
Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board consists of professionals in IT, government, and education fields. These professionals provide valuable input and guidance to our program to ensure our students stand out from the crowd.
Josh Smith
CEO, Metova
Stephen Addison, PhD
Professor and Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas
Sandra Swindle
Global Chief Operating Officer, Merkle / CXM
Jeff D. Standridge, Ed.D.
Managing Partner, Cadron Capital Partners
Kenny Kinley
President & CEO, Edafio Technology Partners
Grace Rains
Executive Director, Conductor
Josh Smith
CEO, Metova
Stephen Addison, PhD
Professor and Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas
Sandra Swindle
Global Chief Operating Officer, Merkle / CXM
Jeff D. Standridge, Ed.D.
Managing Partner, Cadron Capital Partners
Kenny Kinley
President & CEO, Edafio Technology Partners
Grace Rains
Executive Director, Conductor
Michael B. Hargis, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor of Management, College of Business, University of Central Arkansas
Shaneil Ealy, Ed.D., CPP
Associate Vice President, Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, University of Central Arkansas
GB Cazes
Founder & CEO, Emory Solutions LLC
Cody Waits
Director, Office of Skills Development, Arkansas Department of Commerce
Sonny Bradley
Vice President, Acxiom
Bill Yoder
Executive Director, Arkansas Center for Data Sciences
Corey Parks, MBA, PCED
Vice President of Economic Development, Conway Area Chamber of Commerce
Jay Callaway
Vice President of Branded Communications, First Orion
Staff
Alison Wish
Director
Kaitlyn Sullivan
Technical Program Specialist
Dee Shepherd
Student Experience Coordinator
Leslie Coger
Fiscal Support and Office Manager
Lizzy Beck
Marketing Intern
Instructors
Cameron Carper
Full-Stack Web Development Instructor
Daniel Lazenby
Full-Stack Web Development Instructor
Jack Mulhollan
Full-Stack Web Development Instructor
Joseph Jackson
Full-Stack Web Development Instructor
Derrick Carruth
Technical Bootcamp Instructor
Zach Callahan
Web Development Instructor
Coding Excellence Starts Here.
Apply now and take the first step toward a future filled with exciting possibilities in the tech industry. Don’t just learn to code; learn to thrive in the world of technology with Arkansas Coding Academy.
Your future starts here.
