Code Platoon

What Code Platoon does

Code Platoon is a Chicago-based nonprofit coding school for veterans, active-duty service members and military spouses. It offers two main tracks. Fullstack Engineering teaches JavaScript, Python, React and Django and runs 15 weeks full-time or 28 weeks part-time, in person or remote. AI Cloud & DevOps Engineering is a 28-week, fully remote program covering tools such as AWS, Terraform and Kubernetes. Free introductory courses are available for people with no experience.

The program is VA-approved, so students can use GI Bill benefits, and it also takes part in the military's SkillBridge program. The organization says 67% of students receive scholarships. A career-services team coaches graduates and connects them with employers. Code Platoon reports that it has trained more than 700 students since 2016, that 72% of graduates land tech jobs, and that their median starting salary is $85,000.

Charity Navigator rates Code Platoon four stars, and it holds a 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid. Donations fund scholarships, career services and curriculum. The organization says 82% of every dollar goes directly to training.

Key facts

• 700+ students trained since 2016 (donate page)
• Reports that 72% of graduates land tech jobs, at a median starting salary of $85,000 (donate page)
• 67% of students receive scholarships; the program is VA-approved for GI Bill use (donate page; Candid)
• Fullstack program runs 15 weeks full-time or 28 weeks part-time, in person or remote (homepage)

Before you give

• Stock and legacy gifts are arranged through giving@codeplatoon.org (donate page).