About Ada Developers Academy HQ · Seattle
Ada Developers Academy is a tuition-free, nonprofit coding academy based in Seattle, founded in 2013 to build a high-quality pipeline to careers in tech by removing barriers and cultivating community. It offers cohort-based software developer training with a focus on inclusivity, supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds. The program includes immersive learning, paid internships, and long-term mentorship, resulting in high graduation and employment rates. It partners with tech companies and relies on donor support to remain tuition-free.
Ada Developers Academy is a nonprofit coding school that provides tuition-free, cohort-based software development training to adults, with a mission to remove barriers and cultivate community in tech. Founded in 2013 by Elise Worthy and Scott Case, it targets underrepresented groups in STEM, offering a rigorous curriculum, paid internships, and ongoing support. Since its inception, it has graduated over 1,200 students, with 96% graduation rates and 78% employed in tech within six months. The academy’s model includes a stipend to support living costs during training and partnerships with tech companies and donors to sustain its tuition-free model. Graduates report transformative experiences, citing community, mentorship, and belonging as key factors in their success.
- In business
- since 2013
- Owner
- Elise Worthy and Scott Case
- Serves
- Seattle, WA
About
Ada Developers Academy is a tuition-free, nonprofit coding academy based in Seattle, founded in 2013 to build a high-quality pipeline to careers in tech by removing barriers and cultivating community. It offers cohort-based software developer training with a focus on inclusivity, supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds. The program includes immersive learning, paid internships, and long-term mentorship, resulting in high graduation and employment rates. It partners with tech companies and relies on donor support to remain tuition-free.
Programs
The academy offers a rigorous, cohort-based curriculum focused on full-stack web development with Ruby on Rails and JavaScript. Students receive paid internships to bridge the gap between training and the workforce. The program is tuition-free and includes a stipend to support living costs during training.
Why Choose Ada?
Ada stands out for its commitment to diversity, community, and long-term support. Graduates report transformative experiences, citing belonging, mentorship, and ongoing community as key to their success. The academy’s model addresses systemic inequities in tech by providing access, support, and career pathways to underrepresented groups.