Tech Career Bridge

Computing for All serves Washington state students and job seekers

Learn to code at Computing for All

Computing for All offers a Full Stack Web & Software Development Tech Career Bridge program (formerly Pre-Apprenticeship) for Washington state students.

To qualify, you must be:

A Washington state resident

Between 16 and 24 years old

In need of financial assistance

Full Stack Web &
Software Development

Learn to code, build professional job skills, and network with employers in our Tech Career Bridge program.

Live, online, instructor-lead classes
Free for qualified students, or join an associated earn-to-learn program
5 courses offered per year, 6 courses required to complete
Tuesday & Thursday afternoons during Fall, Winter, and Spring; daily classes in summer

Your Career Bridge

Tech Career Bridge is a training program to provide you with the technical and professional skills to qualify for industry internships, and entry level jobs.

Industry-aligned Coding Instruction

Professional Skills Development

Industry Mentorship & Networking

Competitive Candidate

Program Benefits

Portfolio Creation

Our curriculum is project-based. This means you’ll be coding functional web applications as you learn. You’ll also be using professional software, versioning, and design tools. Upon completion of the program, you should have a portfolio of projects to show to potential employers.

Certification

Our curriculum will prepare you to complete industry certification tests such as those offered by Microsoft and other companies. You may also earn college credit.

Job Skills

The Pre-Apprenticeship pathway teaches both technical and job skills, including resume, portfolio, and interview preparation. You’ll learn to use professional project management tools, practice teamwork, and leadership skills.

Mentorship

You will meet professionals from Seattle area tech companies who volunteer as guest speakers or coaches. Some employer mentors work directly with students, creating, assigning, and reviewing completed projects.

Career Navigation

Throughout the program, CFA will help guide your next steps, should you wish to pursue an internship, a formal tech apprenticeship, or entry into a post secondary education. After graduating from the Pre-Apprenticeship Program we will follow up with you to further support you on your career path.

Program Details

Live, online instruction in a virtual classroom, led by industry-experienced instructors
Free for qualified students
Connected with Seattle earn-to-learn programs
Advanced placement tests for students with prior programming experience
Some assistance available for computer equipment

Schedule

*Pre-Apprenticehsip programs are not just classes, but formal preparation for an industry apprenticeship.
Make sure you can meet the time commitments before applying.

Fall, Winter, and Spring (school year) quarters:

8 weeks
2 classes per week: Tuesdays & Thursdays
2.75 hours per class, 4PM – 6:45PM

Summer quarter (2 courses):

7-8 weeks
4 classes per week: Monday-Thursday
5 hours per class, Noon-5pm

Upcoming Quarters

Spring 2026: March 24 – May 19

Summer 2026: July 1 – August 13

Curriculum

Level 1

Intro to Computer Programming with Python

Learn the basics of computer programming with Python. By the end of the quarter, students work in teams to design and code a Python game.

Level 2

Web Development 1: HTML & CSS

Learn to code a website, and explore the basics of user interface design.

Level 3

Web Development 2: JavaScript

Learn the programming language of the web while continuing to advance your HTML and CSS skills.

Level 4

Frontend Web Development

Advance your understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript while creating interactive websites with functional forms, and API-generated content.

Level 5

Backend Web Development

Use Python and JavaScript for server side programs for dynamic content generation and learn SQL and no-SQL database management.

Level 6

Full Stack Web Development

Use server side Node JS and frontend framework React JS (MERN stack) to create a modern, full stack web application.

Level 7: The Last Mile (Optional)

Industry-Mentored Full Stack Web Development

Build a full stack application directed under the tutelage of one of our Employer Partners or an industry volunteer. Network and add to your portfolio.

Ready to apply?