Program gets NBA assist in training students for software developer jobs

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: May 31, 2021 4:00 AM CT | Published: May 31, 2021 4:00 AM CT
<strong>Fantasia Simmons helps applicants for the Code Collective's coding education program on May 20.&nbsp; CodeCrew and the Collective Blueprint launched Code Collective, an education program for Shelby County residents who are interested in entry-level software developer positions.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)

Fantasia Simmons helps applicants for the Code Collective's coding education program on May 20. CodeCrew and the Collective Blueprint launched Code Collective, an education program for Shelby County residents who are interested in entry-level software developer positions. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)

The Collective Blueprint and CodeCrew are expanding programming through a partnership.

Christin Yates

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Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.