CodePath.org Innovation & Technology Culture

“When we first created CodePath, our dream was to repair the broken bridge between what CS students were learning in college, and what the tech industry needed,” said CodePath CEO and Co-Founder Michael Ellison. “Today we are beyond thrilled that CodePath - and all of our staff, students, supporters, and community - are being recognized by Fast Company as a leading innovator in the Education sector. In the next five years, CodePath plans to grow by another 10x to serve 100,000 students annually, so that we reach nearly 100% of the underserved student population and ensure best-in-class educational experiences are not just accessible, but become the default experience for all.”

CodePath is integrating Claude into its AI courses—including Foundations of AI Engineering, Applications of AI Engineering, and AI Open-Source Capstone—so students can learn to build with tools like Claude Code and contribute to real-world open-source projects.

Beyond the classroom, Anthropic and CodePath will collaborate on public research exploring how AI is changing coding education and the dynamics of economic opportunity. We’ll share what we learn from students, educators, and industry leaders about what’s working—and what isn’t—as AI changes how people build technical skills and enter the workforce.