Kimberley Cook

We want this to be the go-to board for anyone wanting to get their first job in tech :) twitter.com/codebar/status…

I've starting to use Bluesky more than this site now! So come say hi over there 👉 bsky.app/profile/kimber…

You know what'd be a good open source Rails application issue to tackle if you were looking for one? This one from @codebar. github.com/codebar/planne…

Speak at codebar Festival 2025! 🚀 @codebar is looking for diverse voices for their 5-day hybrid event (Mar 3-8)!🌟 ✨ Workshops (90 min) ✨ Talks (20-30 min) on tech, careers, or wellbeing 📍 Virtual & London 📝 Apply now: forms.gle/a1z9U6X4EQZ2dV… #WomenInTech #codebarFestival

We're looking for a new Trustee to join the board at codebar! We're looking for someone who has experience fundraising for a charity, you'll play a role in developing and executing strategies to help us secure funding for our workshops. Read more here jobs.codebar.io/jobs/WXbDvNsj0…

For just £5 a month - the price of a coffee - you can provide consistent support for minorities seeking a path into tech and a brighter future. If you’re able to help, we’d be extremely grateful of your support codebar.enthuse.com/donate/#!/

Episode 2 of codebar Stories is live with the wonderful Nellie Allsop 🎉 She is a long standing member of our Norwich chapter, starting off as a student and now coaching. Listen on your favourite podcast platform today ❤️

Episode 1 of codebar Stories is live with the incredible @thekimmykola 🚀 Kim is a developer, coach, blogger, community builder, and event creator. Her journey with us started in 2017, and since then, she’s made her mark in the tech world! Listen now on your podcast platform ❤️

I am so excited to be launching a podcast! My favourite thing about @codebar has always been the people, and their stories. Please take a listen to the trailer, full first episode launching in 1 week! open.spotify.com/episode/5tPPmP…

codebar Stories started as a blog, but today we’re SO EXCITED to announce its fresh new format as a podcast! We’ll be breaking down the myth that tech isn't for you by sharing real stories from our amazing community. So please, head over to your podcast platform & listen now ❤️

@AmberBadger_ I am so sorry you had to go through this. How disgusting!

This is why Dad was front page yesterday. There are so many things I want to say about how it's all made us feel (because the full story goes even further than what is shared here) but I'm just exhausted. Completely and utterly exhausted.

We're looking for companies, who specialise in AI, to partner with us for a series of events. Sound like you? Drop us an email hello@codebar.io 📩

We've been able to secure a few spots for the Hackney Half Marathon (@HackneyMoves) next year on Sunday 18th May 2025 🏃‍♀️ If you're interested in running this iconic race and fundraising for us, then please drop us an email hello@codebar.io ❤️

Last month the wonderful Nellie gave a talk where she spoke about how we can support people with autism in the workplace. The talk is now live on our YouTube ➡️ youtu.be/0B4bUcga-L0 We really recommend taking time out of your day to watch this. You'll learn so much!

@aureshinite The Tech Talent Charter wasn't just women focused!

@KimberleyCook91 Women focused*

Another one 💔 The third diversity focused community in the space of a few months. It is so heartbreaking!!

An Evening with Pragmatic Bookshelf - Author Editions So proud to be part of @codebar's Spring Literary Festival next week. Join @LeemayNassery, @vmbrasseur, @_ashleypeacock and @pragdave for four fun, fantastic, and free talks during two evenings of thought provoking conversation. Tuesday, 11th June: codebar.io/events/an-even… Thursday, 13 June: codebar.io/events/an-even… codebar.io is a charity that facilitates the growth of a diverse tech community by running free regular programming workshops for minority groups in tech.

Invites for "Autism and the tech sector (why should I care?)" next Monday evening are open 🚀 codebar student (and late diagnosed autistic person) Nellie will show you what everyone hoping to have a career in the tech sector should know about autism codebar.io/events/autism-…

I couldn't ask people to run the @LLHalf for @codebar and not do it myself...AAHH! There is a huge diversity problem in tech so we run workshops where minorities come and learn to code for free. Please consider making a donation if you can ❤️donate.giveasyoulive.com/charity/codebar

London Landmarks Half Marathon is a very famous half marathon that goes through all the famous sights in London. We are able to secure 5 charity spots for next year. Taking place on Sunday 6th April. If you're interested in this, please drop me a DM!