CREATING TRANSFORMATION
We see potential in more than diplomas and resumes
Become a Fellow, start here:
NEWS
from $18k to $85k
Pursuit Fellowship
We train adults with the most need and potential to get hired in tech, advance in their careers, and become the next generation of leaders in tech.
Talent meets opportunity
Through our intensive program, we train adults with the most need and potential to get their first tech jobs, advance in their careers, and become the next generation of leaders in tech. Our graduates are hired by leading companies like Pinterest, Uber, LinkedIn, BlackRock, and Twitter, and increase their average annual salaries from $18,000 to over $85,000.
Pursuit Gong Ceremony
When a Pursuit Fellow accepts a job offer, we all celebrate through a time-honored tradition: the Pursuit Gong Ceremony.
Creating Transformation
Our Impact
Life Changing Transformation
Our programs are life changing. Fellow annual salaries on average have over quadrupled. By training software engineers, we make direct economic and social impact on individuals, families, and communities.
Building an Inclusive Tech Industry
Our partnership with Citi is a model for creating a thriving and inclusive tech industry. Working together, we are reshaping recruitment and hiring practices.
Sky’s the Limit
"When you grow up surrounded by chaos, violence, and depression, it's hard to see the potential of a brighter future."
FUNDING TO FURTHER OUR MISSION
Pursuit Bond
We are reviving the American Dream by creating job opportunities for hard-working Americans.
To enable that, we’ve developed the Pursuit Bond—a sustainable, and outcomes-driven funding model. With the Bond, we can scale our impact to help move people into the middle class and beyond.
How Pursuit Bond Works
Pursuit Bond brings our Fellows, Pursuit, and social impact investors together to create transformation for low-income, high-need communities. With this model, we’re able to secure funding from social impact investors to create high-quality programs and deliver it to many more people than would be possible with grants and donations alone.
FAQ
Check out answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Pursuit Bond.
My Bond with Pursuit
Before joining Pursuit, I was barely making above minimum wage. I was living with five roommates and was thousands of dollars in debt. Now I’m working at one of the best ad-tech companies.
transforming the tech industry
Hire our TALENT
Pursuit builds job-ready developers with in-demand coding skills and industry smarts.
Building an Inclusive Tech Community Together
Our partnership with Citi is a model for creating a thriving and inclusive tech industry. Working together, we are shaping recruitment, hiring practices, and the future of tech.
Learn about the Pursuit + Citi Partnership →
Pursuit & a16z Cultural Leadership Fund
We are thrilled to share that Pursuit is an official non-profit partner with Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) through its new Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF). Together, we’re changing the face of tech.
POWERED BY THE COMMUNITY
VOLUNTEER
We are looking for the best developers and technologists to help us train the next generation of tech leaders in NYC.
Pursuit is powered by our volunteers
We are looking for the best developers and technologists to help us train the next generation of tech leaders in NYC.
Plan a group volunteer event with your company
We can work with you to create a custom volunteer opportunity that aligns with your company's schedule, skill set, and goals.
