CODEWORKS+
Bring skilled, motivated tech talent into your organization — and build the diverse workforce pipeline your company needs for tomorrow.
EMPLOYER TESTIMONIAL
"Our CodeWorks intern automated a reporting workflow that had been eating up nearly a full workday each week. The work was cleaner than what we'd have scoped for a contractor — and she was ready to contribute by day three."
→ Engineering Manager, Baltimore Tech Firm
1.3M
30%+
85M
5 WKS
June 28 – July 31, 2026
Unfilled U.S. tech job openings
Lower turnover hiring from pipelines
Worker shortfall projected by 2030
THE CHALLENGE EMPLOYERS FACE
Tech talent is scarce.
The pipeline is the solution.
U.S. employers posted over 300,000 tech job openings in a single month — yet more than 200,000 went unfilled. Four-year colleges produce roughly 75,000 CS graduates annually, far short of demand. The shortage isn't just an HR problem: Gartner found it's the #1 barrier to adopting new technology for 64% of companies. The solution isn't simply hiring faster — it's building a sustainable early talent pipeline that develops loyal, skilled workers from the ground up.
Why Host a CodeWorks+ Intern?
Pipeline Building
Cultivate future full-time employees. Interns hired from targeted programs show 35–50% lower turnover than average tech hires.
Fresh Perspectives
Young professionals bring new ideas and energy. Diverse workforces respond faster to market changes and drive innovation..
Real Capacity
Interns tackle data cleanup, automation, cybersecurity reviews, and prototyping — real work that moves your projects forward.
Community Impact
Give Baltimore youth a career-defining experience and contribute to a more equitable, skilled local workforce.
Diversity Goals
Employers with diverse workforces outperform peers on revenue growth and adaptability. Start building that advantage now.
Skills-Ready Talent
No degree requirement needed. CodeWorks+ interns bring verified technical and professional skills — ready from day one.
What Interns Bring
Hands-on training in industry-relevant tech fields
Professional communication & collaboration skills
Motivation to do work that matters in the real world
Fresh eyes on workflows, systems, and problems
Software Dev
Cybersecurity
Game Dev
Data Analysis
IT & Networking
Projects From Past Interns
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We Handle the Heavy Lifting
01
Scope Together
A CITS program coordinator meets with your team to identify a meaningful 5-week project — we'll suggest options if you're unsure where to start.
02
We Match & Vet
CITS selects a skills-verified intern matched to your project needs. You review the profile and confirm — no recruiting, no interviews required.
A smart
investment,
not a donation.
Compare the CodeWorks+ contribution against what you'd typically spend to fill an equivalent role — or replace one.
03
Intern Joins Your Team
CITS selects a skills-verified intern matched to your project needs. You review the profile and confirm — no recruiting, no interviews required.
Recruiter fee (entry-level tech role)
Hourly contractor (5 weeks, 32 hrs/wk)
Cost of replacing one tech employee
CodeWorks+ employer contribution
$8,000–$15,000
$6,400–$12,000
$15,000–$30,000
$1,000
04
Deliver & Decide
Intern presents final deliverables. You get a capable candidate you've already worked with — make a hire, or plan for next summer.