Jerome Hardaway
Executive director of Vets Who Code, a non-profit that teaches veterans how to code. Also a Dev Advocate and Tech Evangelist at Quicken Loans.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 36min
What is Vets Who Code: Teaching veterans and leveraging AI
Jerome Hardaway, the founder of Vets Who Code and a former Air Force member, shares his inspiring journey from military service to self-taught software developer. He discusses the creation of his nonprofit aimed at teaching veterans coding skills using a unique 'crawl, walk, run' learning approach. Jerome explains how he integrates AI tools, like Gemini, into the curriculum to personalize learning paths and adapt to job market demands. He also emphasizes the importance of keeping his program relevant amid AI-driven changes in the workforce.
Jul 8, 2020 • 1h 3min
Jerome Hardaway + Vets Who Code
Jerome Hardaway, the Executive Director of Vets Who Code, shares his inspiring journey from military service to tech advocate. He discusses the transformative power of coding education for veterans and highlights the importance of community support in that transition. Topics include bridging military skills to tech roles and fostering diversity in the industry. Jerome also emphasizes allyship and the need for systemic change to amplify Black voices in technology, making for a thought-provoking and motivational conversation.
