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The program is designed for refugees and migrants aged 18–55 who face barriers to entering the Swiss IT job market. The majority of seats are reserved for people with refugee status, and the program is fully funded and free of charge for participants.
==== Women
Powercoders also runs **Women Connect**, a part-time pilot program focused on social and business skills for women seeking IT jobs in Switzerland.<ref name="WomenConnect">https://powercoders.org/programs/womenconnect/</ref> Additional self-learning and digital talent programs are offered in partnership with organizations such as HiCoders and Kiron Open University.<ref name="SelfLearning">https://powercoders.org/programs/self-learning/</ref>
=== Admission and
Applicants complete an online application, followed by an interview and IT test. Promising candidates are invited to participate in testing weeks, after which the final selection is made. The selection emphasizes motivation, learning ability, teamwork, and passion for IT.
=== Internship and
After the bootcamp, participants attend a "Career Day" where Swiss companies present internship opportunities. Most participants who complete the program secure an internship, and over 90% have historically transitioned to internships or jobs. Each participant is paired with a volunteer job coach during their internship.
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Alumni have found positions at companies such as UBS, Datahouse AG, Evolusys, and Beldona, often sharing their success stories as examples of integration and professional achievement.
=== Funding and
The program is financed through donations from companies, government support, and volunteer contributions. In return, participants are encouraged to give back 100 hours of their time to support others in the community.
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