DC - We accelerate gender equality in tech.

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What has been required from the outset is a commitment to change the core operations of how we recruit and retain tech talent... the same tools, approaches, and rubrics that we’ve used in the past won’t get us where we need to go.

Judy Spitz She/her

Founder and Executive Director, Break Through Tech

Who Are You?

WHY STUDY TECH?

Once you have expertise in computing and data, you can find a home for it in any field that interests you: marketing, transportation, health, urban development, social networking, or almost anything else you can imagine.

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Nationwide

2500+

More than 2500 students have participated in Break Through Tech programs across the country.

"Break Through Tech has been integral in my career development. Coming from an immigrant family with little to no professional connections, I believe that without this program I would not have been able to get such an excellent job so quickly. I am extremely grateful."

Rosa Basevich she/her

CUNY graduate of Hunter College, Break Through Tech New York alum

Programs

1 Day (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Your Path to Tech at Mason

Registration is open at yourpathtotech.eventbrite.com.

A mixer where new women and nonbinary students can engage with others studying and working in tech.

Program Participants

Your Path to Tech is open to all students with a focus on women (cis and trans) and nonbinary individuals who are incoming undergraduate students at Mason. You can be enrolled in any major or minor — or not have even decided on a major yet. No prior experience required.

Agenda

Find out more about Your Path to Tech at Mason

1 Week

Guild

Applications are closed.

A paid opportunity for students designed to ignite interest in tech by teaching them how to code real-world, mission-driven applications.

Program Participants

Guild is open to all students with a focus on women and nonbinary individuals who are first- and second-year students at UMD. You can be enrolled in any major— or not have even decided on a major yet. No prior experience required. See below for all eligibility requirements.

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3 Weeks

Sprinternship™

Applications are closed.

These quick and immersive paid internships give you work experience and a tech-industry résumé credential that can help you land your first summer tech internship.

Program Participants

Sprinternships™ are focused on women, nonbinary individuals, and other underrepresented groups who are current first- or second-year students at the University of Maryland.

Find out more about Sprinternship™

Explore our Programs

Learn more about how we can help you launch your career in tech.

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WHY PARTICIPATE AS AN EMPLOYER?

Diversify your talent pipeline, gain value from new ideas, and help your employees grow as mentors.

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Nationwide

100+

More than 100 employer partners have hosted over 1,350 Sprinterns™ in New York City, Chicago, and DC.

"Accenture is proud to support Break Through Tech as they create more opportunities for women and underrepresented groups with access to more tech skills and to become future business leaders in the communities where they live and work."

Lynn McMahon she/her

Managing Director, Accenture

Programs

1 Day (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Your Path to Tech at Mason

Registration is open at yourpathtotech.eventbrite.com.

A mixer where new women and nonbinary students can engage with others studying and working in tech.

Program Participants

Agenda

Find out more about Your Path to Tech at Mason

1 Week

Guild

Applications are closed.

A paid opportunity for students designed to ignite interest in tech by teaching them how to code real-world, mission-driven applications.

Program Participants

Find out more about Guild

3 Weeks

Sprinternship™

Applications are closed.

These quick and immersive paid internships give you work experience and a tech-industry résumé credential that can help you land your first summer tech internship.

Program Participants

Sprinternships™ are focused on women, nonbinary individuals, and other underrepresented groups who are current first- or second-year students at the University of Maryland.

Find out more about Sprinternship™

Because the future depends on all of us.

Become part of a movement to break down barriers, open doors, and reshape industries toward a more inclusive future for tech.

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Stories and Impact

All Stories & Insights

Finding the Confidence to Try New Things in Computing

Break Through Tech DC at the University of Maryland organized two career development programs for 111 undergrads in January.

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Q&A: Meet 2023 Sprintern Elaine Jin

In January 2023, 54 George Mason University students will participate in Break Through Tech's three-week micro-internship program at one of 10 tech companies in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, including American Express, Bechtel Corporation, Booz Allen Hamilton, Commvault, Crown Castle, KPMG, Mastercard, Microsoft, Ticketmaster, and Verizon.

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Q&A: Meet 2023 Sprintern Astrid Tagne Meleu

In January 2023, 58 University of Maryland students will participate in Break Through Tech's three-week micro-internship program at one of 13 tech companies in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, including Commvault, Crown Castle, Ticketmaster, Verizon and more.

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