DC - We accelerate gender equality in tech.

Break Through Tech is a crucial step in increasing opportunities for women earning computing degrees and their future positions as leaders.

Donna White She/her

Director, Break Through Tech DC

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 Week

Guild at Mason

Applications are now 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 (cis and trans) and nonbinary individuals who are first- and second-year 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.

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1 Week

Guild at UMD

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 (cis and trans) 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 the bottom of the page for all eligibility requirements.

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3 Weeks

Sprinternship™

Applications are closed now and will reopen in Summer 2023.

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 George Mason University or the University of Maryland.

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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 Week

Guild at Mason

Applications are now 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 at Mason

1 Week

Guild at UMD

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 at UMD

3 Weeks

Sprinternship™

Applications are closed now and will reopen in Summer 2023.

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

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

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Break Through Voices: In Conversation with Break Through Tech DC’s Donna White

The best way to understand the shape and power of Break Through Tech’s work is to hear from the people who are part of it — from the young women participating in our innovative programs, to the leaders who host those programs inside their organizations and the team members who run our programs in cities around the country and online.

In this first edition of Break Through Voices, we turn the spotlight on Donna White, director of Break Through Tech DC. Break Through Tech DC supports the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and is anchored by partnerships with the University of Maryland at College Park and George Mason University.

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Break Through Tech in 2022: Year in Review

2022 was a very productive year for Break Through Tech. Both for our students and the organizations that partnered with us to bring our computing and AI programs to life.

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Student at Break Through Tech Mason Summer Guild

What is Break Through Tech DC?

Watch a brief video about students' experiences at Break Through Tech Mason.

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