Building a more
Inclusive, Empowering, Equitabletech ecosystem
Why?
Because the future of innovation depends on all of us.
57% of all college degrees are awarded to women...
...but only 2% are in computer science and tech disciplines.
“We can’t compete in the digital age if we leave half of the available talent pool sitting on the sidelines. It’s that simple.”
How?
We deliver innovative programs that break down barriers so women can break through in tech education and tech careers.
“...everyone belongs in tech no matter who you are... as long as you’re willing to keep on learning from your mistakes and asking for help.”
Source: Pew Research
Stories and Insights
A Love for “Building Things”: AI Student Mariam D.
Mariam D.’s father works in construction. It’s he who she credits with fostering her love for “building things” — but it took Mariam a while to realize that she could build programs, abstract things, not just physical, concrete ones.
A clear view of medical tech at GE Healthcare
Come for the tech work experience, stay for the opportunity to file a patent application. To their complete surprise, that was what our Sprinternship was like for the five UIC students who matched with GE Healthcare in 2022!
Programming, preparation, and poker at PEAK6
Following a successful all-virtual Sprinternship™ in 2021, the financial services firm PEAK6 brought its 2022 Break Through Tech Chicago Sprinterns™ in house. The result? A rewarding tech immersion that combined programming experience and career preparation with one unusual ingredient.
Explore a Location
Chicago
Chicago has a diverse and growing talent pool and a robust tech ecosystem.
Partnered with The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
New York City
New York City is home to more than a half million college students and America’s largest metro economy.
Partnered with City University of New York (CUNY), Cornell Tech
DC Metro
DC boasts a unique flavor of tech due to its proximity to federally funded research and development, venture capital funds, and policymakers.
Partnered with George Mason University, University of Maryland, College Park
Miami
Forbes calls Miami an "emerging [tech] hub for Latin American without actually being in Latin America."
Partnered with Florida International University (FIU)
Los Angeles
Los Angeles has long been America’s gateway to the Pacific Rim and is the entertainment capital of the world.
Partnered with University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Boston
Boston is a leader in life sciences and advanced manufacturing and robotics.
Partnered with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)