61.5%
CUNY women declaring computer science and related disciplines as their major increased 61.5%.
Data & Results
Started Local, Growing National
We are replicating our highly effective ecosystem model, originated in New York City — the home of Cornell Tech, to increase women’s representation in tech across the United States.
To date, our programs are in New York, Chicago, DC, Miami, Los Angeles, and Boston.
New York City
95.4%
CUNY women graduating with bachelors degrees in computer science and related disciplines increased 95.4%.
Based on program outcomes from Break Through Tech New York and likely impacted by a number of programs.
100+
More than 100 employer partners have hosted over 1350 Sprinterns™.
50%
Of the students who participated in Sprinternships™ and were seeking a tech internship, 50% landed one that summer.
Based on program outcomes from Break Through Tech New York.
"Being at [Break Through Tech] has opened up a lot of opportunity to see that there are other women in the room."
Rachél Bazelais
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CUNY Graduate of LaGuardia Community College, Break Through Tech NY alum