The Break Through Tech AI Program helps women and non-binary students gain the skills they need to get jobs in the fastest-growing areas of tech: data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Developed by industry and academic leaders, students begin with a summer ML Engineering curriculum that teaches the critical, practical skills that help qualify candidates for entry-level jobs in the field including skills in building data analysis pipelines, training and validating ML models, while gaining experience with common ML/AI libraries. Next, students join the AI Studio where they work in teams to solve industry challenges and develop a portfolio of AI projects that demonstrate their capabilities. Throughout the program, students receive career coaching, mentorship, and summer internship placement support, all aimed at helping participants successfully launch their AI tech careers.

The AI Program is currently offered in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles, or virtually to students outside of these metropolitan areas.

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The AI Program has multiple components:

  Skills Based Curriculum

Women and non-binary students complete an asynchronous, skills-based course over the summer complemented by weekly, hands-on lab sessions. Every step of the way, students will have support from faculty and graduate students who will answer questions and help prepare them for the AI Studio projects during the academic year.

  AI Studio

Throughout the Fall and Spring, students will work in teams to tackle real-world challenges from leading companies that are being addressed with machine learning and AI. In doing so, students will create assets that they can add to their portfolio that will serve as a “credential” to show future employers what they can do.  2022 AI Studio partners include Google, JP Morgan Chase, American Express, Pfizer, ASAPP, and more.

What makes a good AI Studio project host? Here’s what you’ll do:

• Provide a real-world machine learning business challenge for a team of 4-5 students
• Identify at least one Company Advisor to serve as a technical advisor for students
• Host students on-site for at least one company visit this fall

  Mentorship and Career Coaching

Students work closely with professionals from organizations leading the industry over 9 months cohort-based, structured mentorship program to cultivate their authentic leadership and social capital. From real-world case studies, skill-building simulations, and personalized feedback, Mentors will help ensure students they are on track to land a summer internship and full-time employment. This innovative approach changes the way we think of “career services.”

Think you could be a good mentor? Here’s what you’ll do:

• Facilitate curriculum-based mentorship program to a small group of 5-6 students
• Complete 9 meetings over 9 months from August 2023 to April 2024

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