"Tech is built by and for people. So the question is: Who do we want our future builders to be, and how do we invest in them?”
Like many Break Through Tech students, Ava’s path to a potential career in Computer Science has been anything but straightforward.
“In a sea of male peers, my presence felt more like an anomaly than the norm, with classmates recognizing me simply because I stood out as one of the few women in the room. I wanted to be recognized for my skills, knowledge, and contributions—not just because of my gender.”
Increasing the number of young women entering tech and AI through paid, real world experiences
