New York

"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?”

Judith Spitz she/her

Founder and Executive Director of Break Through Tech, former CIO at Verizon

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Why Participate as a Student?

Gain experience and skills in tech, meet students like you, and build your network of industry professionals.

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New York City

61.5%

CUNY women declaring computer science and related disciplines as their major increased 61.5%.

1,263 women undergraduates in Fall 2016 to 2,040 in Fall 2019. These gains are due to a variety of factors both nationally and in the New York metro area.

95.4%

CUNY women graduating with bachelors degrees in computer science and related disciplines increased 95.4%.

175 in 2016 to 342 in 2019. These gains are due to a variety of factors both nationally and in the New York metro area.

"When I found out that I was going to be a Sprintern at Turner Broadcasting, it was like a dream come true for me. My Sprinternship showed me that not only am I capable of entering the technology field, I can thrive in it."

Annmarie Gajdos she/her

CUNY Graduate of Macaulay Honors College at Baruch, Break Through Tech Program alum

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New York City

1 Week

Summer Guild

Applications Open

A free program for students designed to ignite interest in tech by teaching you how to code real-world, mission-driven applications.

Program Participants

First and second-year college women and underrepresented students wondering if computer science and a career in tech is a good fit. No prior experience required.

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3 Weeks

Sprinternship® Program

Applications are open.

A paid mini-internship experience in tech and a series of career development workshops.

Program Participants

First and second-year college women at CUNY looking to increase their experience in tech before applying for a summer internship.

Find out more about Sprinternship® Program

6 Weeks

Career Readiness Program (CaRe)

Applications Closed

Free professional development sessions led by expert facilitators. Receive guidance from industry professionals and build community with other women in tech.

Program Participants

College women at CUNY who are interested in pursuing a career in tech.

Find out more about Career Readiness Program (CaRe)

Why Should You Participate?

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 pool, gain value from new ideas, and help your employees grow as mentors.

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New York City

80+

More than 80 employer partners have hosted over 1000 Sprinterns.

95.4%

CUNY women graduating with bachelors degrees in computer science and related disciplines increased 95.4%.

175 in 2016 to 342 in 2019. These gains are due to a variety of factors both nationally and in the New York metro area.

"If we want to advance humanity in general, as well as feminism and gender equality, women have to be important in all professional areas. It’s important for us to step up and say, ‘I’m going to be a part of shaping our future."

Rina Schiller they/them or she/her

Software Engineer at TargetSmart; Computer Science Masters from Cornell Tech; CUNY graduate of Hunter College; Break Through Tech New York alum

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3 Weeks

Sprinternship® Program

Applications are open.

A paid mini-internship experience in tech and a series of career development workshops.

Program Participants

First and second-year college women at CUNY looking to increase their experience in tech before applying for a summer internship.

Find out more about Sprinternship® Program

1 Week

Summer Guild

Applications Open

A free program for students designed to ignite interest in tech by teaching you how to code real-world, mission-driven applications.

Program Participants

First and second-year college women and underrepresented students wondering if computer science and a career in tech is a good fit. No prior experience required.

Find out more about Summer Guild

6 Weeks

Career Readiness Program (CaRe)

Applications Closed

Free professional development sessions led by expert facilitators. Receive guidance from industry professionals and build community with other women in tech.

Program Participants

College women at CUNY who are interested in pursuing a career in tech.

Find out more about Career Readiness Program (CaRe)

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.

Why Participate as a Faculty Member?

Learn about best practices and funding opportunities to design initiatives that engage more women in tech.

New York City

30+

CUNY faculty have received more than 30 grants in support of initiatives aimed at accelerating gender equality in tech.

Stories and Insights

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UIC computer science and linguistics major Grace Pnacek in a field of lavender flowers

Chicago Story

Interested in CS? Curious about language? No more need to choose

Picking a college major can be hard. It used to be even harder for people who wanted to study both computer science and linguistics — but thanks to a new program at UIC, that's no longer the case.

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Chicago Story

Maximizing a minor

Choosing the right minor in college can have a major impact on your career. Find out what Ashma Pandya is already doing with her UIC minor in computer science — and how it will support her work down the road.

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National Story

Forbes 50 over 50

Judith Spitz, Founder and Executive Director of Break Through Tech, is named a Forbes: Woman over 50 who is leading the way in impact and innovation.

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