We are on a mission to change the path to power and influence in a tech-enabled world.

Break Through Tech empowers, trains, and connects students from different lived experiences to influential tech opportunities. We are focused on launching a generation of diverse tech talent into the workforce with an emphasis on Black, LatinX, Native American, low-income women, and gender non-conforming individuals because those who break into today’s tech jobs will be writing the rules that will shape the future for all of us.

We envision a world where women are fairly represented in every room where tech decisions are made.

Founded in 2016 by Dr. Judy Spitz, former CIO of Verizon, Break Through Tech believes in young people’s limitless potential to define the future. Our innovative programs offer students the technical skills training, professional readiness support, and real-world project experiences to break into influential tech roles. We cultivate a network of students and industry professionals defined by trust and inclusivity so all Break Through Tech program completers can succeed in enduring tech careers–enabling them to write the rules that will shape the future for all of us.

Thanks to generous support from funders and sponsors, we can offer our courses and resources at no cost to students nationwide. Some of our industry partners include Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures, the Cognizant Foundation, Verizon Foundation, Ken Griffin, Citadel and Citadel Securities, Hopper-Dean Foundation, Reboot Representation, Strada Education Foundation, the Estée Lauder Foundation, and New Ventures Fund.

Learn more about our programs and how you can join a diverse community shaping the future of technology.

Hear from Our Students

“I didn’t realize how much it mattered until I was in a room with just girls. Before then, I was against tech and was like, ‘I can’t do this. I don’t fit in.’ But after the program, it transformed my perspective. It gave me the confidence to pursue more tech roles.” – Break Through Tech Fellow

“Usually, you need lots of experience to get your foot in the door for entry-level tech roles. Break Through Tech trusted that you could become an expert in whatever you were learning.” – Break Through Tech Fellow

“The Break Through Tech program not only gave me the chance to apply the skills I already had, but it allowed me to learn new skills and see the day-to-day of someone working in tech. I also got to make lasting friendships with my fellow Sprinterns™ as we collaborated on the challenge project, learning more about each other.” – Break Through Tech Fellow