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AI Program

The AI Program is a virtual, one-year extracurricular experience that equips you with the skills needed to secure a job in the fastest-growing areas of tech: data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML).

  • Machine Learning Foundations Curriculum

    Work with industry-relevant tools over the summer to analyze real-world data sets and identify patterns and relationships to create robust data science projects. Earn a certificate in machine learning from Cornell University.

  • AI Studio & Portfolio Development

    Tackle real-world ML Challenge Projects in the Fall and Spring AI Studio to develop your professional portfolio with the guidance of academic and industry advisors.

  • Mentorship and Career Coaching

    Work closely with an industry mentor in a small group of fellows throughout the course of the program to engage in case studies and skill-building simulations with personalized feedback.

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of Break Through Tech fellows who completed the AI Program have secured a summer internship or full-time tech role.

Sprinternship™

A Sprinternship™ is a full-time micro-internship program for early undergraduate students during academic breaks. Fellows work in cohorts to tackle meaningful technical challenges, guided by industry professionals in on-site, hybrid, or remote environments.

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Sprinternship™ Outcomes:

  • Project Experience

    Immerse yourself in your host-company’s culture and work on a technical project that can be added to your resume, helping you stand out in future applications and interviews.

  • Industry Network

    Expand your network by connecting with industry professionals and peers in the tech community.

  • Career Confidence

    Gain experience working in a professional environment so you feel prepared for future internships and roles.

  • Fellow Network

    Join a broader community of undergraduate students and alumni building careers in tech.

Fellow Community

Connected through shared values and a commitment to inclusive impact, this community supports one another through peer learning, collaboration, and mentorship. Together, fellows are reshaping industries, challenging systems, and expanding access to power and opportunity—today and for generations to come. All fellows currently or previously enrolled in a Break Through Tech program are invited to join us on Discord.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply to Break Through Tech Programs?
Is there a cost to participate?
Can I apply to Break Through Tech programs if I am not a Computer Science Major?
Can I apply to more than one program?
When do applications open and what does the process look like?

Have questions? Reach us at hello@breakthroughtech.org

Ready to Get Started?

Submit An Interest Form

Not sure which program is the right fit for you? Complete our interest form and a member of our team will follow up to get you on the right path.

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Break Through Tech
Program Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in Break Through Tech. Please complete this form to receive more information about our free programming for undergraduate students interested in careers in tech. 


AI Program

  • What: A paid, 1-year extracurricular experience that helps undergraduate students gain the skills they need to get jobs in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The yearlong program includes an online machine learning course, real-world challenge projects from leading companies, and mentorship and career coaching. 
  • For Who: 1st, 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates studying at U.S.-based colleges and universities.
  • When: The AI Program runs annually from May-April. Applications open in early December of every year.
  • Where: Virtually in the United States. 

Sprinternship™ Program

  • What: A quick (~3 week) immersive paid internship for undergraduates early in their computing studies, providing work experience and a tech-industry résumé credential that can help them land their first full-time internship.
  • For Who: Undergraduates studying at U.S.-based colleges and universities. U.S. work authorization required.
  • When: Sprinternships™ run during traditional academic breaks - in January and May of every year.
  • Where: Sprinternships™ are hosted in a virtual, hybrid, or in-person format across the country, depending on the needs of the employer
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