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Thrilled to be featured in the @nytimes for our Sprinternship™ program. In an article that paints a bleak picture re: CUNY grads' career prospects in tech, our program is singled out as a source of hope & change.
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Break Through Tech New York has been hard at work launching the second cohort of our 18-month AI Program @cornell_tech, which helps students gain the skills they need to get jobs in the fastest-growing areas of tech!
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Menglin Cao knows there are not yet many women leaders in fintech. She hopes that will change if they are given the opportunity.
"I am in the position that I am in because my leaders trusted me and gave me a chance."
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We're finishing the week with our next #FeatureFriday, Peta-Gay Clarke, Senior Program Manager at Google and founder of Code Next.
Peta-Gay created Code Next, a computer science program through Google for students of color in Oakland and NYC.
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What we do, and what we learn, after making mistakes matters. Adriana Gascoigne, Founder and CEO of Girls in Tech, says it best:
"Making mistakes is a good thing. How you react to your mistakes and absorb what you've learned is an even better thing!"
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Nadah Feteih created Muslim Women in Tech with a mission to uplift Muslim women and BIPOC in their tech careers.
She sat down to talk about the network that has provided mentorship, scholarships, and empowerment to thousands. Listen: rebrand.ly/nadah-feteih
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We've all experienced burnout, especially during the pandemic. The best cure for post-pandemic burnout? It might just be a pen and paper, and here's why:
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Begin the week with these wise words from former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison, who reminds us that anything is possible.
"Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination."
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As congresswoman of NY's 9th district, Yvette Clarke has been a forefront leader in tech who has helped to provide better access to tech across communities of color.
Read more about Clarke: rebrand.ly/yvette-clarke #FeatureFriday
The job search can take weeks to months. You likely feel the full range of possible emotions during the course of your search. Here are some tips from the Harvard Business Review on how to best manage the rollercoaster of a job search.
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Debbie Sterling suffered from imposter syndrome. Once she embraced her unique skills, she carved her own path that was more rewarding.
"I suffered from imposter syndrome. But once I decided to be myself... I found that I was more successful and more respected." #FeatureFriday
Amali de Alwis, founder and CEO of Code First: Girls, based in the UK, is speaking out about the lack of women in tech and the diminishing number of CS teachers in schools.
Check out Amali's discussion on Building Code First: Girls: rebrand.ly/amali-de-alwis #FeatureFriday
Beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, August has always represented a month of learning and improving. If you’re looking to make August your best month yet, here are a few things to think about from Ladders.
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For many of us, we wouldn't be where we are without the support of peers. Allison Pincus, co-founder of One Kings Lane, reminds us to surround ourselves with those we can rely on.
"Surround yourself with a trusted and loyal team. It makes all the difference." #MondayMotivation
Hadeel Ayoub, a London-based designer, programmer, and researcher in human computer interactions, is the inventor of a smart glove that assists people with hearing impairments.
Read more about Hadeel's journey into the tech sector: rebrand.ly/hadeel-ayoub
You've aced your first-round interview, and got invited back for the second interview. Next comes the real deal. Learn how to answer these example second interview questions from @TheMuse and dazzle your future employer.
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For today's #MondayMotivation, we share these words from Callie Reynolds from Oracle Data Cloud.
"Even when you feel really happy that you got to a space or you hit a milestone, set goals for yourself... it's going to make you approach things in a different way."
With three masters degrees, Chia Chia Sun leads a women's health company, Damiva, to tackle those taboos about women's health. Chia Chia's journey wasn't easy, though, and it is certainly far from over.
Read more about her: rebrand.ly/chia-chia-sun
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No matter how well you answer questions or connect with the manager, most of us can’t help but feel a little nervous or shaken after a job interview. Here are some tips from @TheMuse that'll help you improve how you interview.
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Be proud of all that you have achieved. In the words of Marija Butkovic, Founder and CEO of Women Wearables:
"Remember to always learn from more experienced people and mentors, but believe in yourself; you have already achieved more than you think."
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