Community-Building
There’s a place for you in tech.
Break Through Tech Chicago provides support to help you find it.
As you get involved with our core programs, such as CS 111 and Sprinternships, keep in mind our offerings below, which allow you to become part of the Break Through Tech Chicago community.
Upcoming events
Developing Confidence and Fostering Community within the Tech Ecosystem
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: 301 SCE
Office hours
Break Through Tech Chicago’s team of staff and student team leads are here to help you navigate your UIC tech education. Office hours are available on varying dates and times from September 20 through the end of the semester. Use the link below to see our calendar and sign up!
Membership
Because our mission is to support women and nonbinary people in their pursuit of a tech career, we reach out to those students when they register for their first UIC tech courses to invite them to become Break Through Tech Chicago members. If you have not yet joined and would like a free membership, please apply! You will access benefits such as:
- Internship, job, and career-fair listings that we make available in our private LinkedIn group
- Invitations to selected career-related events
- Opportunities to meet fellow students with similar interests and goals