For Students Who Want to Shape the World

Explore Your Future in Tech with Break Through Tech Miami.

Did you know that only 18% of women earn computer science bachelor’s degrees in the United States? Despite the high job demand, competitive pay, and projected growth, computer science remains a male-dominated field in the U.S. (computerscience.org)

Beyond gender, we recognize that additional barriers exist for specific groups, including Black, Latina, Indigenous, low-income, first-generation college students, and those with marginalized gender identities. Break Through Tech aims to amplify the voices of these groups and increase their representation within the tech community.

Can you envision yourself as a Computer Programmer? Software Engineer? Web Designer? Video Game Developer? Data Scientist? These are just a few of the countless opportunities available for underrepresented communities. As computing intersects with all fields—arts, life sciences, business, and more—the possibilities are endless. We are here to help you explore and follow the path less traveled.

Your future in tech starts here. Your chance to make a difference begins today.

Join us at Break Through Tech Miami, where we will help you break down barriers, open doors, and reshape the industry.

Questions? See right below.

F.A.Q.

Below are some items that can help you understand more about Break Through Tech Miami. If your question was not answered, please email us at breakthroughtech@fiu.edu and someone from our team will contact you shortly. 

Who is Break Through Tech Miami for? 

Our mission is to prepare more college students with the tools and undergraduate education they need to succeed in the tech world beyond the university walls. We are especially interested in advancing Black, Latina, and Indigenous, low-income, and first-generation college students who are interested in computing and tech. While these are the audiences we serve with our programs, we are always excited to meet allies who support our work and would like to participate in other ways.

Do I need to be an FIU student? 

Different programs are tailored to different groups, but overall, you should be an:

• FIU student
• MDC student
• High school student from Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County schools

Do I need to pay any fees to be part of Break Through Tech? 

Nope! Break Through Tech is free of cost, and we actually offer cool incentives to attend our events. 

I don’t have a tech background, is that okay? 

Absolutely! We welcome all students that have an interest in the field. Our goal is to propel you forward in the computing and tech industry.