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Nearly 1,000 women got a spot at a tech company after this experience crainsnewyork.com/technology… via @CrainsNewYork
What an honor it is going to be to be part of this important discussion.
27 Apr 2022
Join us on 5/4 for "The Role of Employers in Expanding Access to Good Jobs in NYC" w/ @MTorresSpringer, @JimmyEtheredge of @Accenture, Shanika Hope of @Google, @JukayHsu of @joinpursuit, @LisetteNieves1 of @FundforNYC & @drjspitz of @BrkThroughTech:
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14 Apr 2022
AI has the potential to transform our world—but for that to happen, we need to change how we think about it.
@drjspitz explains how we can mine the full transformational potential of AI—and why that means ensuring EVERYONE has a seat at the design table. eqltycantwt.com/3uEEOVL
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13 Apr 2022
Announcing #BreakThroughTech AI — a free program hosted at @cornell_tech, @UCLAengineering, @MIT_SCC providing training, portfolio development mentoring to bridge the gap for underrepresented groups in AI in these regions. Ready to get involved?
bit.ly/3jhlSWK
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AI is one of the most influential and fast-growing fields in tech and women are being left on the sidelines. That’s why we're excited to announce @BrkThroughTech's new AI program. Read more here bit.ly/3jhlSWK to see what breaking down the barriers to entry looks like.
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The scarcity & lack of diversity in AI talent is not an inevitable state of nature. And we don't have to go around higher ed to address the challenge. There is amazing talent at the colleges in your backyard. Here's what you can do.
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Amazing work going on at Break Through Tech Chicago and thank you to @1871Chicago for supporting our women in tech!
What a well deserved shout out for @diane_levitt and the amazing work she has been doing innovating in K-12 CS education for NYC schools children for almost 10 years. Proud to say I know her.
5 Mar 2022
Great to hear @NYCCouncil member @galeabrewer shout out the @cornell_tech K12 CS team at @nycSOdata
They’re at #SIGCSE2022 right now but you can check out their work here: k12.tech.cornell.edu/
CC: @diane_levitt @kelpowers5 @joeamelendez & Edwin 👏👏👏
#CSForAllNYC
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If you aren’t already hosting Sprinterns - you should. Here’s why.
1 Mar 2022
Read our Founder Judy Spitz's reflection on our Sprinternship™ program — on our 1300 Sprinterns™ to date & the companies like @capitolix & @EasyDynamics that hosted our incredible students.
#WomenInTech #BreakThroughTech
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Anyone who knows Nicki Palmer knows that her advice is worth listening to!
18 Jan 2022
Today we're sharing wise words from @Verizon Chief Product Officer Nicola Palmer: "The future of innovation depends on gender equality in the technology industry."
We agree — and we're proud to be a part of the progress for #WomenInTech. #BreakThroughTech
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The impact of the pandemic on women in the tech industry might best be described as a “perfect storm.” For leaders in tech, inaction is not an option. Here are 5 simple things tech leaders should do in 2022 to advance gender equality. @BrkThroughTech forbes.com/sites/judithspitz…
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So amazing to work with someone like @reneewittemyer that I had to take the opportunity to share her insights into how to drive systemic change
18 Nov 2021
Our Founder @drjspitz sat down with @reneewittemyer, Director of Program Strategy at @melindagates' Pivotal Ventures, to talk innovation, #genderequality in tech, and advice for women just starting out.
Read the whole conversation in @Forbes: bit.ly/3wZcAog
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drjspitz retweeted
11 Oct 2021
Today and always, we’re so incredibly proud of the work that the @CognizantFdn does with Break Through Tech to create opportunities for underrepresented communities in #tech. cogniz.at/3v1sbTi @BrkThroughTech
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3 ways to accelerate value creation with AI: build AI-native business processes, focus on enabling human-machine collaboration and prioritize having diversity at the design table. #futureofwork #Diversity #AI #DigitalTransformation #womenintech forbes.com/sites/judithspitz…
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Learning how to get policy wonks together with technologists to solve public interest problems and promote the public good in the digital age @cornell_tech in the new @Verizon Executive Education Center.
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To say that I am honored to be listed among the other women on this @Forbes 50 Over 50: Impact list would be an understatement. I am so grateful to the people who have made @BrkThroughTech and my career at @Verizon possible.
forbes.com/50over50/impact/
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8 Jun 2021
In the wake of commitments over the last year, we must sustain the momentum needed to truly create a more equitable world of work. Thrilled to share this @FastCompany piece I wrote with @MichaelwEllison at @CodePath on how to prevent “diversity fatigue.” fastcompany.com/90644286/now…
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Excellent ideas from two trailblazers.
8 Jun 2021
How do you combat the notion of “diversity fatigue” and maintain the renewed urgency around diversity and inclusion efforts? @KristenTitus and @CodePath’s @MichaelwEllison share suggestions for the path ahead in this @FastCompany piece. fastcompany.com/90644286/now…
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We’ve got to find innovative ways with a low barrier to entry in order to have companies change what they do. The 'Sprinternship' is one of those programs and it works! linkedin.com/news/story/prog…
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