Break Through Tech Chicago (the Melinda Gates-funded program in the UIC computer science department that aims to increase gender diversity in the tech world) has opened applications for its free week-long Guild program for January 2021, which also comes with a $250 stipend for student participation.
As stated on their website:
"Who should apply? You should! Guild is open to women who are freshmen and sophomores at UIC (no matter what your major) and women who are students in Chicago-area community colleges.
If you are curious about technology and coding, and if you want to join a supportive community of women who are also exploring tech, Guild may be for you. Apply here.
Or, if you’re just thinking about it, talk to us: visit our Students page, fill in the “Get Involved” form, and we’ll get in touch.
Note: Though women are our primary audience, we also welcome Guild applications from individuals who belong to any group that is underrepresented in the tech world."
For more information, please see here: https://chicago.breakthroughtech.org/guild/.
