Groundbreaker Talents aims for a dual impact: providing a sustainable path out of poverty and promoting a more diverse talent pipeline in tech. This way, we rethink impact to benefit every stakeholder.
100%
Placement Rate
28
Graduates
48
Talents on Campus
62
Mentors
20+
Sponsors
As a sponsor of our program, you support a sustainable way out of poverty for tech-savvy women and, at the same time, a diverse tech talent pipeline. Engaging your employees in our mentorship program creates more openness within your company.
As a mentor in our program, you offer valuable career advice and insights into the tech sector to your mentee. The mentorship sessions include training, consulting, and guidance for our young talents in Uganda. It will be fully remote and in English.
As a student of our program, you get the life-changing opportunity to kickstart your career in tech! Within one year of studying at our campus, you will acquire all the necessary skills in the field of software engineering to enter junior-level positions in the industry.
For our 2024 Year-End Giving campaign, we aim to fund 30 scholarships for our January 2025 intake. You can fund an entire scholarship or contribute an individual amount to the fundraiser.
The Groundbreaker Talents program has given me the skills, confidence, and network to turn my dreams into reality. Before joining, I often felt like I didn’t belong in tech, but now I feel empowered to contribute and innovate in ways I never thought possible.
As a woman in tech, I aspire to be a full-stack developer and inspire other young girls, especially from underrepresented communities like mine, to pursue careers in STEM. I believe that diversity in tech leads to more inclusive solutions, and I’m determined to be a part of that change.
I had a passion for tech but lacked support and faced societal pressures to follow a more conventional path. Everything changed when a friend introduced me to the Groundbreaker Talents program, which has become a catalyst for my growth. It has empowered me to dream bigger than I ever thought possible, transforming my perspective on what women can achieve in this industry.
As I continue this journey, I aspire to break barriers and redefine what’s possible. I aim to lead projects that not only innovate but also prioritize inclusivity and sustainability.
When I first heard about the Groundbreaker Talents Program, I knew it would be a game-changer for me. Today, at 25, I proudly identify as a software engineer, passionate about collaboration, critical thinking, and creating solutions that impact real-world problems.
As a woman in tech, my aspiration is to inspire and support other women, particularly those from underrepresented communities like mine. Thanks to the Groundbreaker Talents Program, what once seemed like a distant dream is now my reality. This journey is just beginning, and I can’t wait to see where it leads me next.
Groundbreaker provided the mentorship, resources, and community I needed to immerse myself fully in software development. I soon found myself fascinated by how much you could achieve by simply writing code. My whole perspective shifted. I now believe that whatever I put my mind to, I can achieve it.
My dream is to contribute to a future where more women feel empowered to enter tech fields, not just as participants but as leaders and innovators. Groundbreaker didn’t just give me a tech career; it gave me a mission to uplift others and build a more inclusive tech community.
The Groundbreaker Talents program has not only provided me with the soft and technical skills but also the confidence to pursue my dreams in technology. I am now more empowered and equipped to make a difference, especially as a woman in tech, and I look forward to contributing to the future of innovation.
As a woman in tech, I aim to create platforms that promote tech inclusivity, build innovative solutions that address societal challenges, and continue growing in my career as a full-stack Software Engineer. I also look forward to engaging in mentorship, entrepreneurship, and leading impactful projects that inspire others to dream big.
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