Breaking the Glass was founded to bridge the gap between underrepresented identities in STEM and address gender disparity in leadership. We partner with STEM organizations and communities to provide free personalized programming on women's career development, diversity and inclusion.
By increasing access to jobs and promotions for women in STEM, we will create a more diverse and successful community across the globe.
Diverse network
Our network includes professionals of all races, color, religions, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Influence and responsibility
Breaking The Glass helps the entire STEM community attract, retain, and promote more diverse hiring in positions of influence and opportunity.
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Program opportunities
Glass Breakers will have the opportunity to learn and connect while improving their knowledge on career development, STEM talks and diversity and inclusion. Go to our events feed to learn more about our upcoming programming and opportunities.
Your benefits
- Career advice
- Networking introductions
- Speaking opportunities
- Mentorship
- Learning opportunities
- Access to roles
Types of programs
- Monthly signature events
- Career partnerships
- Private events
- Mentoring cohorts
- Media campaigns
- Volunteering
- Fundraising
Higher diversity in STEM could create $470bn to $570bn in economic growth
of the U.S. STEM workforce is made up of women, and men vastly outnumber women majoring in most STEM fields in college*
of CIO or CTO roles were filled by women across all U.S. industries in 2019**
of men’s median earnings in STEM industries was earned by women as of 2019**
Sources:
* American Association of University Women
** Pew Research
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Get involved
Are you interested in getting more involved with Breaking The Glass? Let us know and one of our community leaders will get in touch with you.