“Through TLDP, I learned about important career readiness competencies and made significant progress in their practical application. Specifically, through weekly professional workshops, semester-long technical projects, and daily internal discussions, I have been able to improve my hard and soft skills and, as a result, secure internship opportunities at large institutions.” – Adam
“I have been able to learn from not just the professionals brought in to present but my peers that were also involved in the program. This opportunity was one of a kind and it has truly helped me feel prepared for a career in technology. Baruch still has a lot of work to do in educating students in the career possibilities in Technology and I see TLDP being a major steppingstone towards bridging that knowledge gap.” – Angel
“I am overwhelmed with a newfound sense of growth and improvement that have led me to profound success with opportunities because of TLDP. These relevant opportunities will directly impact my success in the near future and in my remaining time here at Baruch as a student.” Helen
“I gained and progressively built on the eight core competency skills (critical thinking / problem solving, Oral / Written communication, Teamwork, Digital technology…). I see how I have grown intellectually since I have joined the program. Graduating and leaving Baruch, I can look back and say that my time was valuable, rich, and filled with networking, group projects, internships, and workshops.” – Fatou
“It was essential for me to join TLDP to change my perception on my career trajectory in the most important year of my college career as a junior. Without the program, I would not have learned how to create a stronger career path and how to continue exceling in my field.” – Kaheel
“Being a part of the TLDP has made me achieve more than I ever imagined. I was able to improve my skills in communication, teamwork, leadership, and work ethic by collaborating with teammates in the program to complete several wonderful team projects. It was a very successful and helpful program.” – Yuxin
“I gained valuable skills for today’s technology filled world. The contents of the program did a great job focusing on skills that will be relevant across different industries. Going through TLDP has given me great insight into the technology field. From the workshops, networking opportunities, and many other experiences, I have become more confident in both a professional and personal manner.” – Danny
“I have learned many pivotal soft and hard skills that increase my personal confidence as I look to enter the professional workforce in the next year. Being in this program has taught me the breadth of careers that exist in the tech industry and that it is okay to have a non-linear career path. The mentorship has helped me brand myself in ways I was unaware of.” – Karina
“TLDP really made a difference for me and the other TLDP members. TLDP allowed me to identify the skills, companies are looking for in candidates and how classroom learning is applied in the world of work. My tech mentor has provided assistance in my understanding of how technology and business intersect.” – Matthew
“I have learned a lot from TLDP. The program helped me build wonderful professional relationships and grew my network with my tech peers and all of the recruiters and tech professionals who came to our calls. TLDP transformed me and I became “employee ready” through TLDP.” – Richard
“I was able to grow my knowledge personally and professionally through networking with industry professionals, working on projects with other technology leaders, and having a monthly meeting with my tech mentor. TLDP has helped me learn about the different range of roles and opportunities that I can pursue within the tech industry and that guidance has been extremely insightful.” – Yashna
“The TLDP experiences and the networking opportunities was invaluable to me. The program is helped me grow, both career wise and as a person. It helped me develop my eight core career competencies. Looking back, I can really see and feel the progress and growth that I have made to me personally and to my career. It had also given me the tools to navigate my career. It had also given me invaluable connections and friends which I can utilize for my future career endeavors. Most importantly it’s not about the end destination, its more so about the networks with professionals, mentors, and the friends I have made along the way.” – Justin
“Being part of the pioneer cohort has been a wonderful experience for not only myself, but for everyone in the program. Over the past year, I have been able to hone a number of soft skills through our weekly workshops, guest speakers, Fall group project, and the MTA winter internship. Through this invaluable experience, I have also been able to meet likeminded students at Baruch who have been an integral part of my sophomore year.” – Shaurya
“In the journey to better myself, TLDP paved the road for me. I have met excellent people and have seen various variation of what success can look like. I have met a lot of new people and I think that was the best part of this program.” – Reaz
“As a non-traditional, under-represented, first-generation female student who transferred from a community college, I was always feeling hard and lack of support to pursue the career I want. Especially, I am majoring in accounting, so it is much more difficult for me to make a career transition into the science and technology field. However, my participation at TLDP changes my situation. I am able to get exposure to more tech opportunities and develop my career readiness competencies. I am getting more chances to grow than before!” – Yongqi
“TLDP affected the trajectory of my life. Having little to no internship experience, mentorship, advice, and place of guidance other than my own, I saw TLDP as an opportunity to learn, grow, and help kickstart my professional journey. I reflect back and have officially come to realize that the year of 2020 was a very successful one, that my work efforts and TLDP helped cultivate and create a “DO” mindset within myself. I truly know in my heart that my experience with TLDP and hard work helped solidify my desire and drive to work as a technology professional.” – Xavier
