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Tech Is for Everyone is a series designed to introduce graduate students from all academic backgrounds to exciting career paths in tech. 

Through networking workshops, site visits to top Austin employers and events, and curated resources, students will explore the tech ecosystem, build connections and discover opportunities tailored to their skills.

Spring 2025 Events

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Talking to Humans: Networking for Grad Students and Postdocs

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Scheduled
Tuesday February 4, 2025, 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Virtual
Learn how to network effectively and build meaningful, two-way relationships at an upcoming site visit in this interactive virtual workshop with the Office of Career and Life Design! Identify where you can add value, refine your messaging and practice strategies to connect.
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Talking to Humans: Networking for Grad Students and Postdocs

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Scheduled
Monday February 17, 2025, 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Virtual
Learn how to network effectively and build meaningful, two-way relationships at an upcoming site visit in this interactive virtual workshop with the Office of Career and Life Design! Identify where you can add value, refine your messaging and practice strategies to connect.
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Dell Site Visit

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Scheduled
Friday February 21, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Off-Campus
Join us at Dell Headquarters to connect with UT alumni and explore career opportunities in data, software development, marketing and more! Learn why many UT advanced degree graduates choose Dell, and what it’s like to work at one of the pillars of the Central Texas tech sector.
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SXSW Conference

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Friday March 7, 2025, All day
SXSW is one of the largest tech conferences in the world, and it’s right here in Austin! Attend sessions and make contacts in design, health & medtech, stratups, artificial intelligence, sustainability and more.
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Office of Career and Life Design Resources

Exponent

Prep for tech interviews with Exponent! Designed by hiring managers at companies like Meta and Google, Exponent includes technical interview prep courses, real interview questions, mock interviews and referrals. Prepare for interviews in machine learning, data science, UX / Product Design, Product Management, Software Engineering and more! Exponent is free for all UT grad students and postdocs.

Meet Alumni in Tech

Alumni Profiles

Learn what it’s like to transition from grad school into a tech role straight from UT graduate alumni! Read their profiles and watch their Alumni@Work videos for short interviews with Master’s and Ph.D. students from across the university.

Career Transition Guides for Tech Roles