There was a time I was a stay-at-home mother and wife, feeling unseen and unsure of my next step. I knew I was smart. I knew I was capable. But I didn’t know where I fit.

Then I discovered TWOC (Tech Women of Color) through Per Scholas.

This program opened a door I never knew existed.

 

✅ I enrolled with NO prior tech background.
✅ I learned, pushed through self-doubt, and GRADUATED TWOC.
✅ I landed an internship as a Network Technician.
✅ That internship turned into a full-time Program Analyst position with the county.

 

From unpaid to professional.
From uncertain to unstoppable.
From home… to TECH.

 

Why Women (Especially Moms & Wives) Belong in Tech

 

Women currently make up less than 30% of the tech workforce—but we are the future of tech.

Why?

Because women naturally bring what tech desperately needs:

Problem-solving (We fix everything at home!)

Emotional intelligence

Creativity & communication

Multitasking & strategic thinking

Resilience—because we don’t quit when it gets hard

 

And let’s be honest… moms and wives are the original project managers.

 

Why YOU Should Enter Tech

 

✅ High Pay – Tech roles often start at $50k–$80k+ with room to grow.
✅ Remote / Flexible Work – More time with your family AND a career.
✅ Job Security – Tech isn’t going away. It’s the future of every industry.
✅ Career Growth & Promotion – You can move into leadership, consulting, cybersecurity, data, UX, and more.
✅ Purpose & Impact – You’ll build solutions that change lives, communities, and industries.
✅ Representation Matters – When we show up, we make space for other women to follow.

 

 

But What If I Don’t Have Experience?

 

Neither did I.

Most women in tech began their careers from scratch.

You don’t need to be a math genius or a coder to begin. Tech has MANY paths:

 

Network Technician

Cybersecurity

Data Analyst

Business / Program Analyst

UX/UI Design

Project / Product Management

Cloud Support

IT Support or Help Desk

Automation / AI tools

Digital Marketing Tech

And more!

 

 

Where Can You Get Free or Low-Cost Training?

 

1. Per Scholas

 

✅ FREE, hands-on training
✅ Certifications included
✅ Job placement support
✅ Specialized programs like TWOC – designed for women of color in tech

 

2. Google Career Certificates (Coursera)

 

Google IT Support

Data Analytics

UX Design

Project Management

Cybersecurity
✔ Affordable or FREE with scholarships
✔ Industry-recognized

 

3. CompTIA + Merit America + NPower

 

Offer FREE or low-cost tech certifications

Great for IT, Network+, Security+

 

4. Microsoft, IBM, AWS Free Courses

Free learning
paths

Globally recognized certifications

 

5. Local Workforce Agencies / Community Colleges

Scholarships

BootcampsEmployer partnerships

 

This isn’t just a career change. It’s a LIFE upgrade.

 

When I stepped into tech:

✅ I gained financial independence
✅ I rediscovered my identity
✅ I became an example to my children
✅ I built confidence, purpose, and legacy

 

 

If I could do it—starting from home, with no experience—so can you.