From Curiosity to Career:
An IT Apprenticeship Built for Women
Cultivating the Next Generation of Women in IT
A New Path into Tech—Designed for Women by Women
Only 25% of tech jobs are held by women—and just 11% of executive tech roles. Those numbers don’t reflect a lack of talent. They reflect a lack of access.
TechBloom is a nonprofit IT apprenticeship program built for women who are drawn to careers in technology but haven't yet found their way in, all while providing a living wage so they can focus entirely on growth and skill development.
TechBloom is the vision of Ann Cloyd, Founder and CEO of DeepTech, an IT partner that delivers secure, reliable technology solutions to small businesses, nonprofits, art galleries, and many other industries. TechBloom brings together real-world IT experience, structured learning, and paid, hands-on training to plant the seeds of opportunity and provide the structure, support, and nourishment women need to grow in IT.
This program is rooted in a simple belief: talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. With the right environment, talent can flourish.
Why TechBloom?
Women are significantly underrepresented in IT support and technical roles. At the same time:
Traditional tech education
is often expensive and inaccessible
Many women lack
a clear, supported pathway into tech careers
Entry-level roles
often require prior “experience”
Career switchers
and women re-entering the workforce face additional barriers
TechBloom was created to close this gap, combining education, income, and real-world experience into a single program designed to help women take root and grow.
Our Mission
TechBloom empowers women to build meaningful, lasting careers in technical support through a structured, 15-month apprenticeship program. Our mission is to eliminate the financial and educational barriers women face entering the field by providing accredited training, mentorship from women already working in the field, and immersive hands-on experience — all while paying apprentices a full-time NYC minimum wage salary, funded through grants and donations, so they can focus on learning, growth, and advancement to Level 2 technician roles.
TechBloom fosters inclusive economic mobility by equipping women with the skills, credentials, and support they need to truly flourish.
What TechBloom Offers
TechBloom is a 15-month long, paid apprenticeship that provides a living wage while participants learn and work. The program combines multi-disciplinary study of books, online learning, and instructor-led sessions as well as practicals and technician shadowing, for hands-on experience.
In addition to technical training, apprentices gain essential customer service skills while learning the often-overlooked history of women in IT. Through the real-life stories of trailblazers like Margaret Hamilton, who led the Apollo 11 software engineering team and developed the onboard flight software that averted mission failure, participants gain perspective, confidence, and a sense of belonging in a long-standing tradition of innovation and leadership. Participants will receive foundational, job-ready training across a broad range of IT support disciplines, including:
IT fundamentals
macOS support & troubleshooting
Windows OS support & troubleshooting
Help desk tools and workflows
Customer support and communication skills
Cybersecurity basics
Backups and business continuity
Audio/visual systems
Networking fundamentals
Internet of Things (IoT)
Career Placement & Support
Our goal is to help apprentices transition into in-house IT support roles at companies seeking skilled talent. Career support includes:
- Resume development
- Interview preparation
- Employer referrals
- Guidance navigating the job search
Who TechBloom Is For
No prior technical knowledge is required. Passion and curiosity are enough to get started.
This program is designed for:
Women interested in starting a career in technology
Career switchers exploring IT
Recent graduates seeking practical experience
Women re-entering the workforce
If you are curious, motivated, and ready to learn, TechBloom is built for you.
Get Involved
TechBloom is just getting started, and there are many ways to be part of the journey, from volunteering your time to supporting our mission.
Be the first to receive updates about the apprenticeship program and application details.
Help us build a sustainable program that expands access to tech careers for women. Donations will support curriculum development, stipends, and program operations.
Partnering With TechBloom
We are also seeking passionate board members who want to support women in tech. We are especially interested in individuals with experience in:
- Training and curriculum development
- Nonprofit marketing
- Nonprofit fundraising
- Nonprofit legal and compliance matters
We welcome corporate partners and sponsors who share our passion to build a more inclusive and resilient tech workforce.
By partnering with TechBloom, organizations can:
- Invest directly in developing job-ready IT talent and promoting workforce equity
- Align with a mission-driven program rooted in real-world IT experience
- Gain early access to a growing pipeline of skilled level IT professionals
Corporate sponsorships may include program funding, mentorship opportunities, curriculum support, or future placement partnerships.
Meet the Founder
Ann Cloyd has spent her career building and leading IT teams while supporting businesses through complex technology challenges. As the founder and CEO of DeepTech, she has seen firsthand how difficult it can be to break into IT, especially for women without traditional technical backgrounds.
TechBloom is the realization of a long-held vision for Ann: a structured, inclusive apprenticeship that removes common barriers to entry and creates meaningful career opportunities for women in technology.