You are techY

Get the skills and confidence you need to get the tech job of your dreams!

Moms Belong in Tech

Who is it for?

Are you ready to be a Mom in Tech!? Not sure tech is for you? We'll show where tech fits YOU! You are techY is more than a learning platform. It's a movement. You are techY means capturing the techy mindset and never letting go - once you decide you are techy and take your first step towards techy learning, that's it - You're in! Getting into tech and being in tech is hard work. It takes daily practice, lots of learning and a techy mindset that requires daily maintenance. But we know you can do it! We're here to help!

Mission and Vision

You are techY grew organically from a local Raleigh, NC MeetUp where amazing women (mostly moms) would share their life and work story at the corner coffee shop.


After hearing them say, "I worked in IT for 25 years or I have a masters degree in Computer Science, but I'm not really very techy", I would stand up and shout across the table YOU ARE TECHY! Tech offers meaningful, flexible, well-paid work and NO you don't have to learn to code (but I know YOU can). We have the resources and community you need to land your dream job!

Where to start?

We know entering the tech field can be overwhelming. We’re here to empower you, teach you and support you! We’re moms just like you and we know you have lot to contribute to the tech field!

Tech Needs You

A severe lack of empathy in tech has led to disconnected products and a workforce that few find attractive. That is changing and YOU ARE NEEDED in tech to be a part of a better, brightener, more beautiful workforce that produces products that actually serves the users they intend. Who better to serve up some empathy than moms who spend their days thinking about other people?!

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You want a highly paid, flexible career that lets you be a great mom too...

but how can tech help you? I mean you weren’t good in math. You don’t breathe code. What does tech have to do with YOU!

In tech, flexibility is inherent in the industry so it can be a great way to transition back to work. There are many part-time, flex-time and remote opportunities so there is likely to be a tech job that works for you and your family. Not to mention tech pay well. I think it’s important as women and moms to hold ourselves to a high pay standard. How do you get into tech no prior experience and very little knowledge? You practice it! That’s right, you learn the skills, demonstrate them and then iterate on them to make them portfolio-ready. They you go start applying! That’s the way tech works. It’s different than the way were raised with school and teachers and homework, but that’s how tech works. You really don’t need permission. You just start doing the work, prove you can do and then ask to get paid for that skill. I’m so glad you’re here! You are techY!

Not sure where to start?

Join our You are techY FB Group! Membership is free and you won’t believe the supportive community that we have rock n’ rolling just waiting for you!

Our Impact

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Katelyn

Product Owner

“Before I found You are TechY, I didn’t understand my worth, value, and contributions to my team and especially myself. Now, I clearly see myself and what I have to offer. I understand my worth, and I’m not afraid to show how much I am needed as a team member, a leader, and most importantly, a woman in Tech! “

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Gretchen

Scrum Master in Training

“Too often we underestimate the power of a group of people.  You are Techy has changed my life dramatically. It has helped me grow into the strong, confident person I am today.  Because of You are Techy, I believe in myself. This group of amazing women has challenged and inspired me to push outside of my comfort zone.  I am so thankful for their part in my journey.”

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Ali

UX Designer

“When You are techY introduced me to UX Design I was blown away. I decided to take the chance and commit myself 100% to becoming a UX Designer. Now that I’ve successfully transitioned to tech, a whole new world of possibilities has been opened. Setting goals and embracing the techY mindset that I CAN learn and solve hard things has been the key to my success.”

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Join our You are techY FB Group! Membership is free and you won’t believe the supportive community that we have rock n’ rolling just waiting for you!