iSchool Capstone

Smash: Building Career Pathways in Tech through Real-World Project-Based Learning

Project tags:

equity & inclusion

mobile or web development

ux & interaction design

The high cost of traditional education and career-switching makes it challenging for people to break into the tech industry. Smash is a startup that addresses this problem by providing underserved learners with accessible project-based learning opportunities. Our platform allows users to get paid by participating in projects from leading tech companies, personalize their learning experience with surveys, and track their progress with a dashboard and auto-filled resume. Our mission is to help learners acquire in-demand tech skills to succeed while creating a more diverse tech industry by providing access to real-world experiences and career and networking opportunities for all.

Project participants:

Vianne Bui Nguyen

Informatics

Yu Wen (Bianca) Su

Informatics

Saranya Gores

Informatics

Audrey Kho

Informatics

Chloe Hu

Informatics