Â
Helping college-bound tech students launch strong and land dream internships — and guiding professionals to transition into successful tech careers — through results-proven courses and flexible coaching.
Join New York Times–featured mentor Dr. Rose Shumba to find your perfect tech path. and start your journey with a clear, proven plan.
Find Your Specialized PathWhy It Matters
- Are you interested in a tech career but not sure where to start?
- We help you go from “I don’t know where I fit in tech” to “I know exactly what I’m meant to do—and I’m doing it.” You’ll have a plan to land a high-paying job or even start your own tech business.
- Without the right plan, you might waste months on random courses or certifications — and $20,000 to $50,000 on programs that don’t fit — leaving you more lost and in debt than when you started.
- With our guidance, you’ll know the exact steps to take, the skills to build, and the roles to target so you can succeed faster and with confidence.
Are you Starting College/Tech Career?
Whether you're a college-bound student, changing careers, or a parent guiding your child, get the clarity and preparation you need to make smart decisions in computer science, AI, data science, software engineering, or cybersecurity with AI-powered career guidance.
What You'll Get:
- Free AI-powered tech career assessment and planning tools
- College success strategies and internship preparation
- Clear guidance on degree vs. bootcamp vs. certification paths
- Early career planning and networking strategies
Are you Interested in Cybersecurity?
Stop wasting time on random courses and YouTube videos. Get a clear, structured roadmap from exploration to career-ready skills with our proven PATH method and AI-powered career matching.
What You'll Get:
- Free AI-powered cybersecurity career assessment (15 minutes)
- Personalized roadmap based on your background
- A clear understanding of cybersecurity roles that fit you
- Structured learning path to get career-ready
Are you Ready to Optimize Your Job Hunt with AI?
Stop sending generic resumes into the void. Use AI-powered tools and strategies to stand out, get interviews, and land offers faster in today's competitive tech job market.
What You'll Get:
- AI-powered resume optimization and ATS-beating strategies
- LinkedIn profile optimization for maximum visibility
- Interview preparation with AI-powered practice tools
- Job search automation and networking strategies
Are you an International Student?Â
Navigate U.S. tech careers, visa requirements, and cultural differences with specialized guidance designed for international students, powered by AI-driven career matching.
What You'll Get:
- AI-powered assessment for international student career paths.
- Specialized resources for international students.
- Guidance on visa requirements and work authorization.
- Cultural navigation and networking strategies
Here is the 4-STEP PROCESSÂ
Step 1: Confirm Your Interest
We help you verify whether you're starting a tech career, interested in cybersecurity, an international student navigating U.S. tech careers, looking to optimize your job search with AI, or exploring other tech opportunities. You'll confirm what brought you here.
Step 2: Get Your Initial Direction
Our free AI assessment and career guides analyze your background, goals, and situation to identify which tech areas you should explore first. You'll know which direction to explore.
Step 3: Understand Your Exploration Options
Our self-paced resources help you understand what's involved in properly exploring tech careers and what different programs offer. You'll feel ready to explore with confidence.
Step 4: Choose Your Exploration Program
You select the right program and coaching level to properly explore your tech career options with expert guidance. You'll have the perfect exploration plan and support.
Choose Your Program + Coaching Level
Both programs follow our proven G.R.O.W. Pathway™ (Gain clarity, Research, Own your strategy, Win with support).
Each program helps you explore and start a tech career—with three coaching options to match how much support you want.
Find Your Best Tech Path (12 weeks)
Choose this if you're interested in computer science, data science, software engineering, or AI
- Discover if tech is right for you and which field fits best
- Explore different tech roles through hands-on experiences
- Choose your specific path: CS, AI, cybersecurity, data science, etc.
- Build your personalized roadmap and action plan
Find Your Perfect Cyber Role (8 weeks)
Choose this if you're specifically interested in cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity role specialization selection
- No-degree entry and skills transfer strategies and certification roadmap
- Employer requirements and skills development
- Career planning and networking strategy
Your Coaching Choices for Any Program
No matter which program you pick, you’ll be guided by Dr. Shumba.
Choose the level of mentorship that fits your learning style—from teaching sessions, to small-group coaching, to private one-on-one support.
Faith + Tech Community Coaching
Weekly Learning Sessions (8-12 weeks)
- Designed for independent learners who want guided process without live coaching pressure
- Dr. Shumba teaches each G.R.O.W. topic weekly
- Teaching-focused sessions (not Q&A)
- Faith + Tech Community access
Â
VIP Coaching
Most Popular - Double the Dr. Shumba Time (8-12 weeks)
- Built for learners who want more access to mentorship and real-time answers
- Weekly Q&A sessions with Dr. Shumba (max 8 people)
- PLUS can join Community teaching sessions (up to 2 sessions/week)
- Get personalized guidance and feedback
One-on-One Coaching
Premium - Private Coaching with Dr. Shumba
- 8-12 hours of private coaching over 8-12 weeks
- Custom format based on your needs and flexible schedule
- Best for professionals facing specific transitions or decision points
- Direct email/text access to Dr. Shumba
What You’ll Walk Away With
- You Confirm Your Interest - You verify your specific situation (starting career, cybersecurity interest, international student, job search optimization, etc.) and know which direction to explore
- You Get Your Direction - You identify which tech areas to explore first based on your strengths and interests
- You Understand Your Options - You know what's involved in properly exploring tech careers and what programs are available
- You Choose Your Next Step - You select the right program to explore your tech career options with expert guidance and support
Who This is For
- College Students & Recent Graduates: Exploring tech majors and want clear paths to internships and careers
- Career Changers: Transitioning from non-tech fields and need guidance on the right tech path
- Women & Underrepresented Groups: Breaking into tech and want faith-based mentorship and community support
- International Students: Navigating U.S. education, visas, and workplace culture
- Job Seekers & Early Professionals: Want to stand out in competitive markets and plan next moves
- Parents & Family Members: Supporting loved ones in their tech journey
No matter where you are in your tech journey, you'll find the guidance, community, and faith-based support you need to succeed.
What Makes Us DifferentÂ
Most communities give you motivation or connection. We give you a structured 4-stage journey from choosing your tech path to landing your dream job — all in one place:
- AI-Powered assessments to help you find the right tech path.
- Structured courses to help you choose the right education, build skills, and land internships or jobs, with clarity at every step.
- Â Personalized coaching, monthly calls, and ongoing support grounded in 20+ years of experience.
-  Join others walking in purpose—through prayer, accountability, and real encouragement.
- Mentor was featured in The New York Times, trusted by hundreds of women, career changers, and first-gen students who have successful tech careers.
This is the complete support system most women, minorities, career changers, and students have been missing.
Our Mission
Empowering women, career changers, and first-generation students to build purpose-driven tech careers through AI-powered tools, structured mentorship, and a supportive, faith-based community.
At the Tech Academy, we believe your career is part of your calling. That’s why we’ve created a complete system that helps you explore the right tech path, make confident decisions, and grow with guidance every step of the way.
Because it’s not just about landing a job—it’s about living your purpose.
10% of every purchase supports African churches and community missions.
Meet Your Guide: Dr. Rose Shumba
Dr. Rose Shumba is a nationally recognized mentor featured in The New York Times and honored with multiple University System of Maryland awards. With 20+ years of experience in academia and tech career guidance, she has helped hundreds of students and professionals break into tech successfully using her proven 4-stage methodology.
Dr. Shumba combines cutting-edge AI-powered career assessments with faith-based mentorship to help women, minorities, career changers, and international students find their perfect tech career path.
Success Stories
"Through our Find the Best Tech Path program, I gained clarity I'd been searching for. Following Dr. Shumba's 4-stage path with community support, I landed internships early and graduated with multiple job offers from top tech companies." Sarah M., Software Engineer. Microsoft
"After completing our Cyber program, Dr. Shumba's AI-powered cybersecurity assessment showed me exactly which roles matched my strengths. The comprehensive program and Faith + Tech Community support helped me transition from teaching to a Security Analyst role at a Fortune 500 company." — Marcus J., Security Analyst
"Our Find the Best Tech Path program helped me understand which tech paths were realistic for my visa situation as an international student. The AI-powered assessment and Faith + Tech Community gave me the support system I needed to navigate both technical and cultural challenges."— Priya K., Product Manager
"Through our comprehensive job search program, Dr. Shumba's AI-powered strategies completely transformed my search. I went from getting no responses to landing multiple interviews and offers. The program's resume optimization and LinkedIn strategies were game-changers." — Michael R., Software Developer at Amazon
Ready to choose your specialized path?
"Your career is part of your calling. Let us help you walk in it with confidence through comprehensive mentorship programs, AI-powered guidance, and faith-based community support."
Find Answers To Our Most Common Questions.
Learn how our program can guide you on your tech career journey.Â
Can I switch to tech without prior experience?
As a woman, how will this program support me in tech?
How can this program help international students like me?
How do I know which tech path is best for me?
What support do I get after the program?
DISCLAIMER
We provide career mentoring and guidance to help you navigate your tech journey. Our services focus on helping you find the right career path and make informed decisions about your future. We are not a certification provider or accredited institution, but we help you identify the right programs and opportunities for your situation.
