A Practical Companion for Exploring Tech Paths

Created by Dr. Rose Shumba, a Computer Science professor, and tech mentor featured in the New York Times for her high-impact internship programs, she received the University System of MD 2024 Elkins Transformation Award to explore establishing an Experiential Learning Center. With over 25 years of experience mentoring and building employer partnerships, she's helped hundreds of students land full-time roles at companies at high-tech companies.

What If You Could Finally Say:

"I can make tech career decisions with complete confidence—no more second-guessing myself."

Instead of feeling paralyzed by too many options or constantly doubting your choices, what if you had a proven system to evaluate your options and move forward with clarity?

Does This Sound Familiar?

• You feel overwhelmed by too many tech career options
• You struggle to compare different paths objectively
• You're unsure how to weigh various factors in your decision
• You keep second-guessing your career choices
• You want a structured approach to making tech career decisions

Imagine Where You Could Be Just Weeks From Now…

• Confidently evaluating tech career options with clear criteria
• Making decisions based on data rather than emotion or pressure
• Understanding your personal priorities and non-negotiables
• Using structured frameworks to simplify complex choices
• Moving forward with your tech career without constant doubt

What You'll Learn (and Why It Matters):

The DECIDE Framework for Tech Career Choices

→ Define your decision criteria with clarity and precision So that you focus only on factors that truly matter to your unique situation and goals.

→ Explore options systematically using comparison matrices So that you can objectively evaluate choices rather than being swayed by emotions or recency bias.

→ Clarify your values and non-negotiable requirements So that you never compromise on what truly matters to you, regardless of external pressure.

→ Investigate potential outcomes using decision trees So that you can visualize the consequences of different choices before committing to them.

→ Determine your best path using weighted scoring systems So that your most important criteria have appropriate influence on your final decision.

→ Execute your decision with confidence and commitment So that you stop second-guessing yourself and focus your energy on moving forward.

What's Included:

• 17-page focused digital workbook (PDF format)
• Decision-making frameworks and templates
• Career comparison matrices
• Values and priorities assessment tools
• Action planning worksheets
• Decision confidence-building exercises
• Lifetime access to all materials

Ready to Make Confident Tech Career Decisions?