WIT Campus Spring 2026 Cohort Closes: By the Numbers and in Their Own Words
WIT Campus Mentorship Program | Spring 2026
Nine weeks. Fifty-five college women. Fourteen industry mentors. And results that speak for themselves.
The WIT Campus Mentorship Program wrapped its Spring 2026 cohort on May 4, 2026, and we’re proud to share what happened when we brought college women and technology industry professionals together across a fully virtual, nine-week experience built for exactly this moment in a student’s career.
What the Program Set Out to Do
WIT Campus connects college women pursuing technology careers with industry professionals from the WIT community. Over nine weeks (March 9 through May 4, 2026), participants engaged in structured virtual small-group mentoring sessions with a clear mission: build job readiness, expand career awareness, grow professional networks, and strengthen the sense of belonging that keeps women in technology.
Each group completed five small-group sessions, with mentees grouped across institutions to encourage cross-campus connection. Standardized mentor guides and discussion prompts ensured every cohort had a consistent, high-quality foundation, while still leaving room for the real, honest conversations that make mentorship matter.
The Numbers
We set ambitious targets. The Spring 2026 cohort didn’t just meet most of them. It exceeded them.
The belonging score may be the most striking of all. Entering the program, only half of participants reported feeling a sense of belonging within the technology community. By close, that number had climbed to 88.1% — a 38-point gain that represents something more than a metric. It reflects what community actually feels like when it’s built intentionally.
On professional networks: at program start, nearly one in three participants (30.8%) reported zero personal connections to technology professionals. By the end, 83.3% said their network had grown, with the majority adding two or more new connections through the program.
In Their Own Words
Data tells one story. The 24 mentee testimonials and 7 mentor reflections from this cohort tell another. Together, they give you the full picture.
On finding direction
“I came into this program somewhat lost about my field and not knowing anyone. I wanted to learn more about the different ways I could stand out with my resume, and this mentorship program has helped me learn what recruiters are looking for.”
“I joined the WIT Campus Mentorship Program looking for direction, but I left with something much more valuable: confidence and clarity. As a computer science student, I had the technical skills, but I wasn’t always sure how to apply them or where I truly fit in the tech industry.”
On belonging
“The WIT Campus Mentorship Program made me feel seen. As a woman pursuing a career in technology, I was looking for a sense of community and belonging in a field where women are often underrepresented… it became much more than that.”
“I feel a sense of belonging with other women in tech, and I feel better about networking and improving my skills. I feel much more confident in defining who I am in tech.”
On expanding what’s possible
“I joined the WIT Campus Mentorship Program with a limited idea of what I could do in my technology career. I used to think I could only follow the path related to my major. Through this program, I realized there are many more roles I can explore.”
“I’ve become more concrete in my pathway, developed ways to make myself stand out on LinkedIn and in interviews, and I know where to seek help even when I feel like I don’t have someone to contact.”
On real outcomes
“I would also like to give credit to this program for helping me develop myself professionally in such a way that I was able to secure an internship for this summer.”
From the mentors who made it happen
“Mentoring has broadened my perspective by reminding me that everyone’s path into technology is different, and diverse experiences and viewpoints make our industry stronger.”
“What surprised me most was how much I learned from my mentees. Their resilience, curiosity, and openness pushed me to reflect on my own journey and reminded me why this work matters.”
“Many students are more capable than they realize, and thoughtful conversations can shift how they see themselves and their future in tech.”
What Comes Next
The Spring 2026 cohort is closed, but the momentum it built is not. The connections made, the confidence earned, and the career paths clarified over these nine weeks will carry forward into internship applications, job searches, and eventually into the next generation of women who mentor others.
That’s the arc WIT has always believed in: mentees become mentors, students become industry leaders, and communities grow stronger when the people who’ve found their footing turn around to help the next person find theirs.
Interested in mentoring the next cohort of college women in tech, or connecting your company with the WIT Campus program? Reach out to us at programs@mywit.org.
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