As part of the program, called Break Through Tech A.I., Ms. Prudencio completed an intensive class developed by Cornell Tech faculty with input from a few tech executives. These are the kinds of important learning and career opportunities that can help computing majors land jobs in fast-moving fields like A.I. But students like Ms. Prudencio, who attend public colleges not known for top computing programs, often face challenges gaining access to them. “I was never made aware of health tech before my project with Pfizer,” said Ms. Prudencio, 20, who works part time at a tennis center. Now she hopes to pursue a career in health A.I.

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Persons: Chelsea Prudencio, Prudencio, “, ” Organizations: Chelsea, Baruch College, Cornell Tech, Pfizer, Citigroup Locations: Manhattan