About Madison Tech Society

Building the next generation of tech leaders at JMU

What We're All About

Madison Tech Society is a student-run organization at JMU built around one idea: helping you become the most employable version of yourself. We're primarily IT and CS students, but genuinely open to anyone who wants to build a career in tech.

We're not here to teach you LeetCode — though we'll tell you to do it. We're here to give you the mindset, the network, and the roadmap that most students figure out way too late. Resumes, interviews, networking, projects, offers — we cover all of it, practically and honestly.

What We Focus On

  • Professional Development: Resume workshops, interview prep, and real career guidance
  • Industry Connections: Guest speakers, panels, and networking with people actually in the field
  • Skill Building: Hands-on lessons taught by people who've done it
  • Peer Mentorship: Learn from students one or two steps ahead of you
  • Accountability: A community that pushes you to follow through
MTS Community

Our Story

Madison Tech Society was founded with a vision to create a supportive community for JMU students passionate about technology. Our founder, Will Jedrzejczak, recognized the need for a space where students could come together to learn, grow, and support each other's journey in tech.

Fall 2025

Founded

Will Jedrzejczak founded Madison Tech Society to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world career readiness at JMU.

Spring 2026

First Full Semester

MTS ran its first full semester of lessons, workshops, and guest speakers — growing to 20+ active members across IT, CS, and beyond.

April 2, 2026

Leadership Transition

Sam Briggs took over as President as Will Jedrzejczak graduated early (Valedictorian, IT) and moved on to Palantir Technologies. The mission continues.

Fall 2026 – Present

Growing Strong

MTS enters its second year with a full calendar, industry panels, and an alumni network actively helping current members break into tech.