Code2Career

Calling all students pursuing a career in tech! Code2Career is an exclusive Basta program that combines technical training with real-world career skills, paving the way for participants to master the technical interview and launch great careers in tech.

Applications are closed. sign up for notifications when the next app cycle opens:

The 10-week virtual experience includes:

  • 1:1 Mentorship from a professional Google Software Engineer (SWE).

  • Discovery, Basta’s signature career prep platform.

  • Career exposure events with top employers.

Alongside 10 weeks of Google SWE mentorship, Code2Career participants will take part in Discovery's evidence-based assessments, live online workshops, and practical resources that pave the path toward a successful career journey.

Weekly one-hour virtual 1:1 sessions and Discovery programming will occur between October and December '25.

you should apply if you’re:

  • An undergrad student majoring in Computer Science or a related field.

  • A student who has completed a course that teaches you how to use Data Structures (arrays, lists, maps, sets, trees) and Algorithms (e.g. binary search, depth-first search, breach-first search, quick sort, merge sort, etc.)

  • Proficient in coding languages like Java, C++, Python, JavaScript.

  • Committed to spending ≥4 hrs/week in independent coding.

  • Available for weekly virtual 1:1 mentorship.

  • Able to demonstrate coding proficiency through CodeSignal assessment.

  • Enrolled in a NYC-based college/university, or in one of our national partner schools:

    • Baruch College

    • Brooklyn College

    • California State University, Sacramento

    • City University of New York

    • Fairleigh Dickinson University

    • Hunter College

    • LaGuardia Community College

    • New York University School of Professional Studies

    • Southern Connecticut State University

    • St. Edward’s University

    • Stony Brook University

    • Texas Tech University

    • The College of Staten Island

    • University of Arizona

    • University of California San Diego

If you don’t meet the above requirements for Code2Career, you are still eligible for Basta’s signature, fully online career development program, DiscoveryTake this opportunity to bet on yourself, develop your professional skills and gain career exposure by joining Discovery’s Fall Career Launch for Tech Students on Thursday, Sept 11th at 5:30-7:30pm ET.

While RSVPing, when asked, “Please select the organization/program that introduced you to Discovery,” make sure to choose Code2Career.

code2career Faq page for more info.

Additional questions? Email code2career@projectbasta.com.