Basta is building the infrastructure that transforms how first-gen talent enter and advance in the workforce.
The momentum is undeniable. THE IMPACT IS REAL. and we’re just getting started.
READ THE FULL LETTER FROM SHEILA SAREM, BASTA CEO & FOUNDER.
Discovery is live for the 2025–26 school year!
And it’s growing fast: nearly 2,000 students registered before launch.
first-gen students across the country are ready.
Seekr provides students a clear, actionable path to launch the careers they deserve. YOU CAN NOW experience it for yourself!
We're launching Seekr LITE to give you a preview of Seekr's power.
I Want to:
Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Job Market: What Colleges and Universities Can Do Now.
BASTA’S Mission is to Close the employment gap for first-generation students and change the face of workforce leadership.
“It’s Not What You Know, It’s Who You Know”
Our data shows that 90% of first-gen students are actively building their networks. But what specific connections and actions are the most valuable?
Social Capital INSIGHTS
Growing First-Gen Futures
Aggregate starting salary for basta fellows
$41,293,538
Basta at Work
We're actively recruiting for various new roles in innovation, operations and working directly with young people.
DISCOVERY
For students, a personalized program designed to improve their career pathway outcomes. For partners, personalized student programming at scale.
seekr
The Seekr survey is a first-of-its-kind assessment that maps an early jobseeker’s place in their career journey and how to move ahead.
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Etienne Vazquez, Bloomberg LP
“My experience with Basta has been nothing short of excellent. In addition to the wonderful students we've engaged and hired, Basta's team and leadership have always been passionate, organized and driven to provide the best experience for their cohorts and their partners.”
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Lara Sidhu, Beyond 12
“We’re really grateful for the intention that Basta brings to our partnership, the curiosity, and the data-driven approach that Basta takes. They’re deeply aligned to the work that we are doing and allow our coaches and our team to proactively engage with their students for success in the moment, but more importantly, for building out equitable future outcomes for our students and their communities.”
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Zi Zhuang, Basta Alum, Business Tech Solutions Associate
“I kept reminding myself that my yes was coming. Basta felt like a lighthouse in the middle of the job search. As a first-gen student, I often felt directionless. But Basta gave me structure, support, and the confidence to keep going.”
