a world where a college degree provides equitable access to a choice-filled life
ABOUT BASTA
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79% of Basta Fellows secure FULl-TIME employment within 12 months.
First-generation college students have the grit and talent to shape the workforce of tomorrow, yet too often they graduate into a world where networks and insider know-how still decide who gets ahead.
That’s where Basta comes in.
We close the employment gap by combining data-driven career preparation with the power of human connection.
Our AI-enabled programs and partnerships with leading employers have accelerated thousands of first-gen journeys on 300+ campuses.
Today, Basta alumni are thriving at Bloomberg, Citi, DonorsChoose, and more than 100 other companies, changing the face of leadership.
“Thank you, basta, for transforming what seemed like locked doors, into gateways of possibility. with each milestone I reach, I’m not just climbing higher, i’m expanding what’s possible.”
Kenneth Guillont, Basta Alum, Tech Analyst @ Deutsche Bank
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Basta at Work
The Basta team reflects the diverse community we support—from our leadership to our interns. Our combined experiences in business and leadership across industries create the engine for Basta’s vision and impact.
With gratitude to our partners
Blackstone Charitable Foundation
Bloomberg
BNY
Carnegie Corporation of New York
CBRE
Clayton Dubilier & Rice Foundation
PwC Charitable Foundation
Robinhood Foundation
Schultz Family Foundation
The Carol & Gene Ludwig Family Foundation
The Caroll and Milton Petrie Foundation
The Leon Levine Foundation
Google.org
Gray Foundation
Ichigo Foundation
Maverick Capital Foundation
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
New Profit